Price is for the matching PAIR of chairs only. The 3-seater day/night sofa is an additional $1,995. Priority will be given to those buyers who want to keep this suite together.
LOCATION- Shorncliffe, BRISBANE but this furniture can be transported Australia-wide for a reasonable additional fee about $200 to get the pair of chairs to SYDNEY.
This FLER Narvik suite was re-upholstered in the 1990’s but has seen little use since then. The upholstery is a QUALITY textile weave with nice weight and texture to it- the tone marries in perfectly with the beauty of the timber too.
Background Info and Provenance
This description was updated in 2025
A matching vintage PAIR of Narvik chairs produced by FLER in the early-1960’s (designed by Fred Lowen & Ernest Rodeck). This is one of Australia’s best adaptions of a Danish design ever. This design has a beautiful sculptural elegance often seen in Danish furniture but is still different to all the Danish chairs I’ve come across. The best Parker designs from the 1960’s are stylish and beautiful- I think the Narvik design by FLER is at least as good. Pairs of these are getting REALLY hard to get now and have skyrocketed in value particularly in the last 5 or 6 years (particularly this design. These have lower backs compared to some and they are two loose cushions sitting on a frame. The later FLER Narvik versions have a more complicated sewing job.) And because this design sits at the pinnacle of vintage offerings, they will ALWAYS do well from an investment point of view. I can’t see vintage FLER Narvik pieces losing any value in the future and should only continue appreciating in value at the same rate they have in the past. (There’s just not enough of them around anymore for values to actually decrease.)
The quality is at the top. This suite was purchased new by our vendors in 1959- ONLY ONE OWNER look at these after over 65 years of use- incredible! This upholstery is second generation and in excellent condition- it’s in a nice, neutral tone and would be easy to work into any home. But if you ever need a change, re-upholstery is the easiest possible upholstery job. Simply take the loose existing cushions with new fabric to anyone who knows how to sew. This variety, that has loose cushions sitting on frames, are extremely practical all round. Apart from how easy the upholstery job is, the covers can be easily removed when they need to be washed (always replace the covers whilst still damp to prevent shrinkage.)
And I almost forgot. The comfort of FLER Narvik chairs is excellent. The angles are spot-on for comfort (the back AND seat section are both slanted back slightly to give your back full relaxation- plus the back is curved too). There’s also softness to the comfort because the cushions have a nice plushness to them.
Investing in vintage items such as FLER Narvik lounges is a great way to go. When lounge chairs look like this after 65 years of use, you’re guaranteed of the quality and durability you’re buying. There are very few better ways to invest in your home. By valuing and recycling vintage design you’re helping to reduce landfill and protect our environment for future generations.
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