an "Ari" easy chair with ottoman, Norell Möbel, Aneby, ca 2020.
Chrome-plated steel with cushions upholstered in gold-shimmering "Elmo Treasure" leather, label marked. Height 77 cm, seat height 34 cm.
Purchased at Norell Möbel in 2021.
Reportedly, specially ordered with this upholstery for a furniture fair in 2020.
Ari is perhaps Arne Norell's most famous armchair. Its unique design was awarded the title "Showpiece of the year" in 1973 by British Furniture Manufacturers.
Arne Norell was a Swedish furniture designer. He started his own workshop in Solna, just outside Stockholm, in 1954. Norell was versatile and successfully utilised various material combinations such as turned wood, bentwood, support leather, fabric, leather, and metal. Many of his models only began production after his death. Norell was inspired by Danish design, which is evident in his lounge chair "Ari". The chair was awarded "Showpiece of the year" in 1973 by the British Furniture Manufacturer. "Sirocco" is another well-known piece of furniture signed by Norell.
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