{"product_id":"vintage-black-leather-brown-plywood-siesta-chair-ingmar-relling-westnofa-denmark-1970s-scandinavian-mid-century-modern-minimalist-furniture","title":"Siesta Lounge Chair in Black Leather \u0026 Bent Plywood by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eModel · Siesta\u003cbr\u003eDesigner · Ingmar Relling\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer · Westnofa\u003cbr\u003eOrigin · Norway\u003cbr\u003ePeriod · 1970s\u003cbr\u003eStyle · Scandinavian Modern \/ Mid-Century Modern\u003cbr\u003eMaterials · Bent plywood, leather\u003cbr\u003eColour · Brown, black\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Siesta is one of those designs where almost everything unnecessary has disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Ingmar Relling in 1965, the chair replaces the conventional upholstered armchair with a remarkably economical structure. Two sweeping laminated wooden elements form the frame, while the leather seating is suspended within it rather than built around a heavy internal construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a chair that feels simultaneously architectural and relaxed. Its bentwood frame carries the load, the suspended seat responds naturally to the body, and the space between the two gives the entire object its characteristic visual lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this example, the combination of a rich brown frame and original black leather gives the Siesta a particularly grounded character. The materials have aged together rather than being separated from their history, allowing subtle traces of use to become part of the chair rather than imperfections to disguise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is furniture reduced to a few intelligent decisions, which is perhaps why the Siesta still feels so contemporary decades after it was designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngmar Relling (1920–2002) was one of the defining figures of Norwegian modern furniture design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter beginning his career with Rastad \u0026amp; Relling in 1947, he established his own practice in Sykkylven in 1950. Working within Norway's strong furniture-making tradition, Relling developed an approach based on structural economy, comfort and an unusually disciplined use of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Siesta became the defining work of his career. Designed in 1965, it received first prize in the Norwegian Industry Council for Furniture and Furnishing competition and subsequently became one of Norway's most internationally recognised furniture designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestnofa played an important role in bringing Norwegian modern furniture to an international audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished as an export collaboration representing furniture manufacturers from western Norway, Westnofa helped introduce Norwegian design to markets throughout Europe and overseas. Relling's Siesta became one of the pieces most closely associated with this international success and remains an enduring symbol of Norwegian modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bentwood structure and black leather upholstery remain fully original and are preserved in good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth materials display subtle traces of age and use. The leather has developed natural character, while the wooden structure retains its rich brown tone and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese signs form part of the chair's authentic vintage presence rather than detracting from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth · 64 cm \/ 25 in\u003cbr\u003eDepth · 43 cm \/ 17 in\u003cbr\u003eHeight · 79 cm \/ 31 in\u003cbr\u003eSeat height · 43 cm \/ 17 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lounge chair is accompanied by a Back to the Furniture Certificate of Originality, a Back to the Furniture flyer, a Thank You card and a small gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lounge chair is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available. Every piece is carefully prepared and packed for international transport. Shipping costs are calculated according to destination at checkout, with tracking provided after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnquiries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor questions about the piece, its condition, shipping, delivery or any other details, please get in touch. 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