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Sigurd Ressel and Falcon Chair
Norwegian Sigurd Ressel designed a very neat chair called a Falcon chair. I saw one, described it, and PodBoy amazingly connected my rambling description not only with the chair by Ressel but with a picture. See the link below.
My question is this: Can anyone tell me about Sigurd Ressel and about any other items that he designed? Also, around when did he design the Falcon chair. To reiterate from my prior post, the amazing thing about this chair is how he manages to get lumbar support out of hammock style design. Quite remarkable. Designers of chairs should study this design IMHO. Its much more sophisticated than it looks. Any links to Ressel's other work would be much appreciated.
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Hi Simon, hi Don
Before you direct your admiration toward the wrong person, the designer of the Siesta is Ingmar Relling
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Falcon Chair by Sigurd Resell
The first of these Falcon chairs came with steel/chrome legs in 1970/1971. Because of the heavy weight and the new technology at the time (steaming and bending wood) the chair was fitted with lightweight glued lamell wood legs in 1974. This was a sucsess becaus the shippment cost was redused by 70%. The chair came in two sizes. A tall recliner style and a low lounge style. It also came with an ottoman and a glass table.
My favorite by far is the chrome edition wich resantly has experienced a price boom because of the retro look, espesially in Asia. I visited the Vatne Mobler factory this summer. The owner told me that after closing the productionline for this chair in the late 90s, the license automaticly went back to the disigner (Sigurd Resell). He sold the license to a guy in Norway who is fabricating the tall chair in Asia with black lether and chrome legs.
Vatne Mobler had some old chrome legs and brown lether pillows laying around. Ofcourse I bought them all! When I recived them I could understand why Sigurd Resell changed the design from steel to wood legs, the boxes where incredibly heavy. They came flat packed IKEA-style and were assambled only by 8 screwes under the seat. I think I used less than 3 minutes on the job.
Here is a picture of the falcon-type i bought.
http://www.retromoderndesign.com/easychairs/pages/PB130010_1.html
(Sorry for my poor english)
Regards Spikersuppa
http://www.retromoderndesign.com/easychairs/pages/PB130010_l...
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17-Oct-06 |
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Vatne Mobler visit
Since you were just at the factory, I have a question. I have 2 falcon chairs I purchased in Norway in 1978. Rosewood with brown leather cushions. One of the front legs just snapped. Did the factory have any replacement wooden legs for the Falcon? Or would a metal frame fit the sling from the falcon chair from the 1970's? Please reply. Magne tusen takk!
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27-Oct-06 |
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Hei Tricia
I didn't ask if they had any spare parts for the rosewood version of the Falcon Chair, but I'm visiting the factory again in desember and I could ask then if they have any spare parts. I think there were two types of rosewoodlegs in -78 so I need to know what colour rosewood your chairs are and if it is the tall or low type of chair.
You could also try to email your question to them at [email protected]
The metal frame will fit your sling from -78, but on my visit the only had a few metal feet of the low version left.
There are always some of these rosewood chairs for sale on the net. In Scandnavia the price is approx 80 - 100 dollars.
http://[email protected]
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02-Feb-07 |
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restore falcon?
I have 2 high back falcon chairs. The back section of the canvas sling is tearing in both. Is there anyone in australia able to restore them.
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29-Oct-09 |
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Wooden Leg for Sigurd Resell Falcon Chair
Hello,
does anybody know if it is possible to get single wooden legs for the Sigurd Resell Falcon Chair or if there is a way to repair them?
Thank you for your answer
Sven
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22-Jan-10 |
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Buying new from China?
Hi,
I've tried to buy a second hand pair of chairs but Ebay is no luck, any tips?
Otherwise, where could I buy the newly manufactured chairs from China?
Thanks,
Irene
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01-Jun-10 |
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Any luck on a new leg?
I also need a new leg for one of my Falcon chairs. Did you have any luck finding one? Thanks for your help. Please email me if you did.
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01-Jun-10 |
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I wonder if..
the SR coffee table legs has the same dimensions as the front legs of the chair?
If so, you could use as a replacement.
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31-Jul-10 |
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Any luck on a new leg?
Hi Ive just had the same problem as you the front leg just snapped on my chair, did you ever find a replacement?
Thanks Karen
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17-Aug-10 |
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Leather replacement for Falcon chairs
I have two Falcon chairs and an ottoman that I purchased in the mid 1980s in Maryland. I want to replace the leather seats and ottoman pad. Can anyone tell me the name of the leather, or where I can get the replacements? I live in upstate NY. Thanks, TM
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30-Aug-10 |
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falcon chair with armrests
Hi,
I just bought a chair with is very similar to the falcon , but
what I was wondering about is that our chair has got armrests.
Does anyone know, if this is also an original by Sigurd Ressel?
Thank you for any answer in advance.
I will post photos within the next days...
kind regards
Tho
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31-Aug-10 |
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14-Sep-10 |
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I have another variation on...
I have another variation on the theme - my two chairs have the chrome legs, high back brown leather cushions, but have leather straps connecting the cushions to the chrome, rather than the chrome pins - any ideas as to whether this is still a Sigurd Ressel chair, possibly an earlier version?
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24-Sep-10 |
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Felcon Chair
How can I tell if the Felcon chair I have is a real 1970s model or one of the new ones being made in Asia. Mine is black leather high back with very heavy polished chrome legs. If it is a Asian version what are the worth and where do they sell them in the USA.
Thanks
Funky Junkie
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28-Dec-10 |
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Broken Leg
Hi Karen this is a message all the way from Australia - I too have a broken front leg to my beautiful Falcon Chair - did you have any luck sourcing one?
Richard
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30-Jan-11 |
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Felcon Chair
I have a Felcon chair black with the chrome legs. How can I tell if it is from the early 1970s or a new one made in china in the 1990s. I can send you photos if you like.
Thank you
Michael
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26-May-11 |
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Replacement leg Falcon chair
Hi Spikersuppa
I saw your posting from -06 about buying a bunch of Falcon chair legs. If you still have any available, I am looking for a front leg, preferably black...
If you would have one or know where I can find one, please let me know.
Thanks!
Carina
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31-May-11 |
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missing buttons
Yesterday I bought two Falcons with the matching ottoman in Oslo. They are in good condition, but are missing alltogether 12 leather-buttons. Anyone knows where or how to get similar buttons?
They are wonderful chairs and i paid almost nothing for them- feel lucky!
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16-Jun-11 |
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Falcon chair replacement leg
Hi, I'm also looking for a front replacement leg for my Falcon chair. Has anyone had any luck finding replacements?
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08-Jul-11 |
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Falcon Chair
I need a rosewood front leg for one of my "Falcon" chairs. If anybody can help I will be eternally grateful. Will pay asking price.
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16-Sep-11 |
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08-Dec-11 |
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Replacement legs
Freddy Figg.
Whats your email address? I want to investigate replacement legs for the Falcon Chair.
P
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08-Dec-11 |
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Falcon . . .
Here's a pic of my falcon chair & coffee table. The chair is missing a couple of the buttons & I'm not sure if the glass is original on the coffee table. Clear glass, would it of been smoked originally? Both items found in charity shops.
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12-Dec-11 |
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I have a complete set of...
I have a complete set of replacement parts for a Falcon chair identical to the one in picture above.
But....
It's located in Norway.
lars.fjetland at hotmail.com
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