Arne Norell (1917–1971) was a Swedish furniture designer and entrepreneur.
Arne Norell started his own workshop in 1954 in the town of Solna, Sweden. Thereafter he moved to Småland and established his company Möbel AB Arne Norell - today known as Norell Furniture ('Norell Möbel' in Swedish). He was known for his versatile use of wood, leather, fabric, and metal in furniture characterized by comfort and ease. Norell’s success made him a household name within the interior design-world of Europe. Several models were also produced in other parts of the world under a license.
He was to a great extent inspired by Danish design. Two examples of this influence are the lounge chair Ari and the safari chair Sirocco. Ari was awarded the British Furniture Manufacturer’s greatest award “showpiece of the year” in 1973. Many of the models he designed came into production after his death in 1971. His designs are still handcrafted by the same company in Sweden today, Norell Furniture.
- A few of Arne Norell's designs. Manufactured by Norell Furniture in Sweden.
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'Indigo' chair, better known as the 'Kontiki' chair. Design by Arne Norell. (Photo by Sara Ligorria-tramp, www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com)
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'Ari' chair
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'Sirocco' chair
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'Inca' chair
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