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Torstein Nilsen Model Totem Leather Chair for Møremøbler AS Ørsta

$1,061.38
£794.47
€900
CA$1,460.76
A$1,628.17
CHF 854.24
MX$19,882.57
NOK 10,816.57
SEK 10,223.31
DKK 6,851.43

About the Item

This sculptural chair was designed 1986 by norway architect Torstein Nilsen with name "TOTEM" for Møremøbler Ørsta. Today the company is named is still existing under the name Fora Form. The chair was often named wrong by several unprofessional dealers to the WESTNOFA company. The chair is part of the nasjonalmuseet, the National Museum in Oslo, Norway. A great example and true design of norways design history. The chair is comfortable in seat and height. It can be used as dining chair or sculptural chair on the desk as well as an chair object. The leather is a cherryblossom colour with natural aniline touch and the wood is made of beech and bentwood.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 88 in (223.52 cm)Width: 55 in (139.7 cm)Depth: 53 in (134.62 cm)Seat Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1986
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4347245418252

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