Norwegian furniture manufacturer Vatne Møbler has a rich legacy underscored by visionary collaborations with iconic Norwegian furniture designers. The company’s mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern lounge chairs and armchairs are known for their quality leather upholstery that acquires a beautiful patina over time.
Vatne Møbler was established in 1946 by Knut Sæter in the village of Vatne, Norway. Sæter was an interior architect who studied at the Bergen School of Arts and Crafts. He designed and manufactured the company’s first pieces. In 1955, interior architect Gerhard Berg started working for Vatne Møbler. His designs — particularly for sofas — soon became popular.
Later in the 1950s, furniture designer Fredrik A. Kayser began creating pieces for Vatne Møbler. His furniture earned the company international acclaim. In 1960, Kayser’s 711 chair for Vatne Møbler won first place at an Industry Council chair competition.
After Kayser died in 1968, the company was overseen by interior designer Sigurd Resell. Resell’s most enduring contribution to Vatne Møbler was the 1970 Falcon armchair. The comfortable, leather-upholstered, X-framed chair came in second place at an Industry Council chair competition. In the 1970s, Resell designed a series of striking glass-topped Falcon coffee tables.
Vatne Møbler’s success lasted through the 1980s, a decade which included a collaboration with furniture designer Olav Eldøy. In 1989, the company encountered financial problems and was sold to Norwegian manufacturer Stokke AS.
In 2002, Knut Sæter’s son, Per Arne Sæter, reopened the family business by relaunching Kayser’s classic designs along with a new collection. Production shut down in 2008 due to the financial crisis, but started again in 2010.
In 2015, the grandson of Knut Sæter, Amund Sæter, published Møbeleventyret Vatne: Boken om Vatne Møbler 1946-1989, a book about the early history of Vatne Møbler. The company continues to operate the Vatne Møbler As store in Norway.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Vatne Møbler seating and tables.
Sigurd Resell Falcon Chair, 1970
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large version "Falcon" lounge chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1970, tuffed chocolate colored leather with detachable armrests, supported by suspended canva...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
"Falcon" Easy Chair by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushion in good condition with signs of usage.
Leather
$1,695
H 38.98 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair by Vatne Møbler Norway 1970s
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell and manufactured by Vatne Møbler in Norway in the 1970s. The chair has a high back and a light, comfortable appearance characteristic o...
Leather
$9,450 / set
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
Leather
$9,450 / set
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
Leather
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian "Falcon Chair" by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina. Produced by Vatne Möbler.
Leather
$9,450 / set
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
Leather
1970s High Back Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressel
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Turners Falls, MA
High Back Falcon lounge chair by Sigurd Ressell. Made by Vatne, Mobler, Norway. 1970’s Steel frame with suspended canvas and black leather cushion. Chair Unmarked.
Chrome
$3,260
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Norwegian Vintage Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Sofia, BG
Iconic FALCON lounge chair by Norwegian interior and industrial designer Sigurd Ressell (also spelled Resell) who was particularly active during the 1950s and ‘60s and is best known ...
Leather, Wood
$9,450 / set
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
Leather
1970s, Norwegian design by Sigurd Ressel, lounge chair model "Falcon".
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Sigurd Ressel, loungechair model "Falcon", rare version with armrests. Furniture leather, canvas, bent beech wood. Original good condition with very nice p...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design by Sigurd Ressel, lounge chair model "Falcon".
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Sigurd Ressel, model "Falcon" (model with armrests). Original brown furniture leather, canvas, dark bent beech wood. Original very good condition: no smell...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design by Sigurd Ressel, lounge chair, model "Falcon".
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Sigurd Ressel. Armchair model "Falcon". Original brown furniture leather, dark bent beech wood, canvas. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and s...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, lounge chair, model "Siesta".
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling. Lounge chair model "Siesta". Original brown furniture leather with very nice patina. Bent beech wood, canvas. Original good condition: no s...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
1970s, Norwegian design by Erde & Nordhal Solheim, lounge chair, model "Kengu".
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Erde & Nordhal Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Lounge chair, model "Kengu". Original brown furniture leather, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, n...
Leather, Bentwood
1970s, Norwegian design by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim, set of chair with stool.
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim. Set of chair with footstool, model "Kengu". Brown furniture leather, canvas, bent wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no...
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
