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Rastad & Relling was founded in 1943 Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling. The highly progressive company was known for hiring young graduates from Norway's National Academy of Craft & Art Industry and serving as an incubator for many the country's best postwar furniture designers.
The firm’s reputation grew as it become involved in many prestigious projects. In 1947, Rastad & Relling was hired to design the interior of the upper deck smoking lounge on the royal ship Norway. In the 1950s, it was selected to design furniture and fixtures as part of an expansion and redesign of the Norwegian Parliament. The project was led by Adolf Relling and involved several designers, including Fredrik Kayser.
Many of Norways most successful mid-century designers worked at Rastad & Relling, big names like Fredrik Kayser, Arne Halvorsen, Sigurd Resell and Torbjørn Bekken all worked for the highly progressive Norwegian company.
/ Graphic Gustav Bahus Sideboard designed by Rastad & Relling