ARNE NORELL "THUMB" ARMCHAIR, 1950s

A very rare Swedish mid century modern "Gary / Thumb" armchair in stained beech wood with an asymmetrical and sculptural shape designed by Arne Norell and produced by Gösta Westerbergs Möbler in Sweden during the 1950s In good original condition with the original velvet upholstery Dimensions: H: 75 cm / 29.50" W: 74 cm / 29.15" D: 84 cm / 33" SH: 39 cm / 15.35" Literature: Siesing, Andreas, 'Svenska möbler - folkhemsform i ull, jakaranda, furu och bok 1949-1970', Atlantis (Stockholm) 2015, p. 8, model pictured in an advert from Gösta Westerberg, 1952.