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Torbjorn Hunter

'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

$4,201 / item

H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in

'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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

$8,170 / set

H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

$7,002 / set

H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

$7,002 / set

H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

$5,835 / set

H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

TORBJÖRN AFDAL a pair of safari 'Hunter' armchairs Norway 1960
TORBJÖRN AFDAL a pair of safari 'Hunter' armchairs Norway 1960

TORBJÖRN AFDAL a pair of safari 'Hunter' armchairs Norway 1960

$4,435 / set

H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in

TORBJÖRN AFDAL a pair of safari 'Hunter' armchairs Norway 1960

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Paris, IDF

Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

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.

Category

20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Par, Brown Leather Hunter Easy Chairs and stools by Torbjørn Afdal
A Par, Brown Leather Hunter Easy Chairs and stools by Torbjørn Afdal

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather high lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather high lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal

Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather high lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Safari high lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo

Located in Bergen, NO

Iconic Scandinavian modern lounge chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, early 1960s. The Hunter chair is one of Afdal’s most celebrated designs, known for its sculptu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs

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

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Scandinavian Modern Armchair by TORBJÖRN AFDAL Hunter, safari model
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by TORBJÖRN AFDAL Hunter, safari model

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by TORBJÖRN AFDAL Hunter, safari model

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Skå, SE

Immerse yourself in a journey of timeless allure with the Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Torbjörn Afdal, the illustrious Hunter Safari Model.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Modular Leather Sofa and Easy Chairs
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Modular Leather Sofa and Easy Chairs

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Modular Leather Sofa and Easy Chairs

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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. A four-seat sofa, a two-seat sofa and two armchairs or other possible combination...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Hardwood

Hunter Safari Chairs by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Norwegen, 1960s
Hunter Safari Chairs by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Norwegen, 1960s

Hunter Safari Chairs by Torbjörn Afdal for Bruksbo Norwegen, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

This amazing set of Hunter Safari chairs by Torbjörn Afdal was designed for Bruksbo Norwegen, in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
Midcentury Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s

Midcentury Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

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

Hunter Highback Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Set of 2
Hunter Highback Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Set of 2

Hunter Highback Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Set of 2

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Hunter lounge chair with cognac brown leather and stained hardwood frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Hardwood

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

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H 37.8 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in London, GB

A Torbjorn Afdal Hunter chair produced by Bruksbo, Norway circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjørn Afdal “Hunter” Chair for Bruksbo
Torbjørn Afdal “Hunter” Chair for Bruksbo

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

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s

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H 33.47 in W 26.78 in L 33.47 in

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Stockholm, SE

Safari chair model "Hunter" designed by Torbjorn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

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H 37.41 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chairs
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chairs

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chairs

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H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 29.93 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Safari Hunter Armchair
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Safari Hunter Armchair

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Safari Hunter Armchair

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H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Safari Hunter Armchair

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in London, GB

For Bruksbo c.1960s Norway Leather H78 x W67 x D78 cm SH 36 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Hunter" by Torbjørn Afdal
Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Hunter" by Torbjørn Afdal

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

Torbjørn Afdal, Pair of Armchairs "Hunter", Bruksbo Norway, 1960
Torbjørn Afdal, Pair of Armchairs "Hunter", Bruksbo Norway, 1960

Torbjørn Afdal, Pair of Armchairs "Hunter", Bruksbo Norway, 1960

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Pair of "Hunter" armchairs in tawny leather and rosewood from Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of 1960s “Hunter” Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
Pair of 1960s “Hunter” Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Leather Swedish Hunter Chair by Torbjorn Afdal
Leather Swedish Hunter Chair by Torbjorn Afdal

Leather Swedish Hunter Chair by Torbjorn Afdal

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H 35.83 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in

Leather Swedish Hunter Chair by Torbjorn Afdal

By Bruskbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in BE

Very nice Nordic lounge chairs by Torbjor Afdal.... Torbjor afdal is a well known scandinavian designer. He designed this chair for the manufacterer Bruksbo. This chair was made in t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Black Leather Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Black Leather Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Pair of Black Leather 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of "Hunter Chairs" by Torbjørn Afdal, Norwegian Mid-Century Modern
Pair of "Hunter Chairs" by Torbjørn Afdal, Norwegian Mid-Century Modern

Pair of "Hunter Chairs" by Torbjørn Afdal, Norwegian Mid-Century Modern

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A set of midcentury "Hunter chairs" designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs Model Hunter by Bruksbo Norway
Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs Model Hunter by Bruksbo Norway

Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs Model Hunter by Bruksbo Norway

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Three easy chairs in black leather model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo / Stranda møbelindustri, Norway.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s
Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s

Leather Hunter Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful pair of leather hunter chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960's Torbjorn Afdal leather & wood Hunter lounge chair for Bruksbo Norway
1960's Torbjorn Afdal leather & wood Hunter lounge chair for Bruksbo Norway

1960's Torbjorn Afdal leather & wood Hunter lounge chair for Bruksbo Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Liberty, NY

Beautiful classic Hunter lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway in the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs for Bruksbo Norway
Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs for Bruksbo Norway

Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs for Bruksbo Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Lutz, FL

Pair of Mid Century Modern “Hunter” Leather and Oak Lounge chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway c.1960’s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

'Hunter Lounge Chair' by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway 1962
'Hunter Lounge Chair' by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway 1962

'Hunter Lounge Chair' by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway 1962

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Beerse, VAN

This beautiful 'Hunter Lounge Chair' by Torbjørn Afdal was designed in 1962.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood

‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway
‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway

‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Beerse, VAN

This ‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with its original ottoman, was designed in 1962 by Torbjørn Afdal, and manufactured by the Norwegian company Bruksbo.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood

1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair, leather, teak wood.
1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair, leather, teak wood.

