Rare Sven Ivar Dysthe 1001 Series Sofa by Dokka Mobler
Designed for the 1001 series for Dokka Møbler in Norway by Sven Ivar Dysthe in 1959, this sofa still feels cutting edge and contemporary. With a rosewood frame coupled with steel legs and hardware, the floating sofa and inset cushions are to be admired from every angle. The 1001 series is a concept of minimal, premium timber combined with steel and applied to a collection of objects which exhibit the same details and minimal flourish.
Sven Ivar Dysthe (1931 – 2020) is one of the most important Norwegian designers in the mid-century period. He trained as a carpenter and later at the Royal College of Art in London. During his studies he was selected to create a pincushion box to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. As a graduate he was hired by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and took on more of an understanding of Danish modernism which he incorporated with his own experimental, high production approach to design.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.
Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
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Rare Sven Ivar Dysthe 1001 Series Sofa by Dokka Mobler
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
