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Sirocco Safari Chair

Midcentury Sirocco Safari Chairs Styled After Arne Norell
Midcentury Sirocco Safari Chairs Styled After Arne Norell

Midcentury Sirocco Safari Chairs Styled After Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Midcentury sirocco safari chair by Arne Norell, this beautiful set of chairs features a strong solid ash-wood frame that gives an excellent color tone and a beautiful grain pattern c...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Ash

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB, Sweden, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of "Sirocco" safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden during the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Sirocco Safari Chair in Coconut Wood & Distressed Leather, USA
Sirocco Safari Chair in Coconut Wood & Distressed Leather, USA

Sirocco Safari Chair in Coconut Wood & Distressed Leather, USA

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous coconut wood single Safari chair. Nice detailed design with detailed jointed connections. Leather has distressed signs with no rips. Great for comfortable home vibes. Leathe...

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Antique 1770s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair

By Arne Norell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Armchairs. Original canvas. Made in Sweden. Sheepskin throws included. Inspired by safari expeditions and campaign furniture in the 60s. 27w 25.5d 28h 14.5s

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas

1960s Arne Norrell Safari Lounge Chair by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden
1960s Arne Norrell Safari Lounge Chair by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden

1960s Arne Norrell Safari Lounge Chair by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Arne Norell “Sirocco” safari chair in beautifully aged brown leather with a solid dark wood frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, Sweden 1960s
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, Sweden 1960s

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, Sweden 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Exceptional pair of Sirocco safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Leather Cromwell Sofa by Arne Norell, 1960s
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Leather Cromwell Sofa by Arne Norell, 1960s

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Leather Cromwell Sofa by Arne Norell, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

One example of this influence is the Sirocco safari chair. He was an ambitious designer who tried many different combinations of materials and design techniques throughout his career.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Black Leather / Stained Ash, Sweden
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Black Leather / Stained Ash, Sweden

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Black Leather / Stained Ash, Sweden

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden, 2000s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Ash

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Safari chair model Sirocco in good condition. Original cognac leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

'Pilot’ Easy Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
'Pilot’ Easy Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB, Sweden 1960s

'Pilot’ Easy Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB, Sweden 1960s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Utrecht, NL

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 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with new seat cushions.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition. Original leather and canvas.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original black leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell
Vintage Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell

Vintage Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Vintage Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Alvesta, SE

Midcentury safari chair designed by Arne Norell. Nice patina on the leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair

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H 27 in W 27 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair

By Scanform, Arne Norell

Located in Asheville, NC

Fabulous Sirocco safari chair by the Swedish designer Arne Norell Sirocco in rosewood and original black leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, Rio Rosewood and Leather, 1960s, Danish
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, Rio Rosewood and Leather, 1960s, Danish

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, Rio Rosewood and Leather, 1960s, Danish

Located in Grenoble, FR

Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in Rio rosewood beautifully aged leather seats, backs and arms.

Category

20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Safari-Lounge Rosewood Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s
Arne Norell Safari-Lounge Rosewood Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s

Arne Norell Safari-Lounge Rosewood Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s

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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Arne Norell Safari-Lounge Rosewood Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Odense, DK

Pair of Arne Norell safari chairs. The leather has some patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Arne Norell Red or Orange Leather Sirocco Chairs, Sweden
Pair of Arne Norell Red or Orange Leather Sirocco Chairs, Sweden

Pair of Arne Norell Red or Orange Leather Sirocco Chairs, Sweden

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Hudson, NY

Inspired by Klint's safari chair from 1933, Arne Norell created his own version of a collapsable safari with the "Sirocco" lounge chair in 1964 with dowel and leather strap construct...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell Black Leather
Pair of Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell Black Leather

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell Black Leather

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 26.19 in

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell Black Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Helsingborg, SE

The iconic lounge chair Sirocco is designed by Arne Norell for the Swedish furniture manufacturer with the same name. Sirocco is a constructive masterpiece. The Sirocco armchair has ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs, 1964
Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs, 1964

Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs, 1964

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H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs, 1964

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

These beautiful 'Sirocco chairs' was designed by Arne Norell in 1964, Aneby Mobler, Sweden. The frame is constructed without any glue or screws and uses the support of slung leat...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rosewood "Sirocco" Safari Chair by Arne Norell
Rosewood "Sirocco" Safari Chair by Arne Norell

Rosewood "Sirocco" Safari Chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rosewood "Sirocco" Safari chair by Arne Norell.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair in Black Leather
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair in Black Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair in Black Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Arne Norell Sirocco safari chair in black leather and teak frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

