Contoured Ladder Back Armchair in Teak, Torbjørn Afdal, Vamo, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
With sculpted armrests, curved "ribs" that mold to the sitter's back and a marvelously minimalist stance this accent chair is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for a...
Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chairs by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio open", designed in 1965.
Leather, Wood
$3,400 / item
Torbjørn Afdal Leather Arm Chairs, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful leather arm chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960, with chocolate brown leather and stained hardwood frame, sling armrests in belt leather, strapped c...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Lounge Chair, Timber & Leather, Norway, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
An iconic Hunter Lounge Chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1970s.
Leather
Twelve 'Darby' Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Rosewood & Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo.
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Dining "Hunting" Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare set of 6 hunting dining chairs in solid pine with cord seat and back. Designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in 1960s, Norway.
Rope, Wood
Torbjørn Afdal Dining Chairs Model Darby Produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 12 high-back dining chairs model Darby designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik in Norway.
Leather, Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal High Back Dining Chairs Model Darby by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of six high back dining chairs model Darby designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrik in Norway.
Leather, Rosewood
A Par, Brown Leather Hunter Easy Chairs and stools by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
Designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s, the furniture is classic and stylish, combining comfort with Scandinavian style. These pieces of furniture...
Leather
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Delft, NL
Hunter chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s A lounge chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) for Bruksbo Tegnekontor Norway, 1960s.
Leather, Wood
Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A pair of rosewood lounge chairs attributed to Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, crafted in Norway in the 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather high lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Safari high lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal. Solid wood frame in dark brown Stain brass hardware with tan leather cushions and brown leather arm...
Brass
Set of 6 High Back Dining Chairs in Rosewood & Leather by Torbjørn Afdal, 1950's
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 High Back Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Cognac Brown Leather by Torbjørn Afdal, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and cognac brown leather Style: Mid Centur...
Rosewood
1960s Minerva Executive Chair in Leather & Rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Seaford, GB
1960s Minerva Executive Chair, Leather Rosewood, Torbjørn Afdal Leather & Rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal A rare and refined example of Scandinavian executive design, this Vintage Minerv...
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury dining chairs, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of eight
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood in a lovely rich brown nuance.
Leather, Rosewood
$3,655 / set
Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Haug Møbelsnedkeri, crafted in richly figured rosewood with original black leather upholstery.
Leather, Rosewood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
savoy armchair by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland
By Rolf Hesland, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Tomi, Nagano
A Savoy armchair, designed by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo, early 1950s. original condition.
Fabric, Birch, Mahogany
Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of Hunter Safari lounge chairs designed in the 1960s by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo.
Leather
Midcentury dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of six
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of six beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood with lovely rich brown woodgrain.
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Midcentury "Biri" Lounge Chairs by Harry Moen and Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Harry Moen
Located in Karlstad, SE
These lounge chairs are early pieces from the iconic Biri series, designed specifically for Norwegian mountain cabins by Harry Moen and Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor.
Leather, Pine
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Bergen, NO
Iconic Scandinavian modern lounge chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, early 1960s.
Leather, Teak
$2,354Sale Price|20% Off
Desk chair by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo-Nesjestranda
By Bruksbo, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and rare Elton model armchair designed by Torbjorn Afdal and manufactured by Bruksbo-Nesjestranda, Norway in the 1960's.
Leather, Palisander
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950's
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen, made in Norway circa 1950's.
Upholstery, Teak
Set of eight "Darby" palisander dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway, 1960s
By Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of eight dining chairs model "Darby" designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced in Norway by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrikk.
Leather, Palisander
$4,235 / item
'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great safari chair model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo.
Leather
Set of Six Torbjørn Afdal Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hamburg, PA
This stunning set of six mid-century modern dining armchairs was designed by renowned Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal (produced by Bruksbo). Dating to the 1960s, they feature a war...
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Model “113” Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Denmark Mid-20th Century
By Torbjørn Afdal, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of six model “113” dining chairs by Afdal features slender wooden frames and clearly structured forms.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo.
Leather
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway.
Leather
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo.
Leather
Torbjørn Afdal Darby Dining Set with Six Chairs & Extendable Table, Norway 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This elegant and exceptionally crafted dining set was designed by Torbjorn Afdal, one of Norway’s most celebrated mid-century modern designers.
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Mid-Century Elm Wing Master Chair by Thorbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive armchair with a headrest, was designed by Torbjørn Afdal and made in Norway by Bruksbo Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik during the 1960s.
Fabric, Elm
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 danish modern black leather rosewood dining chairs. Very high quality set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs. Nice black leather dining chairs with solid rosewood frames. ...
Leather, Rosewood
161 Inch Dining table and 10 chairs ‘Darby’ by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway
By Bruksbo, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Delft, NL
Fabulous 410 cm long Dining table and 10 chairs ‘Darby’ by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 60s Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) designed several dining tables in different sizes; this...
