Sigurd Ressell
Sigurd Ressell received second prize for the Blank Vals Armchair. The chair, which was later named “Falcon,” has become one of the most well-known Norwegian furniture icons.
VIEW ALL PRODUCTSSigurd Ressell (also spelled Resell) had a solid carpentry education with him before he studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (1943–1947).
After his studies, he was employed at Rastad & Relling. He remained there until 1968, with the exception of a short period from 1953 to 1956. For Rastad & Relling, he designed some of the post-war most shapely furniture and is known for his steel furniture.
In 1970, an industrial design counsel invited him to compete in a furniture competition. Sigurd Ressell received second prize for the Blank Vals Armchair. The chair, which was later named “Falcon,” has become one of the most well-known Norwegian furniture icons.