Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1970s

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Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1970s

About the Item

Iconic hanging chair Falcon in brown leather on a chromed steel base, designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Vatne Møbler in Norway in the 1970s. Falcon chairs are both extremely comfortable and stylish options for home office chairs, lounge chairs or reading chairs in the bedroom. Whatever your style, a vintage Falcon chair is a perfect fit for almost any contemporary home, evoking an elegant style that will elevate any interior with a timeless design from one of the most celebrated designers of the 20th century. The History of the Falcon Chair The Falcon Chair was designed by Sigurd Ressell, a Norwegian industrial designer, and after its release in 1970, it quickly became known as Ressell's signature piece. It was designed in collaboration with Vatne Møbler, where Ressell became the chief designer in 1968. It was originally called Blank Vals and was designed for an Industry Council furniture competition. In 1971 Vatne started producing the chair for sale and within just two years Vatne's worldwide sales tripled. The original Falcon Chair has a chrome base with its characteristic brown leather seat, but in 1974 a version with a laminated frame was released that was much lighter. (Each version of the chair can be dismantled!) It is this laminate version that is still produced and sold by the manufacturer Rybø. Due to its popularity, there have been a number of counterfeit Falcon chair designs, including the Danish Superstar chair. However, Vatne filed a patent to which it eventually acquired the rights, deterring production of further copycat versions. This particular chair is in fantastic vintage condition with minimal signs of wear and tear, leather cushions have been preserved in excellent condition but are missing a single button and in addition they have been treated with special compounds so they are really pleasant to the touch. Seat height: 44 cm

Creator:
Vatne Møbler (Maker),Sigurd Ressell (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 30.71 in (78 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Steel
Place of Origin:
Norway
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Seller Location:
Oostrum-Venray, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 2302201stDibs: LU5799234126162

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Norwegian furniture manufacturer Vatne Møbler has a rich legacy underscored by visionary collaborations with iconic Norwegian furniture designers. The company’s mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern lounge chairs and armchairs are known for their quality leather upholstery that acquires a beautiful patina over time.

Vatne Møbler was established in 1946 by Knut Sæter in the village of Vatne, Norway. Sæter was an interior architect who studied at the Bergen School of Arts and Crafts. He designed and manufactured the company’s first pieces. In 1955, interior architect Gerhard Berg started working for Vatne Møbler. His designs — particularly for sofas — soon became popular.

Later in the 1950s, furniture designer Fredrik A. Kayser began creating pieces for Vatne Møbler. His furniture earned the company international acclaim. In 1960, Kayser’s 711 chair for Vatne Møbler won first place at an Industry Council chair competition.

After Kayser died in 1968, the company was overseen by interior designer Sigurd Resell. Resell’s most enduring contribution to Vatne Møbler was the 1970 Falcon armchair. The comfortable, leather-upholstered, X-framed chair came in second place at an Industry Council chair competition. In the 1970s, Resell designed a series of striking glass-topped Falcon coffee tables.

Vatne Møbler’s success lasted through the 1980s, a decade which included a collaboration with furniture designer Olav Eldøy. In 1989, the company encountered financial problems and was sold to Norwegian manufacturer Stokke AS.

In 2002, Knut Sæter’s son, Per Arne Sæter, reopened the family business by relaunching Kayser’s classic designs along with a new collection. Production shut down in 2008 due to the financial crisis, but started again in 2010.

In 2015, the grandson of Knut Sæter, Amund Sæter, published Møbeleventyret Vatne: Boken om Vatne Møbler 1946-1989, a book about the early history of Vatne Møbler. The company continues to operate the Vatne Møbler As store in Norway.

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