Vatne Møbler / Sigurd Resell – 2 Seater Leather Sofa

Part of the Model 125 Suite designed by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, labelled and featuring the very distinctive detail in the stitching (sometimes described as baseball glove style stitching) of the attractive and high-quality brown buffalo leather which, apart from two minor marks to one arm ( see photo ) is in immaculate, pristine condition. Raised on the original dark wooden legs which match the two armchairs available and listed under Ref: EC 31 - together form a very rare, extremely comfortable and iconic suite of mid-20^th century Scandinavian furniture at its best. 

Dimensions: H 30”/76cm, W63”/160cm, D33½”/85cm, Seat height 18”/46cm. 

Item Reference No. SS 25.

Price: £850.00 - Model 125 - 2 seater sofa

NB: Two matching Model 125 armchairs are available – See: EC 31

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About the Designer - Sigurd Resell (1920-2010)

Sometimes recorded as, Sigurd Ressell, was born in Norway and studied at the Oslo State Arts and Crafts School, before embarking on a career as an interior architect and designer, enjoying huge success with designs for various prominent Norwegian organisations and furniture producers, such as, Niels Vodder, Rastad & Relling.

During the early 1960s, Resell began experimenting with steel components leading to a design for Anders Grasaasen in collaboration with Cato Mansrud, prior to commencing freelance design work for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk in 1968 (now Vatne Mobler) where he became particularly famous for his 1971 design of the Falcon Chair. The original having a steel frame followed by the stained bentwood version in 1974; the latter reputedly tripling Vatne’s sales within just two years and going on to be an iconic piece with continued popularity ever since.

Having received numerous awards throughout his career, Resell’s influence and thirty year contribution to 20th century design was recognised in the 1990 exhibition at Gallery Vognremissen, Oslo.