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Arne Norell "Thumb" Chair for Gösta Westerberg, Sweden 1952

Creator: Arne Norell
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
The Arne Norell "Thumb" Chair has a thumb-shaped backrest, that gives the chair it’s distinctive shape and name. This one-of-a-kind curved back with it’s ten tufted buttons rests on four beech wooden legs, with two being slightly tilted and two legs standing straight, enhancing the distinctiveness of the design and giving it a comfortable angle. The chair has been reupholstered in a premium bouclé fabric by Dedar.

Arne Norell (1917 - 1971) 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. Untill this day the business is still family owned, and the family continues to produce a selection of the large oeuvre drawn by Arne Norell.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Newly upholstered in premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:
28.34 in W x 30.9in D x 31.3in H; Seat height 16.3 in
72 cm W x 78.5 cm D x 79.5 cm H; Seat height 41.5 cm

Literature:
Andreas Siesing, "Svenska möbler - folkhemsform i ull, jakaranda, furu och bok 1949-1970", Atlantis, Stockholm 2015, p 8, advert.

About the designer:
Arne Norell (1917 - 1971) 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. Until this day the business is still family owned, and the family continues to produce a selection of the large oeuvre drawn by Arne Norell. ~H.

Exhibitions:
Presented at the "Önskehemsutställningen" in 1952.

Shipping:
This chair will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Fabric, Wood
Condition:	Good. In very good vintage condition. Newly upholstered in premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Creation Date:	1952
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Book References:	Andreas Siesing, "Svenska möbler - folkhemsform i ull, jakaranda, furu och bok 1949-1970", Atlantis, Stockholm 2015, p 8, advert
Dealer Reference #:	#20190241
Incollect Reference #:	336053

Dimensions

W.	28.35 in;	H.	31.3 in;	D.	30.91 in;
W.	72 cm;	H.	79.5 cm;	D.	78.5 cm;

Seat H.	16.34 in;
Seat H.	41.5 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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