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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.
These chairs consist of
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chairs by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio", designed in 1965.
These chairs consist of a
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Pair of 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 18.71 in D 22.45 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
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
Category
20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Twelve Dining Chairs ‘Darby’ Designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo.
Norway, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.8 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Torbjørn Afdal Teak Form Chair with Green Teal Upholstery, 1950s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Form chair by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal. This piece was produced by Bruksbo, circa 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Torbjorn Afdal Danish Lounge Chair in Zebra Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Scandinavian high-back lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Brusko, Bjarne
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1960s “Hunting chair” + ottoman by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Hunting” chair with matching ottoman (foot stool) designed by Torbjorn Afdal and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 30.32 in
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri
Located in Bergen, NO
A unique chance to get, one of a few existing, Torbjørn Afdals Hunter Chairs.
The Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1962
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Beerse, VAN
This ‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with its original ottoman, was designed in 1962 by Torbjørn Afdal, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Black Leather Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway circa 1970
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Round Top, TX
Attractive set of six mid century high-backed dining chairs/armchairs by Torbjørn Afdal.
Made of
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28 in W 24 in D 27.25 in
Set of Four '4' Contoured Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Vamo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
An exquisite ladderback design with the greatest attention of detail to it's swooping architectural lines drawing interest and intrigue. The set is constructed in teak with the origi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.5 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Torbjørn Afdal Dining Chairs Darby Produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Göteborg, SE
Six absolutely fantastic dining chairs by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda møbelfabrikk
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Pair Mid-Century Lounge Hunter Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo,
Model 'Hunter Chair'.
solid and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
savoy armchair by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland
By Rolf Hesland, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in 東御市, JP
A Savoy armchair, designed by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo, early 1950s.
original
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38 in W 26.75 in D 35 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, London
Set of ten dining chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
For Bruksbo
Cognac leather upholstery
Eight chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Set of six dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six dining chairs ‘Darby’ designed by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo,
Norway, 1960s.
Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.8 in W 18.71 in D 22.84 in
Set of Five Midcentury Chairs Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare in set
- very confortable
- very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 31.89 in
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950's
By Bjarne Hansen, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
'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. Original black
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Hunting Chairs in Pine by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Mid Century, 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 6 hunting dining chairs in solid pine with cord seat and back. Designed by Torbjørn
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine, Wool
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
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. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Norwegian Midcentury - Modern chairs, Torbjørn Afdal, 1957
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bergen, NO
Selling two armchairs model Lobby designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, 1957
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Pair of Danish Lounge Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for S. Bjørneng Teak Leather
By Torbjørn Afdal, Finn Juhl, Svein Bjørneng
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Svein
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Dining Table, Designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1950s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
’ dining chairs.
Torbjörn Afdal was one of Norway’s most prolific designers during the 1950s and 1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- very confortable
- in nice condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960 vintage retro Torbjørn Afdal Brown Leather Sling Armchair
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sling leather armchair designed by Torbjørn Afdal made by Bruksbo in Norway. Chair is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Torbjorn Afdal Norwegian Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The Set of 6 Torbjørn Afdal Norwegian Dining Chairs represents the epitome of Scandinavian design
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Pine and Wool Velour, Scandinavia, c. 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful set of 4 dining room chairs by Norwegian designers Torbjørn Afdal and Harry Moen
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 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
Category
Antique 1650s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Brown Leather “Hunter” Safari Rosewood Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
By Bruksbo
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Brown leather “Hunter” Safari low lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo circa 1960. Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 27 in D 32 in
Pair of Hunter High-Back Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo #526
Located in Lewes, GB
holding the leather cushion up. Designed in the 1960s by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 25.2 in
Mid Century "Tono" Easy Chair Attributed to Torbjorn Afdal for Sandvik Mobler
By Sandvik Mobler
Located in Asheville, NC
The ‘Tono’ chair was designed by Torbjorn Afdal and the Norwegian manufacturer Sandvik Mobler
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
H 28 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Ab, Markaryd, Sweden, 1980's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and Torbjorn Afdal.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Paul Evans Argente Cube Table Model PE37
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
. The table, featured lofted in the middle of the booth between 2 Torbjorn Afdal butterfly chairs. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
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. Made at the Bruksbo
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sycamore, Teak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Hunter Highback Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Set of 2
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Vordingborg, DK
leather cushion up.
Designed in the 1960s by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Midcentury Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Coffee Table
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oslo, NO
Midcentury Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Coffee Table
Torbjørn Afdal (1917–1999)
Education: 1946
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Torbjørn Afdal Lounge Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, GB
Elegant 'Tono' lounge chair from Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal in dark Afromosia teak for
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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. Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal “Hunter” Chair for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Torbjørn Afdal “Hunter” chair for Bruksbo.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, GB
A Torbjorn Afdal Hunter chair produced by Bruksbo, Norway circa 1960.
Original leather and walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal 60s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in GOOR, NL
The Hunter Chair is a Classic piece of furniture designed by Torbjørn Afdal, a renowned Norwegian
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Torbjorn Afdal Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal torbjorn afdal chair for your home. Each torbjorn afdal chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a torbjorn afdal chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A torbjorn afdal chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made torbjorn afdal chair over the years, but those crafted by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo and Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Torbjorn Afdal Chair?
A torbjorn afdal chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,267, while the lowest priced sells for $614 and the highest can go for as much as $28,372.
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