Arne Norell
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attributed to, an easy chair, model "Gary" (The Thumb), Gösta Westerberg, Sweden 1950s.
Original textile in wool, loose cushion, legs in birch, seat height 39 cm, height 84 cm.
Minor wear.
Provenance
Purchased in 1954/55, thence by descent.
Exhibitions
This model was shown at what was called the "Önskehemsutställningen" in Stockholm, 1952.
Literature
Andreas Siesing, 'Svenska möbler - folkhemsform i ull, jakaranda, furu och bok 1949-1970', Atlantis, Stockholm 2015, p 8, this model is found depicted in an advert from 1952.
More information
Picture from 1955 with the original textile visible.
Designer
Arne Norell was a Swedish furniture designer. He started his own workshop in Solna, just outside Stockholm, in 1954. Norell was versatile and successfully utilised various material combinations such as turned wood, bentwood, support leather, fabric, leather, and metal. Many of his models only began production after his death. Norell was inspired by Danish design, which is evident in his lounge chair "Ari". The chair was awarded "Showpiece of the year" in 1973 by the British Furniture Manufacturer. "Sirocco" is another well-known piece of furniture signed by Norell.
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