“Sirocco” Safari Chair in Leather by Arne Norell
“Sirocco” Safari Chair in Leather by Arne Norell

“Sirocco” Safari Chair in Leather by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Portland, OR

Classic black leather “Sirocco” safari chair by Arne Norell. Lovely patina to leather as well as brass fittings.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Midcentury Leather Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell
Midcentury Leather Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell

Midcentury Leather Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning midcentury leather sirocco safari chair by Arne Norell. This fantastic chair is just one of a kind, from its elegant wood frame to its leather upholstery design.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sirocco Safari Chair in Black Leather by Arne Norell
Sirocco Safari Chair in Black Leather by Arne Norell

Sirocco Safari Chair in Black Leather by Arne Norell

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H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

Sirocco Safari Chair in Black Leather by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Kramfors, SE

Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell. The chair was manufactured by Norell Furniture during the second half of the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Buffalo, NY

Arne Norrél Sirocco Safari chair, 1960s. Designed by Swedish architect Arne Norell in 1964 and made by his own company Norells AB in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell, Circa 1960s
Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell, Circa 1960s

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell, Circa 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in San Antonio, TX

Pair of beautiful vintage Sirocco safari chairs designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Black Leather by Arne Norell
Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Black Leather by Arne Norell

Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Black Leather by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell for his eponymous company, Norell Möbel AB of Småland, Sweden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather
Mid-Century Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather

Mid-Century Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful Pair of 1960's " Sirocco" Safari Chairs by Arne Norell with slung black leather arms and a rosewood frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs, Made by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs, Made by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Sirocco Safari Chairs, Made by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Odense, DK

Pair of Sirocco Safari chairs, made by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Arne Norell Leather Sirocco "Safari" Chairs
Arne Norell Leather Sirocco "Safari" Chairs

Arne Norell Leather Sirocco "Safari" Chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco "Safari" armchairs with Rosewood frame and camel leather. Loose cushions upholstered in leather. Brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair in Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1964
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair in Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1964

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair in Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1964

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Utrecht, NL

Arne Norell Sirocco safari chair in cognac leather, Sweden, 1964.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Wenge and Calfskin Sirocco Safari Chairs
Arne Norell Wenge and Calfskin Sirocco Safari Chairs

Arne Norell Wenge and Calfskin Sirocco Safari Chairs

By Arne Norell

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Rare Wenge wood and original calfskin sling Sirocco model safari chairs designed by Arne Norell in 1964 and made by his company Norell in the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wenge

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair, Norell Mobel, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair, Norell Mobel, Sweden, 1970s

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chair, Norell Mobel, Sweden, 1970s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A lovely original Arne Norell safari sirocco chair with wood frame and patinated brown leather seat.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norells in Sweden
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norells in Sweden

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norells in Sweden

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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norells in Sweden

By Arne Norell, Norells

Located in Skanninge, SE

These chairs are being sold as pairs. The stated price is for one pair of chairs. Four pairs (eight chairs) are available. Wonderful condition on all eight chairs. They are as good...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs
Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs

Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs

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H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Karlstad, SE

A pair of Sirocco chairs in green leather and rosewood frame. The chairs are in a great vintage condition. The chairs can be dismounted, resulting in low shipping cost. White glove d...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs Designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs Designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs Designed by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of safari chairs, model Sirocco in rosewood and leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Sirocco" Safari Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell Furniture, Sweden, 1960s
"Sirocco" Safari Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell Furniture, Sweden, 1960s

"Sirocco" Safari Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell Furniture, Sweden, 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Utrecht, NL

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 “show-piece of the year” in ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Safari Chairs
Arne Norell Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Safari Chairs

Arne Norell Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Safari Chairs

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Lovely green leather and rosewood, excellent vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Safari Chairs
Arne Norell Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Safari Chairs

Arne Norell Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Safari Chairs

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely cognac leather and rosewood, perfect vintage condition with great patina. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Swedish 1960s "Sirocco" Safari Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Arne Norell
Swedish 1960s "Sirocco" Safari Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Arne Norell

Swedish 1960s "Sirocco" Safari Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A 1960s "Sirocco" chair in Rio rosewood and leather by Swedish designer Arne Norell. With original buttoned cushion and ergonomically slanted back and seat, it is extremely comfor...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and  "Sirocco" Leather Safari Chair by Arne Norell
Rosewood and  "Sirocco" Leather Safari Chair by Arne Norell

