Westnofa Furniture Beds and Bed Frames
Norwegian
While Norway comprises something of an unsung chapter in the history of Scandinavian modernism, an export company called Westnofa shouldn’t be overlooked. It represented a collective of the country’s leading manufacturers to promote and export their furniture worldwide. Westnofa was key to the success of Norway’s mid-century designers and furniture brands, and fostered the growth of entities that might otherwise be unknown to today’s design aficionados.
Norway’s furniture factories were largely destroyed during World War II, and while the country’s sophisticated works — designed in teak, pine and other prized woods — had earned a place in Scandinavian modernism, its output was overshadowed by big names such as Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen who’d earned icon status in Finland and Denmark, respectively. Westnofa, a name derived from “West Norway Factories,” took shape in the late 1950s in order to circumvent the limitations that the country’s furniture industry had faced in the areas of marketing and production. Some of the manufacturers connected to Westnofa were P.I. Langlo Møbelfabrikk, Ekornes, Stokke and Vestlandske.
Westnofa took great pains to devise the most cost-effective and efficient method of packing and shipping worldwide. Flat-pack assembly for lightweight shipping was the result. In neighboring Sweden during the late 1940s, DUX president and furniture designer Folke Ohlsson put the same idea into practice. Flat-pack assembly saved space in warehouses and money on transportation. It’s a breakthrough that survives today — namely at popular Swedish brand IKEA.
While it’s unclear if Westnofa also produced furniture in addition to exporting the goods of a group of manufacturers, some of the more well-known designers that are today mentioned alongside the company include Ingmar Relling, Torstein Nilsen and Jens Nielsen. Relling is best known for seating and his most famous piece associated with Westnofa is his high-backed Siesta chair, which features supple leather cushions atop a bentwood frame. Torstein Nilsen designed an elegant glass-topped bentwood dining table that is also commonly linked with Westnofa. Jens Nielsen created minimalist, sculptural lounge chairs in birch and plywood that are connected with the Westnofa name.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Westnofa seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.
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Creator: Westnofa Furniture
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
This bunk bed measures: 77.5 wide x 41.25 deep x 56 inches high
Great Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wea...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Beds and Bed Frames
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Teak
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
By Westnofa Furniture
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Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
This bunk bed measures: 41.25 wide x 77.75 deep x 58 inches high
The nightstand attachment measures 10.75 ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
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Westnofa Furniture beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Westnofa Furniture beds and bed frames are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Westnofa Furniture beds and bed frames, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original beds and bed frames by Westnofa Furniture were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. Prices for Westnofa Furniture beds and bed frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,595 and can go as high as $6,495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,448.
Questions About Westnofa Furniture Beds and Bed Frames
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, the Westnofa furniture company is out of business. Westnofa was a Norwegian furniture company that was best known for the Siesta chair by Ingmar Relling. This chair won awards for its design and became highly desirable in the 60s and 70s, prompting the growth of more Westnofa designs. Unfortunately, the brand's popularity did not last. Shop a collection of vintage Westnofa furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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