March Auction
Lot 192:
Iconic Mid Century Norwegian Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman
Description
Iconic Mid Century Norwegian Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman, a celebrated example of Scandinavian Modern design.
Product Details
Designer: Ingmar Relling (1920-2002), a key figure in Scandinavian Modernism.
Manufacturer: Westnofa, a Norwegian company known for its mid-century modern exports.
Design Era: Originally designed in 1965.
Materials: The set features a curved bentwood frame with a canvas sling that supports soft, button-tufted leather cushions.
Significance: The Siesta chair won first prize from the Industry Council for Furniture and Furnishing in 1965 and became an international symbol of Norwegian design.
Measuring 33 inches H x 25.5 W x 21.5 deep, seat height 19 inches. Ottoman measures 25 inches W x 20 D x 16 H.
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