Mid-Century Siesta Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s

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A beautiful and highly recognizable mid-century Norwegian lounge chair, designed by Ingmar Relling and produced by Westnofa (Westnofa Møbelfabrikk), Norway, … Read more A beautiful and highly recognizable mid-century Norwegian lounge chair, designed by Ingmar Relling and produced by Westnofa (Westnofa Møbelfabrikk), Norway, dating from the 1970s. The chair showcases the characteristic Scandinavian Modern approach of combining ergonomic comfort, sculptural form and carefully crafted materials. The relaxed sling-style construction is supported by an elegant dark-stained bentwood frame with an X-shaped scissor base, creating a light yet distinctive architectural silhouette. The generous brown leather cushions feature deep, decorative button tufting across the seat and backrest. The segmented upholstery gives the chair a luxurious, inviting appearance while emphasizing its sculptural shape. The gently reclined position and generous seat depth make it particularly comfortable as a reading, relaxation or lounge chair. The combination of warm brown leather, organically curved wood and the expressive cantilevered frame makes this an excellent example of Norwegian mid-century design and Scandinavian Modern furniture. Westnofa, based in Sykkylven, Norway, became particularly well known during the 1960s and 1970s for its upholstered Scandinavian furniture, combining quality upholstery with bentwood and plywood construction. Ingmar Relling’s designs are especially associated with this distinctive Norwegian approach to functional yet sculptural seating. Details * Designer: Ingmar Relling * Manufacturer: Westnofa / Westnofa Møbelfabrikk * Country: Norway * Period: 1970s * Style: Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern * Material: Brown leather, bentwood / plywood frame * Base: Sculptural X-shaped wooden scissor frame * Upholstery: Deep button-tufted seat and backrest Dimensions * Height: 79 cm * Width: 58 cm * Depth: 75 cm * Seat Height: 43 cm * Seat Width: 56 cm * Seat Depth: 48 cm Condition Good vintage condition with visible signs of age and use, consistent with its age and previous life. The leather retains its warm medium-brown colour, while the wooden frame shows the natural character and patina expected from a vintage piece. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the and show the current condition of the chair. See less