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Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler

Name: Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
Brand: Knut Sæter
Price: 4256.52 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (89 reviews)

About the Item

Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and comfortable. Condition of sofa is great however cushions have significant wear. Rosewood is a beautiful grain and in great condition.

Creator:
Knut Sæter (Designer),Vatne Møbler (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 87 in (220.98 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Rosewood,Polished
Place of Origin:
Norway
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1965
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Seat cushions have significant wear, one cushion is torn.
Seller Location:
Port Jervis, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU958619087322

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Vatne Møbler

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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