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INCA: This chair deploys the
full panoply of bentwood, slings, harnesses, straps and buckles. The headrest, like on the Ari chair, is held into place by just two straps
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ILONA: Designed in the 60s, this two-seater sofa features a teak frame and brown leather, bound in by a heavy-duty leather backrest. The frame is typically held together by strong leather supports, without glue or screws
SIROCCO (left and above): Made in 1964 and inspired by the Danish Kaare Klint’s Safari leather chairs (which in turn took inspiration from an English campaign chair Klint had seen in an African picture!) As with original campaign furniture, it can be easily disassembled if needs be. Note the stringing to the base that holds the sling seat in position, supporting a loose cushion
is natural and comfortable, and the proportions in harmony.
Sadly, he died young and many of the models he designed didn’t come into production until after his death, manufactured by the same company, which is now under the name Norell Möbel AB and run by his designer daughter and her husband.ve
ARI (above and below): This lounge chair was designed in 1966 but not manufactured until after Norell’s death and he received British Furniture Manufacturers’ most prestigious distinction ‘Show Piece of the Year’ posthumously in 1973. With buffalo stitched leather, spring steel frame and down-filled headrest, it became his legacy
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