DESIGNER | Ingmar Relling

DESIGNER | Ingmar Relling

Ingmar Relling (1920-2002) was an impassioned designer who created a series of functional furniture designs during his long career. He started his career at Rastad & Relling design studio in 1947 before establishing his own studio in Sykkylven in 1950. Today, he is considered as one of the greatest contributors to the golden era of Scandinavian Design. Simplicity, minimalism, elegance and uncompromising quality are key concepts in all of Relling’s designs.
In 1965, Ingmar Relling designed his greatest creation: the Siesta chair. It earned him first prize at the Industry Council for Furniture and Furnishing Industry Chair competition the same year. Even the White House was furnished with Ingmar Relling’s Siesta. Today, the Siesta chair stands out as an internationally recognised classic and a Norwegian icon.

hjelle | siesta classic 300 chair | high back | black oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 300 chair | high back | oak + elmo rustical tan leather
hjelle | siesta classic 300 chair | high back | oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 301 chair | high back + armrests | black oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 301 chair | high back + armrests | oak + elmo rustical tan leather
hjelle | siesta classic 301 chair | high back + armrests | oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 301 chair | high back + armrests | oak + vintage 413 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 302 chair | low back | black oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 302 chair | low back | oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 304 footstool | black oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 304 footstool | oak + elmo rustical tan leather
hjelle | siesta classic 304 footstool | oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta classic 304 footstool | oak + vintage cognac 413
hjelle | siesta fiora 305 chair | high back | oak + hemsen HA19 leather
hjelle | siesta fiora 305N chair | high back + neck cushion | oak + elmo rustical tan leather
hjelle | siesta fiora 307 chair | low back | black oak + hemsen HA19 leather
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hjelle | siesta fiora 307 chair | low back | oak + dunes 21004 leather
hjelle | siesta fiora 307 chair | low back | oak + elmo rustical tan leather
hjelle | siesta fiora 309 footstool | oak + elmo rustical tan leather
hjelle | siesta fiora 309 footstool | oak + hemsen HA19 leather
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hjelle | siesta ovis 302OV chair | low back | oak + moonlight sheepskin
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Ingmar Relling Furniture at Top3

Ingmar Relling was one of the best furniture designers of his time. He started designing furniture in 1947 and started his studio in 1950. Without a doubt, Relling was one of the greatest contributors to Scandinavian design, which is marked by an elegant yet minimalistic approach to design.

All of Ingmar Relling designs have featured great quality and a unique, sophisticated style that is impossible to beat. He made designs with clean lines, sleek finishes, and premium materials that always meant they stood out wherever you placed them. He always found a way to blend design, function, and comfort quality, without sacrificing quality, which is why his pieces are still so sought-after long after his passing.

The Ingmar Relling Siesta Chair

In 1965, Relling invented his signature Siesta chair, undoubtedly the greatest chair of all time. This chair has a very eye-catching design with its clean lines and sleek leather in the sitting area. This silhouette is very comfortable, with a backrest and a slanted finish to help you relax and unwind.

The Ingmar Relling siesta chair is highly customizable. When purchasing this piece, you can either get it with or without the back cushion, which is very comfortable. You also have the option to choose whether you want your chair with armrests or not depending on your preference. The plywood chair frame comes in two finishes: black lacquered or natural.

Why Purchase the Ingmar Relling Siesta Chair?

Why? Because it is impossible not to fall in love with this masterpiece. It offers everything you need in a chair: comfort, chic design, high durability, and functionality. The Ingmar Relling Siesta Chair has won many international awards, and despite being a 60’s piece, it still stands out among the most modern pieces. The upholstery leather is of high quality according to international standards and is also environmentally friendly.

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