Møbelmuseet

About the museum

Møbelmuseet in Sykkylven shows how Sunnmøre became a powerhouse of Norwegian furniture manufacturing with customers all over the world. The story begins at the planing bench in a basement and is about entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and great change in small communities. The furniture industry grew up in a village that did not have the obvious advantages of capital, raw materials and proximity to the market.

The museum is a documentation centre for the Norwegian furniture industry. It has a large library, archive material from many furniture companies, a picture archive and a large collection of furniture and production equipment that shows the development of furniture production in Norway from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.

The permanent exhibition “Ver så god, sitt!” (Please, Take a Seat!) presents the main features of the history of the upholstered furniture industry in Sunnmøre. In summer 2026 the exhibition “Frå stein til sittemaskinar” (From Stone to Sitting Machines) opened. The museum is run by Viti and has an active volunteer group, and it is located together with Naturmuseet in Sykkylven town centre.

Highlights

• The permanent exhibition “Ver så god, sitt!” on the upholstered furniture industry in Sunnmøre
• The new exhibition “Frå stein til sittemaskinar”, where visitors can try different kinds of seating
• Library, company archive and picture archive on the Norwegian furniture industry
• Large collection of furniture and production equipment from the 20th century to today

Permanent exhibitions

• Ver så god, sitt! – The museum’s permanent exhibition on the history of the upholstered furniture industry in Sunnmøre, from craftsmanship to rational industry.
• Frå stein til sittemaskinar – Exhibition on how people have met the need for comfortable seating, from the first natural seat coverings to today’s ergonomic furniture.

Operated by

Stiftinga Viti

Admission & discounts

The ticket also gives admission to Naturmuseet. Separate prices apply at events. Tickets can be bought online.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The exhibition has universal access.

Kids & families

• Hands-on stations

In the exhibition “Frå stein til sittemaskinar”, visitors can try different seats, and part of the exhibition is aimed especially at children.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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