1970s Arne Norell Sofa – Ilona Model 

A beautiful example of the distinctive Ilona sofa, designed by Arne Norell in the early 1970s and produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Constructed from a dark stained beech frame terminating in gently outward curving uprights held together by stout leather straps & brass buckles which support the well-padded and buttoned, soft leather cushions in a deep tan colour. Leather and canvass slings form the settee seat bases. One side supporting strap has been professionally re-stitched at some time producing an effective and virtually invisible repair, otherwise, as a vintage item the frame is sound and the leather is in exceptionally good, unmarked condition. 

Dimensions: L 66”/168cm, D 34”/87cm, H 29½”/75cm, SH 17½”/45cm

Price:  SOLD          

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About the Designer - Arne Norell (1917-1971)

Swedish designer first opened a workshop in Stockholm in 1954, before moving to Småland in 1958 where he started the Möbel AB Arne Norell company from where furniture, including many of the original designs, continue to be produced under the Norell Möbel AB label today.  In addition to being posthumously awarded the 1973 British Furniture Manufacturer’s “Showpiece of the Year” for his Ari chair design, Norell is highly regarded for the use of  traditional materials, in particular, combining leather with turned and bentwood frames; a technique, superbly illustrated in the Ilona style seen here and other designs such as the Inka armchair, Indra & Kontiki sofa – all are collapsible and use leather strap supports to hold the light wooden frames together.