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Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair in Brown Leather, Sweden 1964

Creator: Arne Norell - Norell Möbel AB
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
The design of this remarkable chair by Arne Norell sits in a long tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg a lot of great designers have made versions of self-assembled furniture, which probably finds it origin in Indian Roorkhee Chairs used by the British military. With it's simple elegance this chair produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, is truly timeless and will fit in many different interiors.

Arne Norell started his practice in 1954 with just two employees. In a small workshop in Sundbyberg the versatile designer made the first steps to what would become one of Sweden’s leading manufacturers of seating furniture.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Item is in beautiful vintage condition. The leather has some small stains and marks and a beautiful overal patina.
Creation Date:	1964
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Book References:	Svenska Stolar: Och Deras Formgivare 1899-2001, Dan Gordan, pg. 264. HG
Dealer Reference #:	#20180183
Incollect Reference #:	316092

Dimensions

W.	27.17 in;	H.	29.13 in;	D.	26.38 in;
W.	69 cm;	H.	74 cm;	D.	67 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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