Arne Norell, a pair of armchairs and a footstool "Inca", Norell Möbel AB, second half of the 20th century
Frame of stained beech, green leather upholstery, fixed padded cushions in seat and back, loose hanging headrest, labelled "Norell Made in Sweden", seat height 36 cm, dimensions 95x95x90 cm, footstool measures 77x60x41 cm
Signs of use. Scratches. Marks. Wear. Slightly unstable.
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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