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Classic Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chair, Sweden, 1960s

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.

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