Arne Norell Sofa – Ilona Model  

Another beautiful example of the distinctive Ilona sofa, designed by Arne Norell (1917-1971) in the early 1960s and produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Constructed from a light beech frame terminating in gently outward-curving uprights held together by stout tan leather straps & brass buckles with a canvass sling seat base supporting the well-padded, sumptuous cushions newly recovered in top quality light tan leather.

The frame of this vintage item is exceptionally good, sound with minimal scuffing on the terminals and the reupholstered cushions are in exceptionally pristine condition making this an extremely comfortable and attractive mid-20^th century modern sofa.   

Dimensions: L 66”/168cm, D 35½”/90cm, H 34”/87cm, SH 17½”/45cm.

Reference No. SS 21.

Price: £3,750.00

The leather used in the refurbishment of this sofa is the same as that on the similar style, John Mortensen / Magnus Olesen chairs Model 4521 - See Item Ref: EC 53.

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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.