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
Leather, Rosewood
$7,259
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 Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
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 Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
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 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 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 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 Torbjørn Afdal, Bruskbo, Bjarne Hansen
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 Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
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 Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
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 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
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
1960s Minerva Three Seat Sofa by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
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 Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage Danish rosewood sofa / settee Designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Denmark, 1960s
Rosewood
$3,900 / set
H 40 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs after Paul McCobb or Gio Ponti
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and interesting set of dining chairs made by Heywood Wakefield. A very nice minimalistic look created out of solid walnut. Armchairs measure H 40 W 23 D 19. In the sty...
Velvet, Wood
$5,800 / set
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 27.96 in
Børge Mogensen, A Pair of BM2256 Lounge Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of BM2256 armchairs by Danish designer Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Known for his democratic approach to design, Mogensen created this model as part of...
Canvas, Oak, Burlap
$3,387
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
$2,900
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Frame of solid rosewood with beautifully aged black patinated leather upholstery. All ...
Leather, Rope, Wood
$7,200 / item
H 30 in W 83 in D 33.5 in
Contemporary Medium Standard Sofa in Caramel Leather with Walnut Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The standard sofa is deceptively simple at first glance. Upon closer inspection it manages to be both modern and nostalgic, the sofa you will bring with you from home to home for dec...
Leather
$30,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 85.04 in D 57.88 in
Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with Round Table and 'Bridge Denis' Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lovely dining set designed by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, extendable round dining table, stained oak, France, 1960s This dining ta...
Fabric, Oak
$12,704
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 41.34 in
Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A true gem from the 1970s – the Impala lounge chair, designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA. The model was introduced in 1972 but discontinued just a year later due to high production ...
Steel
$2,758 / set
H 98.43 in W 46.07 in D 0.79 in
Scandinavian Modern Josef Frank Textil, "Navigate" from 1944 in Linen
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Josef Franks printed pattern "Navigare" (Navigate) with sailing ship in squares and rounding against brown bottom. National museum has several of Josef Frank's textile patterns in th...
Linen
$2,950
H 29 in W 69.5 in D 36 in
Gerard van den Berg For Rohe Noordwolde Wingback Black Rattan Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Gerard van den Berg wing back loveseat for Rohe Noordwolde in black rattan with black leather cushions. This seemingly floating loveseat sits on a tubular chrome frame and h...
Chrome
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Sofa Finn Juhl Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa with teak frame. Three-seat cushioning, upholstered back, unique arm posts add to the Scandinavian Modern appeal of this Finn Juhl style sofa. (Please ...
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$11,131
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Brionvega, Achille Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...
Metal
$9,679
H 26.78 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brionvega wood-colored stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed posi...
Metal
$12,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 31.5 in
Rare Solid Walnut Arden Riddle White Four-Seat Sofa, USA, 1967
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Hard to find four-seat by Arden Riddle made in 1967 with new high quality Mark Alexander fabric in excellent condition.
Fabric, Walnut
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fish Tail Lamps on Gilt Bases. 20th Century.
Porcelain
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.
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