Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Leather, Rosewood
Jens Nielsen Laminex Plywood Lounge Chairs Westnofa
By Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Vienna, AT
Stylish "Laminex" model lounge chair designed by Jens Nielsen and produced by Westnofa Norway in 1966.
Beech, Plywood
1960s, Pair Black Leather Model 'Siesta' Dining Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant pair of 1960s armchairs was designed by renowned Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for Westnofa as part of the iconic Siesta series. The chairs feature dark stained wood...
Leather, Bentwood
Set OF 2 Totem Chairs, Torstein Nilsen for Westnova, Norway, 1980s
By Westnofa Furniture, Torstein Nilsen
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Totem is a Memphis-style sculptural chair... geometric and minimalist design. Black lacquered curved wood and sugar paper-colored leather seats give this chair a touch of sophisticat...
Leather, Bentwood
Set of 8 Totem Armchair By Torstein Nielsen for Westnofa
By Torstein Nilsen
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of 8 TOTEM armchair made by Torstein Nielsen . Black paint oak and suede .
Suede, Wood
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta", furniture leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
The chairs were checked by craftsman. 2 chairs available.
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta", furniture leather.
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
The chairs were checked by craftsman.
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling, original condition, leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Harald Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling. Original very good condition with patina: no smells and no stains. Original brown leather, chrome steel, teakwood, canvas. Manufactured by ...
Chrome
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model - very confortable
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Ingmar Relling 1970s Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge chair from Westnofa Furniture in Norway, 1970. The condition is perfect except for minor insignificant cut.
Leather
4 Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Italian design table
By Vintage Italian Glass, Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 4 Mid Century Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with Italian design dining table .Norway 1980s Beautiful vintage Set of 4 dining chairs, with table ,model T...
Brass, Chrome
Westnofa Chaise Lounge Chair by Ingmar & Knut Relling for Vestlandske, c. 1970's
By Ingmar Relling, Knut Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Deland, FL
A Scandinavian Modern lounge chair by Ingmar and Knut Relling for Vestlandske/Westnofa.
Leather
"Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1965
Located in Palermo, IT
"Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1965 This chair is renowned for its minimalist design and exceptional comfort, so much so that it was chosen to furnish the Whit...
Leather
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, lounge chair, model "Siesta".
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
The chair was checked by craftsman.
Leather, Canvas, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta", set of 2 chairs.
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta". Set of 2 chairs with footstool. Original red furniture nubuck fabric, bent beech wood, canvas.
Fabric, Canvas, Beech
$1,477Sale Price / set|44% Off
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960s Retro Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Siesta Four-Seat Sofa A rare and highly sought-after Scandinavian sofa designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned West...
Bentwood, Fabric
1970s Danish Ingmar Relling Brown Leather Armchair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1970s Ingmar Relling chair, produced in Norway by the renowned 'Westnofa Møbelfabrikk' furniture makers, chair is covered in a brown leather, leather has a lovely patina and is in ve...
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century Norwegian Siesta Glass Side Table by Ingmar Relling, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare side table by Westnofa from the Siesta Chair Collection by Ingmar Relling.
Glass, Wood
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