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Museum-Grade Investment: Ultra-Rare 1970s Norman Archibald "Nore" Dining Suite
€12,000
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A masterpiece of brutalist design & art
This breathtaking 7-piece dining ensemble is not just furniture—it is a certified piece of 20th-century design history and a functional work of art. Designed by the iconic Australian modernist Norman Archibald in the 1970s for Nore Furniture, this suite is a triumph of organic brutalism.
Crafted from solid Australian hardwood, the design relies on striking, over-scaled timber dowel joinery, heavy stud detailing, and thick, high-quality black saddle-hide leather. The chairs are spectacularly sculpted from every angle, making them look like standalone artistic installations in any room.
Extreme Global Rarity
While individual chairs or lounge pieces from the "Nore" range occasionally surface on the vintage market, finding a complete, matching 7-piece dining set is an extraordinarily rare event globally. This collector's dream includes:
1x Monumental Dining Table with a thick, heavy solid timber top.
2x Captain’s Armchairs with magnificent geometric wooden armrests.
4x Side Dining Chairs featuring the signature architectural sling-leather design.
Museum Provenance & Value
Pieces from Norman Archibald’s "Nore" range are so culturally significant that they reside in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Owning this set is equivalent to owning a gallery-exhibited piece of heritage design.
Condition
Excellent Vintage Condition: The set has been meticulously preserved. The timber frames are rock-solid with a beautiful natural patina. The genuine saddle leather has maintained its incredible structural integrity, showing only minor, elegant signs of time that authenticate its 1970s origin.
Investor's Note:
Finding a complete Norman Archibald dining suite is practically unheard of. It represents a bulletproof investment for high-end interior designers and collectors of brutalist modernism, looking for a true crown jewel for their space.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrownMaterialLeatherNumber of items7Height80 cmWidth54 cmDepth57 cmSeat height45 cm
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Private sellerWola Rzędzińska, PolandOn Whoppah since June 2026 • 0 sales