Norki offers two vintage furniture curations, Les Collectionnistes and Les Classiques,
dedicated to Scandinavian vintage design from the 1930s-1970s.
These collections were born from the passion of Sonia Linard, founder of Norki and avid collector, and her husbands for the rare pieces of this prosperous post-war period. Mid-century Scandinavian design stands out for its clean lines and minimalist elegance. These emblematic pieces of furniture, with absolute comfort, reflect a lifestyle that deserves to be preserved.
Post-war, furniture needed to be robust and material efficient.
The demand was exponential, and the designers of the time embarked on an essential aesthetic renewal.
Designers had to meet the practical demands of modern life, clearly express an object’s function, which had to be structurally and aesthetically simple and unornamented, emphasize the object’s qualities, and serve the greatest number of people. As a result of this necessity for innovation, incredible materials emerged: single piece moulded plywood (like Arne Jacobsen's Ant Chair), metal, plastic, and fiberglass (such as Eero Saarinen's famous Tulip Chair) are just a few examples.
Under the artistic direction of Sonia Linard, each piece is carefully, almost lovingly, selected, then restored in our French Workshop. These pieces are renovated and reupholstered with the utmost care, respecting artisanal traditions, to honour the original design. Indeed, our mission is to enhance mid-20th century design while preserving the unique history of each piece.
These exceptional pieces of furniture, which have stood the test of time and eras, are tangible proof of the timelessness of these rare objects. Their lines adapt to all interiors, from the most classic to the most contemporary, and find their place in the most beautiful homes worldwide.
Our Maison is particularly proud to share this selection of unique objects with you!