Rosewood and "Sirocco" Leather Safari Chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic "Sirocco" safari chair designed by Arne Norell. Solid rosewood frames with beautifully aged leather seats, backs and arms.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Leather and Rosewood Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell
Pair of Leather and Rosewood Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell

Pair of Leather and Rosewood Sirocco Safari Chairs by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in London, London

Pair of safari chairs By Arne Norell Sirocco model Made in Colombia for Scanform Rosewood frame Black leather Two pairs available.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norell in black leather, Sweden 1970
Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norell in black leather, Sweden 1970

Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norell in black leather, Sweden 1970

By Arne Norell

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Original Arne Norell safari chair with beautiful patinated leather. Made out of wood, a few screws and leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norell in red leather, Sweden 1970
Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norell in red leather, Sweden 1970

Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norell in red leather, Sweden 1970

By Arne Norell

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Original Safari chair designed by Arne Norell made out of wood and leather. beautiful patina on the leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Arne Norell 'Sirocco' Safari Rosewood and Green Leather Chairs
Pair of Arne Norell 'Sirocco' Safari Rosewood and Green Leather Chairs

Pair of Arne Norell 'Sirocco' Safari Rosewood and Green Leather Chairs

By Arne Norell

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage 'Sirocco' safari chairs, produced circa 1960s by Swedish designer Arne Norell for Möbel AB Arne Norell of Aneby, Sweden, with tufted loose seats, backs and armrests...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wengé Arne Norell Model Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norell AB, Sweden, 1960
Pair of Wengé Arne Norell Model Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norell AB, Sweden, 1960

Pair of Wengé Arne Norell Model Sirocco Safari Chairs by Norell AB, Sweden, 1960

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Two beautiful chairs by Arne Norell, model Sirocco, which are also called the safari lounge chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in The Hague, NL

Pair of iconic Sirocco safari chairs by Arne Norell, crafted in the 1970s by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

“Sirocco” Safari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
“Sirocco” Safari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

“Sirocco” Safari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

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H 28.25 in W 27.5 in L 28.25 in

“Sirocco” Safari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

By Scanform, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966 and produced by Scanform in Colombia, a company licensed to manufacture the Sirocco chair for export to the US.

Category

Mid-20th Century Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rosewood and Leather Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs
Pair of Rosewood and Leather Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs

Pair of Rosewood and Leather Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful pair of 'Sirocco' safari chairs designed by Arne Norell. Each chair features a solid rosewood frame and leather that is attached to the frame with solid brass fit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather
Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs, Rosewood and Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Lutz, FL

Iconic Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Brown Leather ‘Sirocco’ Safari chair pair designed by Arne Norell, Sweden c.1960’s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Swedish 1960
Midcentury Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Swedish 1960

Midcentury Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Swedish 1960

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A beautiful example of a 1960s Arne Norell “Sirocco” Safari chair in green leather and rosewood – in my opinion the most stunning of combinations!

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform
Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform

Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform

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H 28.25 in W 26 in D 26.25 in

Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform

By Scanform, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966 and produced by Scanform in Colombia, a company licensed to manufacture the Sirocco chair for export to the US.

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Scanform-Edition “Sirocco” Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
Scanform-Edition “Sirocco” Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

Scanform-Edition “Sirocco” Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell, Scanform

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966 and produced by Scanform in Colombia, a company licensed to manufacture the Sirocco chair for export to the US.

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Arne Noréll Safari Chair, Norell Mobel, Sweden, 1960s
Arne Noréll Safari Chair, Norell Mobel, Sweden, 1960s

Arne Noréll Safari Chair, Norell Mobel, Sweden, 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sirocco Safari chair by Arne Norrél, Sweden, 1960s.

Category

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Materials

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Pair of Rosewood and Leather Safari Chairs by Arne Norell
Pair of Rosewood and Leather Safari Chairs by Arne Norell

Pair of Rosewood and Leather Safari Chairs by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966 and produced by his eponymous company, in Småland, Sweden.

Category

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Materials

Brass

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s

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H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1960s

By Norells, Arne Norell

Located in Skanninge, SE

Two pairs of Sirocco Safari chairs. Price is for one pair but two pairs are available.

Category

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Materials

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Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform
Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform

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Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform

By Arne Norell, Scanform

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966 and produced by Scanform in Colombia, a company licensed to manufacture the Sirocco chair for export to the US.

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Mid-20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell “Sirocco” Safari Leather Lounge Chair
Arne Norell “Sirocco” Safari Leather Lounge Chair

Arne Norell “Sirocco” Safari Leather Lounge Chair

By Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Norell “Sirocco” Safari Leather Lounge Chair

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sirocco Safari lounge chair by Arne Norell
Sirocco Safari lounge chair by Arne Norell

Sirocco Safari lounge chair by Arne Norell

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H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

Sirocco Safari lounge chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in BE

Vintage Swedish safari lounge chair, attributed to Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB. Featuring a solid oak frame, marked on the underside of the leg, with elegant Scandina...

