- Want more images or videos?Request additional images or videos from the seller
Arne Norell 'Merkur' Sofa in Cognac Leather

About the Item
- Creator:Arne Norell (Designer),Norell Möbel AB (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.34 in (74.5 cm)Width: 77.56 in (197 cm)Depth: 35.04 in (89 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very high-quality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
- Reference Number:
Arne Norell
Arne Norell’s enduring designs mixed leather and metal as well as turned wood and bentwood in pieces that allowed the natural beauty of these materials to shine. Simple and casual yet sophisticated, his vintage sofas, lounge chairs and other furniture epitomize the Scandinavian modern style that took post–World War II design by storm.
Although he created versatile furnishings that promoted comfort along with style, Norell is lesser known than many other mid-century designers, with some of his work produced only after his death. Born in Åsele, Sweden, Norell opened a furniture workshop in Solna, just north of Stockholm, in 1954. In 1958, he established Møbel AB Arne Norell on a farm in Småland. (This region is also the birthplace of IKEA, which opened its first store that same year.) The beauty and tranquility of this location were a source of inspiration.
In Småland, Norell created his most well-known designs, among them the Inca armchair with visible wooden dowels and plush leather, the Indra and Ilona sofas and the spare but elegant wood-framed Sirocco chair (1964). For many of his designs, Norell looked to the same military-style campaign furniture that had, decades prior, inspired the revered Safari chair (1933) crafted by Kaare Klint, a legendary Danish designer and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts professor who taught the likes of Hans Wegner, Ole Wanscher and others.
Like these earlier furniture designers, Norell was committed to making comfortable and practical furniture. Using leather and warm woods as the building blocks of his work, he eschewed glue and screws, instead securing his designs with buckles and leather straps. In 1973, Norell earned posthumous recognition from the British Furniture Manufacturers Association for his sumptuous Ari chair, a luxurious lounge set on a chrome-plated steel frame with foam cushions covered in leather.
During his lifetime, Norell’s work was popular among European interior designers. However, it became more widely known after 1971, when many of his designs were finally put into production. Norell’s furnishings, as well as work by his daughter Marie Norell-Möller and other Swedish designers, are still crafted by hand in the Aneby, Sweden, factory operated by Norell Furniture, which has remained a family-run company.
Find a collection of authentic vintage Arne Norell furniture today on 1stDibs.
Shipping & Returns
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Waalwijk, Netherlands
- Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 10 days of delivery.

Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
- Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ Lounge Chair in Brown LeatherBy Arne NorellLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, sofa model ‘Merkur’, leather, wood, Sweden, 1970s. This high-quality sofa is designed by the talented Swedish designer Arne Norell. Character...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather
- Arne Norell Pair of "Merkur" Lounge Chairs in Cognac LeatherBy Arne Norell, Norell Möbel ABLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Merkur', leather, wood, Sweden, 1960s This high-quality pair of lounge chairs called ‘Merkur’ is designed by the ta...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Wood
- Arne Norell Sofa in Brown LeatherBy Arne NorellLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell, sofa, brown leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964. This sofa is refined, modern with a robust touch. A well-designed sofa by talented Swedish designer Arne Norell (1917-1...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Wood
- Arne Norell Sofa in Brown LeatherBy Arne NorellLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsWood, Leather
- Arne Norell 'Ilona' Sofa with Buffalo Leather and Sky Blue FabricBy Arne Norell, Norell Möbel ABLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell for Norell Möbel, two-seat 'Ilona' sofa, buffalo leather, fabric and beech, Sweden, 1970s. Swedish two-seat sofa designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The wooden frame i...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Fabric, Beech
- Arne Norell Two-Seater Sofa in Patinated Olive Green LeatherBy Arne NorellLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell, sofa, leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964. This sofa is refined, modern and with a robust touch. A true Swedish and Norell design. It is made of leather with four cubic w...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Wood
- Arne Norell Sofa in Brown LeatherBy Arne NorellLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell, sofa, brown leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1964. This sofa is refined, modern with a robust touch. A well-designed sofa by talented Swedish designer Arne Norell (1917-1...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Wood
- Arne Norell ‘Merkur’ Lounge Chair in Brown LeatherBy Arne NorellLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell for Arne Norell Möbel AB, sofa model ‘Merkur’, leather, wood, Sweden, 1970s. This high-quality sofa is designed by the talented Swedish designer Arne Norell. Character...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather
- Arne Norell Sofa in Brown LeatherBy Arne NorellLocated in Waalwijk, NLArne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsWood, Leather
- Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960sBy Arne NorellLocated in Stockholm, SEDesigned by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, 1960s. All original, dark stained beech legs and dark brown buffalo leather. Great vintage condition with small...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather
$13,333 / item - Arne Norell Merkur Sofas (Pair) Cognac Leather, Christmas SwedenBy Arne Norell, Norell Möbel ABLocated in Vienna, ATPair of identical cognac leather large 3-seat sofas by Arne Norell, Sweden 1960 Priced as a pair, please inquire if you wish to pirchase a single piece only. Great comfort sofas in...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Walnut
- Arne Norell Merkur Sofas (Pair) Cognac Leather, Christmas SwedenBy Arne Norell, Norell Möbel ABLocated in Vienna, ATPair of identical cognac leather large 3-seat sofas by Arne Norell, Sweden 1960 Priced as a pair, please inquire if you wish to pirchase a single piece only. Great comfort sofas in...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Walnut
- Merkur Sofa Arne Norell Brown Leather, Mid-Century SwedenBy Arne Norell, Norell Möbel ABLocated in Vienna, ATPair of identical cognac brown leather sofas by Arne Norell, Sweden 1960 Priced per sofa. It’s the largest version with 76.4“ width. Great comfort sofas in good condition with ...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather
- Arne Norell Sofa Model Merkur, 1960sBy Arne NorellLocated in Stockholm, SEDesigned by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell Möbel AB, Sweden, 1960s. All original, dark stained beech legs and dark brown buffalo leather. Great vintage condition with small...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather
$13,333 / item - Sofa in Patinated Leather by Arne NorellBy Norell Möbel AB, Arne NorellLocated in Lejre, DKSofa in patinated green leather and solid wood frame. designed by Arne Norell for Norell Møbel AB in the mid-1960s. A Very comfortable sofa in timeless design and quality. Made in Sw...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Beech
- Sofa by Arne NorellBy Norell Möbel AB, Arne NorellLocated in Lejre, DKGreat looking two-seat sofa in beech and leather back and seat with comfortable woven cushions, designed by Arne Norell for Aneby. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. The sofa stands in all...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather, Beech, Fabric
$4,200 - Arne Norell Ilona Two Seat Leather SofaBy Arne Norell, Norell Möbel ABLocated in Madrid, ESTwo-seater sofa, model Ilona, designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB. Dark stained beech frame, sides and back stretched with full-grain leather straps. One of t...Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsMetal
Recently Viewed
View MoreRead More

Morentz Writes the Next Chapter for Furniture with a Storied Past
Dutch dealer Matthijs Hoveijn specializes in the best of mid-century modern design, selling it to discerning clients around the world.

Paris Designer Luis Laplace Enlivens Old-World Rooms with Art
The Argentinian-born talent has a knack for helping serious collectors show off their impressive holdings.
The 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Trusted Global Delivery