Vintage Falcon armchair in brown leather and chromed steel by Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Møbler, Norway 1970

Iconic hammock-style Falcon chair in brown leather on a chromed steel base, designed by Sigurd Ressel and made by Vatne Møbler in Norway in 1970s. Falcon chairs are both intensely comfortable and stylish options for home office chairs, living room loungers or bedroom reading seats. Whatever your style, a vintage Falcon chair will pair perfectly with almost any contemporary home, evoking an elegant style that will elevate any interior with a timeless design from one of the 20th Century's most celebrated designers. The History of the Falcon Chair The Falcon Chair was designed by Sigurd Ressell, a Norwegian industrial designer, and after its release in 1970, it quickly became known as Ressells signature piece. It was designed in collaboration with Vatne Møbler, where Ressell became the chief designer in 1968. It was originally named Blank Vals and was designed for a furniture competition for the Industry Council. In 1971 Vatne began producing the chair for sale and within just two years Vatne’s worldwide sales tripled. The original Falcon Chair features a chrome base with its characteristic brown leather seating, but a laminate frame version was released in 1974 which was much lighter, making for easier shipping and distribution. (every version of the chair can be disassembled and sent in almost flat packages!) It is this laminate version which is still produced and sold today by the manufacturer Rybø. Owing to its popularity, there have been a number of copycat Falcon chair designs, including the Danish Superstar Chair. However, Vatne filed a patent which it eventually won the rights to, deterring further copycat versions from being produced. This particular one chair is in fantastic vintage condition with minimal signs of wear, leather cushions were preserved in great shape and additionally they were treated with special compounds, so they are really pleasant to touch. Seat height: 44 cm Reference : 257682