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Pair of Arne Norell Safari Chairs Model Sirocco
Pair of Arne Norell Safari Chairs Model Sirocco

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Chairs Model Sirocco

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Arne Norell safari chairs model Sirocco. Patinated cognac leather on an ash frame.

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Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s
Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s

Midcentury Arne Norell Inca Footstool Ottoman Beech Green Leather Swedish 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Much like Arne Norell’s Sirocco Safari chair, this footstool is designed to completely break down into its component pieces, which makes shipping an easy and inexpensive option.

Category

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Arne Norell Black Leather Safari Sirocco Chair, Sweden, 1960s-1970s
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Arne Norell Black Leather Safari Sirocco Chair, Sweden, 1960s-1970s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Original Arne Norell Safari (Sirocco) chair with wood frame and black leather in lovely vintage condition.

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Arne Norell, a Pair of Safari Chairs "Sirocco" with Table, Sweden, 1964
Arne Norell, a Pair of Safari Chairs "Sirocco" with Table, Sweden, 1964

Arne Norell, a Pair of Safari Chairs "Sirocco" with Table, Sweden, 1964

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of easy chairs, model Sirocco, with side table in rosewood and brass. Designed by Arne Norell, 1964 for Norell Möbler, Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Arne Norell pair Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Chocolate leather, Sweden
Arne Norell pair Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Chocolate leather, Sweden

Arne Norell pair Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Chocolate leather, Sweden

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Great pair of Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden.

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Arne Norell Rosewood and Tan Leather Safari Sirocco Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
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Arne Norell Rosewood and Tan Leather Safari Sirocco Chairs, Sweden, 1960s

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A stunning pair of authentic vintage Arne Norell safari sirocco chairs in rosewood and wonderfully patinated and rarely seen cognac / tan leather.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Set of Arne Norells Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs, Model Sirocco
Set of Arne Norells Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs, Model Sirocco

Set of Arne Norells Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs, Model Sirocco

By Arne Norell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Excellent pair of vintage safari chairs model Sirocco in a very good and beautiful condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Sirocco Safari Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sirocco safari chair for your home. Each sirocco safari chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are many kinds of the sirocco safari chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sirocco safari chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Sirocco Safari Chair?

A sirocco safari chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

Arne Norell for sale on 1stDibs

Arne Norell’s enduring designs mixed leather and metal as well as turned wood and bentwood in pieces that allowed the natural beauty of these materials to shine. Simple and casual yet sophisticated, his vintage sofas, lounge chairs and other furniture epitomize the Scandinavian modern style that took post–World War II design by storm.

Although he created versatile furnishings that promoted comfort along with style, Norell is lesser known than many other mid-century designers, with some of his work produced only after his death. Born in Åsele, Sweden, Norell opened a furniture workshop in Solna, just north of Stockholm, in 1954. In 1958, he established Møbel AB Arne Norell on a farm in Småland. (This region is also the birthplace of IKEA, which opened its first store that same year.) The beauty and tranquility of this location were a source of inspiration.

In Småland, Norell created his most well-known designs, among them the Inca armchair with visible wooden dowels and plush leather, the Indra and Ilona sofas and the spare but elegant wood-framed Sirocco chair (1964). For many of his designs, Norell looked to the same military-style campaign furniture that had, decades prior, inspired the revered Safari chair (1933) crafted by Kaare Klint, a legendary Danish designer and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts professor who taught the likes of Hans Wegner, Ole Wanscher and others.

Like these earlier furniture designers, Norell was committed to making comfortable and practical furniture. Using leather and warm woods as the building blocks of his work, he eschewed glue and screws, instead securing his designs with buckles and leather straps. In 1973, Norell earned posthumous recognition from the British Furniture Manufacturers Association for his sumptuous Ari chair, a luxurious lounge set on a chrome-plated steel frame with foam cushions covered in leather.

During his lifetime, Norell’s work was popular among European interior designers. However, it became more widely known after 1971, when many of his designs were finally put into production. Norell’s furnishings, as well as work by his daughter Marie Norell-Möller and other Swedish designers, are still crafted by hand in the Aneby, Sweden, factory operated by Norell Furniture, which has remained a family-run company.

Find a collection of authentic vintage Arne Norell furniture today on 1stDibs.

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