Torbjørn Afdal — Model “Winston” Sofa
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An exceptional and rare Winston sofa designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor and
Leather, Rosewood
$7,061
H 27.56 in W 77.56 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare sofa by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio Open", designed in 1965. This sofa consists of a
Leather, Rosewood
$8,600
H 29.25 in W 94 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Minerva Four Seat Sofa by Torjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
sculptural rosewood arm rests. This piece is known as the Minerva sofa, it was designed by Torbjorn Afdal
Leather, Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
High quality and elegant rosewood and black leather Torbjørn Afdal "Minerva" sofa for Bruksbo. This
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood Sofa Table 1960s, Norwegian
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Notteroy, NO
, hallway as a side table, sofa table or coffee table. The table is unmarked/unlabelled is Afdal from Haug
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
Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Munich, DE
; sofa for Bruksbo. This is a four-seat sofa from Scandinavian origin. Torbjørn Afdal designed it in 1965.
Leather, Rosewood
Krobo bench in teak by Torbjörn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
Krobo bench in teak by Torbjörn Afdal is a piece of furniture of high quality and stylish design
Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 131.5 in D 33.47 in
Five-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very confortable.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 33.47 in
Two-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type - in nice condition.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 74.81 in
Danish Sofa in Rosewood, Leather and Fabric by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian sofa. Superb woodwork on the shoulders which are in full leather, seats
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Sold
H 13.39 in W 78.75 in D 14.57 in
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench or Coffee Table for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oslo, NO
A two meter long rosewood 'Krobo' bench or coffee table.
Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal “Karo” Modular Sofa by B.J. Hansen for Bruksbo
By Bruskbo, Bjarne Hansen, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare modular sofa designed for Bruksbo by Torbjorn Afdal and produced by B.J. Hansen. The sofa
Teak
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Krobo bench, table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Manufactured in Norway by Mellemstrands
Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Krobo bench, table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Manufactured in Norway by Mellemstrands
Rosewood
Torbjorn Afdal leather sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural leather sofa by designer/architect Torbjorn Afdal. Produced in Norway by Stranda
Leather, Oak
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood & Leather Sofa for Svein Bjørneng
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Norwegian modern sofa designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Svein Bjørneng circa 1960’s. With a vibrant
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 76.78 in D 31.89 in
Three-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - in nice condition.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 51.25 in D 29.5 in
Torbjørn Afdal Settee in Olive Colored Leather and Woven Cane for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Torbjorn Afdal designed sofa in stained beech with top grain olive colored leather
Leather, Mahogany
Loveseat Sofa by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage 1950s retro sofa with splayed legs.
Wool, Wood
Loveseat Sofa by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Retro Sofa with Splayed Legs from Norway This Red Sofa is accented with a charcoal
Vintage Modular Karo Sofa by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
A special modular sofa "Karo" designed for Bruksbo by Torbjørn Afdal. Norway. The sofa consists of
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 57.49 in D 28.35 in
Norwegian Cream Leather and Rosewood Two-Seater Sofa by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Norwegian cream leather and rosewood two-seat sofa designed by Torbjorn Afdal, this
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 25.99 in W 81.11 in D 28.35 in
Norwegian Cream Leather and Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Norwegian cream leather and rosewood three-seat sofa designed by Torbjørn Afdal, this
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Minerva Three Seat Sofa by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
High quality black leather sofa Minerva, designed by Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Leather, Rosewood
Sofa by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway Teak and Black Wool
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern sofa by Torbjørn Afdal. Made in Norway. Solid teak sculpted frame with textured
Teak, Wool
Midcentury Walnut "Krobo" Bench by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Malmo, SE
A midcentury solid walnut bench, model Krobo, by Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal. Elegant design
Walnut
Rosewood and Leather 4-Seater Sofa by Torbjorn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Rosewood 4-Seater Sofa designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Vatne Møbler. Opulent rosewood
Rosewood, Leather
Bellis Sofa Table by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Round Coffee Table by Torbjorn Afdal. This Vintage Coffee Table is in like-new
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Red leather, three-seat sofa by Torbjørn Afdal of Norway.
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 80.71 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Sofa / Settee by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage Danish rosewood sofa / settee Designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Denmark, 1960s
Rosewood
$9,239
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame and black leather seating. ...
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...
Leather, Wood
$4,707
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
Leather 3-seater sofa Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy ca. 1960
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1960 / 3-seater sofa / Coronado / Tobia Scarpa / B&B Italia / leather / mid-century / vintage / Italian design This extremely comfortable Coronado three-seater sofa was des...
Leather
$4,150
H 28 in W 73.5 in D 29.5 in
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk, Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak three seat sofa in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk, who also designed for Glostru...
Leather, Teak
A mid century modern Danish, Ib Kofoed-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage sofa from Ib Kofoed Larsen. The model `Kandidaten` stands out as a perfect piece of vintage Danish Design history.
Leather
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric. This magnificent sofa is in remarkable vintage condition with only light s...
Upholstery
$10,004
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark. The sublime simplicity of the "Japan" series is inspired by traditional Japanese construction techni...
Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen
$6,396Sale Price|38% Off
H 30 in W 75.5 in D 29 in
Kandidaten Three Seat Sofa in Knoll Bouclé by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Olof Person
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
This Kandidaten three-seater sofa was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured in Sweden by Olof Person in 1962. Constructed from solid teak this iconic design features cylindric...
Teak
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....
Leather, Wood
Hans Olsen Sofa in Black Leather and Teak
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Hans Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Brande Brande Møbelfabrik, leather, teak, Denmark, circa 1960 This leather four seat sofa is designed by the Dane Hans Olsen for Brande. The sofa is executed in black...
Leather, Teak
Large Vintage Tan Leather Contemporary Designer Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage Tan Leather Contemporary Designer Sofa. The sofa is very comfortable and can easily sit 3 to 4 people. The leather this...
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Leather Sofas - Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the sofas has a different cushion from the other 8, though it appears to be a close match. ...
Leather, Rosewood
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