Classic Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chair, Sweden, 1960s
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Description
One of the leading lights of the Scandinavian modernist movement, Swedish-born (1917) Arne Norell preferred using traditional materials to create unexpected furniture forms. His Møbel AB Arne Norell company began in the Swedish countryside in 1958. The "Sirocco" armchair designed in 1964 is loosely based on the safari tradition started by Kaare Klint in 1933 and is lightweight, collapsible, and held together by leather support straps. This version with contrasting light and medium brown leather over an ash wood frame. Priced per chair. Only ONE available. Sweden.
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More Information
Documentation: Makers Label/Invoice Notes: foil Norell tag to leg Origin: Sweden Period: 1950-1979 Materials: leather, wood Condition: Good. light marks to leather and frame Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Incollect Reference #: 513715 -
Dimensions
W. 26 in; H. 28.25 in; D. 26 in; W. 66.04 cm; H. 71.76 cm; D. 66.04 cm; Seat H. 16 in; Arm H. 21 in; Seat H. 40.64 cm; Arm H. 53.34 cm;
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