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Sirocco Leather Lounge Chairs

Vintage Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
Vintage Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

Vintage Rosewood and Leather "Sirocco" Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Introducing a stunning vintage leather lounge chair designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs are crafted with a solid frame in ash and a wa...

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century

1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century

By Scanform, Arne Norell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...

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Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Beige Leather Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s
Rare Beige Leather Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s

Rare Beige Leather Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The original 'Sirocco' chair from 1964 designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. Handmade in Sweden in the same factory that Arne Norell established in the 1960s. All according to hi...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s
Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of safari armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs feature a rosewood frame combined with rich...

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Mid-20th Century 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. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic Scandin...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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 Limhamn, Skåne län

Easy chair model Sirocco designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

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. These chairs are iconic examples of Scandinavian Moder...

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

Materials

Leather, Ash

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 Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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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

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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 Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

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

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.

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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

Unavailable

H 27 in W 27 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair

By Arne Norell, Scanform

Located in Asheville, NC

Fabulous Sirocco safari chair by the Swedish designer Arne Norell Sirocco in rosewood and original black leather. The chair has a beautiful rustic modern vibe: rugged black leather w...

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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. Very comfortable and elegant, will bring a touch of design to every inte...

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20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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.

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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

Unavailable

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...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rosewood "Sirocco" Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
Rosewood "Sirocco" Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

Rosewood "Sirocco" Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of stunning vintage rosewood "Sirocco" Leather safari lounge chairs. Designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB in Aneby Sweden.       

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rosewood "Sirocco" Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
Rosewood "Sirocco" Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

Rosewood "Sirocco" Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning pair of vintage rosewood "Sirocco" leather safari lounge chairs by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB in Aneby Sweden

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sirocco Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norel
Pair of Sirocco Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norel

Pair of Sirocco Leather Lounge Chairs by Arne Norel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of wonderful sirocco chairs designed by Arne Norel.

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20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs
Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs

Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful original model of a modern classic safari chair. A set of two Sirocco arm chairs designed by Arne Norell in 1964, Sweden. Frame in solid wood, armrests, backrest and seat i...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

“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. This example ...

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Mid-20th Century Colombian Scandinavian 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 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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Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

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.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

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! This ingenious chair was designed...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of "Sirocco" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
Pair of "Sirocco" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

Pair of "Sirocco" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

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H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in

Pair of "Sirocco" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of awesome “Sirocco” lounge chairs by Arne Norell. Rosewood frame and black leather upholstery, with a removable cushion.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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 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. This example ...

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Mid-20th Century Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell
Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Sirocco Safari lounge chairs in rosewood designed by Arne Norell for Möbel AB, Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Rosewood, AB Aneby, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Rosewood, AB Aneby, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Rosewood, AB Aneby, 1960s

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful example of Arne Norells "Sirocco" chairs in green leather and rosewood. Designed & produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, in the 1960s.. These appealing armchairs...

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury "Sirocco" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
Pair of Midcentury "Sirocco" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

Pair of Midcentury "Sirocco" Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of “Sirocco” lounge chairs by Arne Norell. Rosewood frame and cognac leather upholstery, with a removable cushion.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell pair Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Red leather and Ash, Sweden
Arne Norell pair Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Red leather and Ash, Sweden

Arne Norell pair Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Red leather and Ash, 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood, Ash

Vintage Arne Norell Lounge Chair, Model Sirocco, Sweden, circa 1970
Vintage Arne Norell Lounge Chair, Model Sirocco, Sweden, circa 1970

Vintage Arne Norell Lounge Chair, Model Sirocco, Sweden, circa 1970

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Arne Norell lounge chair, model Sirocco, Sweden, circa 1970. Original light olive green leather with nice wear and patina.

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Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Brown Leather
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Brown Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Brown Leather

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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Brown Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of Sirocco easy chairs in dark stained ash and brown leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

“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. Frame is solid Cocobolo. Age consistent signs of use. Versatile and v...

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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. This safari...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Arne Norell Safari lounge chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden 1970s. Original green leather with light wear and patina.

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Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s. Original brown leather with nice wear and patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Nashville, TN

Pair of Arne Norell Safari lounge chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s. Original cognac leather with nice wear and patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of Arne Norell Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s
Rare Pair of Arne Norell Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Rare Pair of Arne Norell Lounge Chairs, Model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Nashville, TN

Rare pair of Arne Norell lounge chairs, model Sirocco, Sweden, 1970s. Original black leather upholstery on a black frame with light wear and patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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. Solid brass hardware accents.Beautiful original con...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arne Norell
Mid Century Rosewood Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arne Norell

Mid Century Rosewood Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Sirocco Safari lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood designed by Arne Norell for Möbel AB, Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, 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

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

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

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Original Arne Norell Safari (Sirocco) chair with wood frame and black leather in lovely vintage condition. The chair will be disassembled for shipping but was designed to be taken ap...

