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Falcon First is an iconic piece of design history. The story started in 1971 when Sigurd Resell designed the chair, drawing great inspiration from the hammock. The chair’s hanging construction provides a nice movement and a unique seating comfort. Falcon First is the classic and original Falcon chair, recognized by its buttons. Sigurd Resell had a solid carpentry education with him before he studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (1943–1947). He designed some of the post-war most shapely furniture and is known for his steel furniture. In 1970, the Industry Council invited to the furniture competition "A piece of furniture". Sigurd Resell received second prize for the Blankvals armchair. The chair, which was later named Falcon, which has become one of the most known Norwegian furniture icons.

This is the highback model of the Falcon chair. Also available in a lowback model. The accompanying footstool is also available.

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Life along the elongated Norwegian coast was tough in the 1940s. Located between deep fjords and majestic mountains the farmers in the small village of Sykkylven started to build furniture in barns or cellars to ensure their own livelihood. The wish to provide more jobs led Sykkylven's Lars Karl Hjelle to start up his own furniture factory in 1940 and found LK Hjelle. Hjelle's aim is to create beautiful, timeless Scandinavian pieces. Being a Norwegian family business producing furniture to an international market requires courage. Maybe even a little heroism. Hjelle's close cooperation with both young Norwegian and international designers has made Hjelle known for innovative furniture design. Despite the scale of theirTheir furniture is still made at their own factory in Sykkylven, Norway.

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