Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
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 Siesta leather lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, 1960
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Siesta armchair in a beautiful, rich chocolate brown with an additional cushion in the headrest and armrests. The leather of the armchair is soft and well-preserved, showing slight...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Scandinavian Modern beige Leather Siesta Low Safari Lounge Chairs Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Westnofa Norwegian modern Low Siesta Safari chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Blonde beech Beech Wooden frames, beautiful light beige leather cushions. Bentwood frames and t...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Marked by label
- Rare type.
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Relling Highback Siesta Chairs in Beige Leather with Matching Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great pair of highback Siesta chairs in light grey leather with one matching ottoman and light brown stained bentwood beech frame. Designed by Norwegian design icon, Ingmar Relling i...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Siesta Footstool Green Nubuk Leather Ingmar Relling Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Siesta Footstool Ottoman in Green Nubuk Leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s
Ottoman for the Siesta Chair by Norwegian manufacturer Westnofa, de...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Mid Century Westnofa Chair and Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern swivel, tilt lounge chair and ottoman, made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's. The chair and ottoman are in very good, clean, ready to use c...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,200 / set
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling, original condition, leather.
By Harald Relling, Westnofa Furniture
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, teak...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Danish Modern "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman By Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Modern Elegance by Ingmar Relling
This 1960s "Siesta" Lounge Chair & Ottoman, designed by renowned Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling and produced by Westnofa, is a masterclas...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Arnt Lande for Westnofa Recliner
Ottoman
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern armchair that reclines for comfort. Comes with matching footstool. Made in Norway by Westnofa, featuring sleek teak body frame.
Ottoman: 13.5" h, 19.75" w, 14" d
P...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Norway, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Siesta High-Back Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
Features, Teak frames with canvas slings and buttoned leather cushions
Signature: Retains Westnof...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Harald Relling for Westnofa Wing Wingback Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 'Wing Wingback lounge chair and ottomane were designed by Harald Relling and were produced by Westnofa in Norway.
They are made from brown aniline leather on chromed tubular st...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Very Rare Midcentury Lounge Chair Siesta, Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- early model
- faux leather with patina
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Westnofa Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern Westnofa siesta chairs with bent plywood frames and deep brown leather upholstery. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$2,300 / set
1970s Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair in Steel and Brown Leather
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Stainless Steel and Leather "Siesta" Lounge Chair, initially designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in 1965. This example dates to the 1970s, and was produced in Denmark. ...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian pair of lounge chairs in teak and leather Westnofa Norway 1960
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Pair of sculptural lounge chairs in solid teak and black leather, manufactured by Westnofa, Norway 1960. This unique set showcases the refined Scandinavian design language with flowi...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Lounge Chair by Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway for Westnofa
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda, Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Rare example, high back lounge chair, made by P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway Westnofa. Solid teak frame supports tweed upholstered continuous seat and back. Arm height 20 i...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
SOLD 01/05/26 Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Mid Century Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 29 wide x 37 deep x 35.75 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height/chair cle...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in München, BY
Siesta armchair with high backrest and armrests in black leather and black bentwood frame. Designed by Norwegian design icon Ingmar Relling in the late 1960s and manufactured by West...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Gerhard Berg Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce Mama Bear lounge chair, designed by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa. A classic Scandinavian modern design, featuring exquisite carved teak paws. T...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Pair of Mid Century Leather Armchairs model "Panther" by Arnt Lande for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Reclining Leather Armchairs model "Panther" designed by Arnt Lande Westnofa. They are done in brown leather and feature a r...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition with nice patina. No smells and no stains. Black leather, canvas, and bent...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair
Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Westnofa Scandinavian rosewood lounge chair & ottoman by Ingmar Relling
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman made in Nor...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
Retro Vintage Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Armchair
A striking and unusual Scandinavian armchair designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned Wes...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
$650 Sale Price / item
34% Off
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern lounge chair and ottoman with sculpted teak frames and elegant plush blue upholstery. Sleek design offers the ability for both pieces to recline for optimal ...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood chair covered in a lovely retro leather
Chair dimensions (approximate), seat height 38cm, back height 94c...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Very rare GREY leather lounge chair with black lacquered plywood and canvas by Ingmar Relling for Westnova, Norway 1960s
If you're looking...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
2x 60s 70s Easy Chair Leather Armchairs Westnofa Norway Mid Century
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s Easy Chair Leather Armchairs Westnofa Norway Mid Century
Item: 2x Leather Armchairs
Manufacturer: Westnofa
Condition: Good - Vintage
Age: Approx. 1960-1970
Dimensions...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Westnofa, Bentwood, Fabric, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Westnofa, Mid-Century Modern, Bentwood, Fabric, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Norway, 1960s
A bentwood lounge chair and ottoman designed...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made from teak and high quality aniline leather and come fully restored.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Westnofa Norwegian Black Leather and Red Wool Reversible Chaise Lounge
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture, Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Westnofa Norwegian made leather chaise lounge with reversible cushion. This chaise is exemplary of Scandinavian design genius. It achieves so much, by such simple means. The original...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Upholstery
$1,605 Sale Price
55% Off
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood
Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern lounge chair made in Norway by Westnofa. A rosewood bentwood frame brown leather cushions.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Danish folding chairs by Westnofa , 1970’s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 Danish folding chairs by Westnofa , 1970’s
Dimensions: 72cm Width, 60cm Depth, 75cm Height, 37,5cm Height Seat
Condition: Good
Period: ...
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1970s Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s Set of 2
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s
Set of 2
Design year: 1970s
Made in Norway
Style: vintage, Danish modern
Designed by: Ingmar Relling for ...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Nordic modern curved solid wood, green and brown velvet armchair by Danber, 1970
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
Nordic modern curved solid wood, green and brown velvet armchair by Danber, 1970.
Armchair in curved solid wood and green and brown velvet, by Danber, ca. 1970
Armchair with curved s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s
Design year: 1970s
Made in Norway
Style: vintage, Danish modern
Designed by: Ingmar Relling for Westnofa,...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Westnofa Furniture lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Westnofa Furniture lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Westnofa Furniture were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Vatne Møbler, Ingmar Relling, and Sigurd Ressell. Prices for Westnofa Furniture lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $650 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,027.
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Questions About Westnofa Furniture Lounge Chairs
- 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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