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model Sirocco or Scirocco designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell pair of 'Sirocco' lounge chairs Norel Mobel AB Denmark 1960
Arne Norell pair of 'Sirocco' lounge chairs Norel Mobel AB Denmark 1960

Arne Norell pair of 'Sirocco' lounge chairs Norel Mobel AB Denmark 1960

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Striking pair of “Sirocco” lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Mobel AB, Denmark 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Norell Sirocco chairs Sweden 1964
Arne Norell Sirocco chairs Sweden 1964

Arne Norell Sirocco chairs Sweden 1964

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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Arne Norell Sirocco chairs Sweden 1964

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This is for an amazing pair of lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell for Norell Mobler, Sweden 1964. These versions are made of solid rosewood frames and they have a fantastic cognac...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco in Rosewood and Brown Leather
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco in Rosewood and Brown Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco in Rosewood and Brown Leather

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model Sirocco designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

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. Also with rare rosewood table. The ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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 Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

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. This pair features a solid teak frame strapped together by lea...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sirocco Chairs by Arne Norell
Pair of Sirocco Chairs by Arne Norell

Pair of Sirocco Chairs by Arne Norell

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H 28.35 in W 27 in D 26 in

Pair of Sirocco Chairs by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Sirocco chairs by Arne Norell in patinated, natural leather. Made in Sweden, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Brown and Red Leather
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Brown and Red Leather

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Brown and Red Leather

By Arne Norell

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A pair of Sirocco easy chairs in rosewood and brown / red leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.

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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

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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...

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Vintage Cognac Leather and Stained Ash "Sirocco" Easy Chair by Arne Norell
Vintage Cognac Leather and Stained Ash "Sirocco" Easy Chair by Arne Norell

Vintage Cognac Leather and Stained Ash "Sirocco" Easy Chair by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Hitchin, England

A stunning vintage cognac leather and stained ash "Sirocco" easy chair by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB. Arne Norell (1917–1971) was an Iconic Swedish furniture designer...

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A Vintage Cognac Leather and Rosewood "Sirocco" Easy Chair by Arne Norell
A Vintage Cognac Leather and Rosewood "Sirocco" Easy Chair by Arne Norell

A Vintage Cognac Leather and Rosewood "Sirocco" Easy Chair by Arne Norell

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Hitchin, England

A stunning vintage cognac leather and Rosewood "Sirocco" easy chair by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB. Arne Norell (1917–1971) was an Iconic Swedish furniture designer. In ...

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Pair of Original Sirocco Chairs by Norell
Pair of Original Sirocco Chairs by Norell

Pair of Original Sirocco Chairs by Norell

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H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in

Pair of Original Sirocco Chairs by Norell

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Great looking pair of Scirocco easy chairs in ash and patinated leather. Designed by Arne Norell and made in Sweden in the 1960s. Original condition.

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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

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

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Sirocco Easychair by Arne Norell Leather and Ash
Sirocco Easychair by Arne Norell Leather and Ash

Sirocco Easychair by Arne Norell Leather and Ash

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Sirocco Easychair by Arne Norell Leather and Ash

By Arne Norell

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„Sirocco“ easychair by Arne Norell. Designed 1964. In very good vintage condition. Made in ash wood and light brown leather.1970s

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Pair '2' of Black Leather Arne Norell 'Sirocco' Easy Chairs with Brass Buckles
Pair '2' of Black Leather Arne Norell 'Sirocco' Easy Chairs with Brass Buckles

Pair '2' of Black Leather Arne Norell 'Sirocco' Easy Chairs with Brass Buckles

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Utrecht, NL

The original 'Sirocco' chair from 1964 designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. Handmade in Sweden in the same factory that Arne Norell established in the 1960s. All according to hi...

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Pair of Stunning Vintage Leather and Rosewood "Sirocco" Easy Chairs by Arne No
Pair of Stunning Vintage Leather and Rosewood "Sirocco" Easy Chairs by Arne No

Pair of Stunning Vintage Leather and Rosewood "Sirocco" Easy Chairs by Arne No

By Norell Möbel AB

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A pair of stunning vintage leather and rosewood "Sirocco" easy chairs by Arne Norell, produced by AB Arne Norell. Arne Norell (1917–1971) was a Swedish furniture designer....

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Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Cognac Leather for Norell AB, Sweden
Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Cognac Leather for Norell AB, Sweden

Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs in Cognac Leather for Norell AB, Sweden

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Pair of easy chairs model Sirocco in cognac leather designed by Arne Norell, Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. The chairs are made of a lacquered Ash wood frame and orig...

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Nice Clean Pair of 1970’s Arne Norell Sirocco Chairs in Brown Leather & Rosewood
Nice Clean Pair of 1970’s Arne Norell Sirocco Chairs in Brown Leather & Rosewood

Nice Clean Pair of 1970’s Arne Norell Sirocco Chairs in Brown Leather & Rosewood

By Arne Norell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

a nice pair of Sirocco chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced in Sweden in the 1970’s. These chairs appear to have rosewood frames and brown leather slings and cushions. These c...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

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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. Made by Norell Mobel in Sweden with makers label intact. Fast and inexpensive shi...

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

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs by Norell AB in Sweden

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H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chairs by Norell AB in Sweden

By Arne Norell

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model Sirocco in ash and brown / red leather designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Norell AB in Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ash, Leather

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Sirocco Leather Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of sirocco leather lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct sirocco leather lounge chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Sirocco leather lounge chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of sirocco leather lounge chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern sirocco leather lounge chairs are of considerable interest. Sirocco leather lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB and Scanform are consistently popular.

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Prices for sirocco leather lounge chairs start at $1,695 and top out at $16,137 with the average selling for $4,957.

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.

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Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.