Torbjørn Afdal — Model “Winston” Sofa
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An exceptional and rare Winston sofa designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor and produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, circa 1960.
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Mid Century Minerva Four Seat Sofa by Torjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
This piece is known as the Minerva sofa, it was designed by Torbjorn Afdal, crafted by Brukdsbo , made in Norway, circa 1960's.
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 is a four-seat sofa from Scandinavian origin.
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood Sofa Table 1960s, Norwegian
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Notteroy, NO
Manufactured in Norway in the 1960s this beautiful rosewood table can be placed in a lounge, office, hallway as a side table, sofa table or coffee table. The table is unmarked/unlabe...
Rosewood
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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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Munich, DE
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. Made of teak wood, a durable and beautiful type of wood that gives a warm and natura...
Teak
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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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very confortable.
Leather, Wood
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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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type - in nice condition.
Leather, Wood
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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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian sofa. Superb woodwork on the shoulders which are in full leather, seats and backrests in new petrol blue velvet which blends perfectly with the black of the ...
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
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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 Bjarne Hansen, Bruskbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare modular sofa designed for Bruksbo by Torbjorn Afdal and produced by B.J.
Teak
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench, Norway, 1960s
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Krobo bench, table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Manufactured in Norway by Mellemstrands Trevareindustri during the 1960s. Made from rosewood.
Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench, Norway, 1960s
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Krobo bench, table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Manufactured in Norway by Mellemstrands Trevareindustri during the 1960s. Made from rosewood.
Rosewood
Torbjorn Afdal leather sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural leather sofa by designer/architect Torbjorn Afdal. Produced in Norway by Stranda Industri in collaboration with Bruksbo.
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.
Leather, Rosewood
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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
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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.
Leather, Rosewood
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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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Torbjorn Afdal designed sofa in stained beech with top grain olive colored leather cushions and woven double sided cane in the back and sides.
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 fabric on the back and arms. The fabric is vintage condition that shows well, or w...
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.
Fabric, Teak
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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 would make a stylish addition to any living or work area.
Leather, Rosewood
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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 would make a stylish addition to any living or work area.
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 black wool upholstery.
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 with elevated edges and sleek lines. Good vintage condition with minor signs of usa...
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.
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 condition and can add that special elegance to a room. Ready for pick up, delivery, or...
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
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