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Westnofa Furniture Dressers

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
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Lowboy Dresser by Westnofa, c1960s
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Mid-century Westnofa Mahogany and Teak Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Dressers

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Mid-Century Teak Dresser by Westnofa
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Sleek Mid-Century Modern double dresser by Westnofa. All teak grain six drawer dresser with sculpted wood handles and tapered legs. Please confi...
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Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dresser by Westnofa Norway
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A Midcentury Scandinavian Modern gentleman's chest by Westnofa Furniture. Book matched rosewood veneer with beautifully patterned wood grain. This tall dresser has seven dovetailed d...
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Westnofa Rosewood Dresser
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long chest of drawers in rich rosewood grain. Made by Westnofa in Norway, with finished back and long sculpted handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Westnofa Furniture Dressers

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Dressers

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Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak 14-Drawer Tall Dresser Wardrobe by Westnofa
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Beautiful mid-century Norwegian modern teak 14-drawer tall dresser Wardrobe by Westnofa. Great design and great vintage condition - clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth with do...
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Westnofa 3 Piece Rosewood Dresser Set, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Monrovia, CA
Westnofa of Norway labeled 3 Piece rosewood dresser Set, 1960s. Gorgeous Rosewood all the way around. These pieces are able to float within the room. There are 2 matching chest...
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Scandinavian Modern Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Norway
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Stunning 1960's Modern Brazilian Rosewood Eight-Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Furniture Norway. The back side also is finished in R...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Westnofa Furniture Dressers

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Westnofa Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
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Westnofa Furniture dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

Westnofa Furniture dressers 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 dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers by Westnofa Furniture were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by Arne Vodder, Børge Mogensen, and Falster Møbelfabrik. Prices for Westnofa Furniture dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,197.
Questions About Westnofa Furniture Dressers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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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