Falcon Chairs in Black Leather by Sigurd Ressell, Norway, 1970s, Set of 2

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A pair of black leather Falcon lounge chairs by Sigurd Ressell, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970s. The defining structural … Read more A pair of black leather Falcon lounge chairs by Sigurd Ressell, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970s. The defining structural proposition is the aerodynamic bentwood frame — steam-bent into a continuous sweeping arc from wingback crown to star-foot base — which suspends the leather sling cushion assembly in controlled negative space.

Each chair carries Ressell's signature canvas-webbing suspension system, the black leather cushions button-tufted and loose-laid to allow the sling's natural give. Cylindrical bolster armrests, set on cantilevered arms projecting from the main frame, reinforce the chair's sculptural visual weight without adding mass. The leather strap and blackened buckle hardware at the backrest crown is a detail of studied utility — exposed construction elevated to decorative resolution.

Viewed in profile, the deep reclining pitch of the seat and the pronounced wingback silhouette give these chairs an unmistakable architectural presence that photographs as powerfully as they read in a room. The rosewood-effect bentwood frame — dark, striated, and richly grained — intensifies the contrast against the black leather.

A natural anchor for Organic Modern, Dark Nordic, or Japandi interiors where material honesty and structural confidence are the design language. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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