Leather, Wood
David N. Ebner Signed Bubinga Wood Dining Table, 2003
By David Ebner
Located in Hamburg, PA
The Serge Hélénon large abstract intaglio print (carborundum engraving with color) and Torbjørn Afdal set of six chairs in teak are available in another listing.
Bubinga
Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Near Matlock, Derbyshire, GB
Six rosewood 'Darby' chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal, Norway, 1960s.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Modular Leather Sofa and Easy Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare sofa set by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo Norway. With this set you can combine your own sofa group.
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
Set of Four Form Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Seattle, WA
Sculpture or dining chair? These could be either. Made in Norway by Bruksbo, these chairs offer a high comfort level to match their looks. Bruksbo was established in 1941 and is stil...
Sycamore, Teak
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Ladder Back Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Portland, OR
Six Danish modern ladder back dining chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Vamo Sonderborg, maker.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Hunter Safari Chairs by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Norwegen, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
This amazing set of Hunter Safari chairs by Torbjörn Afdal was designed for Bruksbo Norwegen, in the 1960s.
Oak
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A rare matching pair of Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, circa 1960s.
Leather
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Hunter Highback Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Set of 2
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Designed in the 1960s by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Good vintage condition.
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Torbjørn Afdal Elton Armchair in Rosewood Black Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Oslo, NO
Midcentury Scandinavian Torbjørn Afdal Elton armchair in rosewood black leather. Manufactured by Nesjestanda møbelfabrikk Norway 1960s. Newly upholstered with Anilin black leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Norwegian Rosewood 60s 'Darby' Dining Chairs Designed By Torbjörn Afdal
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Set of Four Norwegian 60s 'Darby' Dining Chairs Designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo A set of four Norwegian sculpted Danish design Rosewood 'Darby' dining chairs, designed by To...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Elm Orange Wing Master Chair by Thorbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Nesjestranda, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Warsaw, PL
This impressive wing chair was designed by Thorbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik and manufactured in Norway during the 1960s. It is a rare model called Master. It has ...
Fabric, Elm
Sold
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Ladderback Side/Desk Chair in Teak by Torbjorn Afdal for Vamo, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare ladderback side chair designed by the incomparable Torbjørn Afdal for Vamo.
Teak
Torbjørn Afdal Lounge Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, England
Elegant 'Tono' lounge chair from Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal in dark Afromosia teak for Sandvik Mobler.
Fabric, Teak
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Brazilian rosewood lounge chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway.
Leather, Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal “Hunter” Chair for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Torbjørn Afdal “Hunter” chair for Bruksbo.
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, GB
A Torbjorn Afdal Hunter chair produced by Bruksbo, Norway circa 1960.
Leather, Walnut
Easy Chair Torbjørn Afdal 1960 Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury Nordic ‘Hunter’ lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal. Oak frame with dark brown leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
Tan Leather Hunter chair with Walnut frame. Designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Vatne Mobler, Norway, circa 1960.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 39.88 in W 33.75 in D 29.5 in
Torbjorn Afdal "Butterfly" Danish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage 1950's Scandinavian Modern upholstered lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal, Norway. The "Butterfly" chair.
Fabric
Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Hunter" by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lounge chair model "Hunter" by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Stranda Industri, Norway, 1960s.
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Pair of 1960s “Hunter” Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Norwegian master Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, the “Hunter” chair is a Scandinavian icon that perfectly balances rugged structure with relaxed comfort.
Rosewood
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, GB
A pair of matching Nordic midcentury hunter chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway in the 1950s.
Leather, Walnut
Set of 8 Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice set of 8 Torbjorn Afdal rosewood dining chairs in their original black vinyl.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Torbjorn Afdal Butterfly Chairs, 1950s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Culver City, CA
Extremely rare "Butterfly" easy chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal in 1957. Produced by Bjarne Hansen in Norway during the late 1950s.
Teak
Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruskbo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Norwegian lounge chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo in the 1970s.
Canvas, Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning easy chairs with chocolate brown leather and stained hardwood frame designed in the 1960s by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway.
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Nordic Midcentury Club Chair by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, GB
A wonderful blend of 19th century and midcentury design by Torbjorn Afdal. Sweeping sculpted armrests and perfectly age patinated soft cognac leather.
Leather, Hardwood
Nordic Midcentury Club Chair by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, GB
A wonderful design blend of 19th century and mid-century by Torbjorn Afdal. Sweeping sculpted armrests and perfectly age patinated soft cognac leather.
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 12 "cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of twelve amazing “cowhorn” chairs by Torbjörn Afdal. Made from teak with beautiful details.
Leather, Teak
Torbjørn Afdal was one of the leading designers at Bruksbo Tegnekontor and in Scandinavia. Afdal became more well known when his furniture was bought by US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and by the Japanese Emperor. In later years, he was granted the commission to design the parliamentary and chairs and tables to the courthouse in Oslo.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.