1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair, leather, teak wood.

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Leather Hunter Safari Lounge Chair and ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Leather Hunter Safari Lounge Chair and ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo

Leather Hunter Safari Lounge Chair and ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Burnt orange leather “Hunter” Safari low lounge chair with ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

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H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair

Located in London, GB

Dark brown Leather and Walnut Hunter chair. Designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Vatne, Norway. 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjorn Afdal. Hunter Chairs
Torbjorn Afdal. Hunter Chairs

Torbjorn Afdal. Hunter Chairs

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H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in

Torbjorn Afdal. Hunter Chairs

Located in London, GB

A rare matching pair of Tan Leather with walnut frame Hunter chairs. Designed by Torbjorn Afdal. Norway. 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Five-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
Five-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
Two-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pairs of Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chairs
Pairs of Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chairs

Pairs of Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chairs

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H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 29.93 in

Pairs of Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chairs

Located in London, GB

Pairs of matching Hunter chairs by Torbjorn Afdal. Can be purchased individually.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chair with Ottoman
Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chair with Ottoman

Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chair with Ottoman

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H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in

Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chair with Ottoman

Located in London, GB

High back Hunter chair with ottoman by Torbjorn Afdal, Vatne, Norway, 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Thorbjorn Afdal Pair of Hunter Chairs, 1960s
Thorbjorn Afdal Pair of Hunter Chairs, 1960s

Thorbjorn Afdal Pair of Hunter Chairs, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in

Thorbjorn Afdal Pair of Hunter Chairs, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Charming pair of Norwegian armchairs designed by Torbjorn afdal for Bruksbo Norway. Called 'Hunter chairs' but also referred to as Safari chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Brown Leather “Hunter” Safari Rosewood Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Brown Leather “Hunter” Safari Rosewood Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chair
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chair

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chair

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H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chair

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in London, GB

Nordic midcentury hunter chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s

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H 37.8 in W 24.81 in D 35.44 in

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Stockholm, SE

Safari chair model "Hunter" designed by Torbjorn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Nordic Hunter Chair, Torbjorn Afdal
Nordic Hunter Chair, Torbjorn Afdal

Nordic Hunter Chair, Torbjorn Afdal

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

Nordic Hunter Chair, Torbjorn Afdal

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in London, GB

A classic Nordic Torbjorn Afdal Hunter chair produced by Bruksbo, Norway circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjörn Afdal "Hunter" Brown Leather Lounge Safari Chair
Torbjörn Afdal "Hunter" Brown Leather Lounge Safari Chair

Torbjörn Afdal "Hunter" Brown Leather Lounge Safari Chair

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Torbjørn Afdal, Safari chair model Hunter. Designed by T by Bruksbo.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your living space with a touch of rustic elegance with our distressed leather Hunter Chair, masterfully crafted by the legendary Torbjørn Afdal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Leather "Hunter" Chairs
Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Leather "Hunter" Chairs

Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Leather "Hunter" Chairs

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H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 32 in

Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Leather "Hunter" Chairs

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Norwalk, CT

A pair of Danish midcentury canvas sling lounge chairs with leather strap arms and tan tufted leather upholstery, designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, c. 1960s. Model "Hunter" chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter easy chairs by Bruksbo in Norway
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter easy chairs by Bruksbo in Norway

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter easy chairs by Bruksbo in Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of Hunter easy chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo / Stranda møbelindustri in Norway.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs by Bruksbo in Norway
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs by Bruksbo in Norway

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs by Bruksbo in Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo / Stranda møbelindustri in Norway.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood, Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway
Pair of Hunter Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway

Pair of Hunter Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Hunter lounge chairs designed in 1960's by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Stockholm, SE

Global front door shipping, delivery within 7 days: €399 Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal
Pair of Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal

Pair of Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal

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H 31 in W 25 in D 31 in

Pair of Hunter Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Norway Designer: Torbjørn Afdal Manufacturer: Bruksbo Era: 1950s Materials: Beech, Leather Measurements: — Condition: In excellent original condition.

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs, Model Hunter, by Bruksbo in Norway
Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs, Model Hunter, by Bruksbo in Norway

Torbjørn Afdal Easy Chairs, Model Hunter, by Bruksbo in Norway

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo / Stranda møbelindustri in Norway.

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood, Leather

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Torbjorn Hunter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the torbjorn hunter you’re looking for. Each torbjorn hunter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect torbjorn hunter — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right torbjorn hunter, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made torbjorn hunter over the years, but those crafted by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo and Vatne Møbler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Torbjorn Hunter?

The average selling price for a torbjorn hunter at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $981 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.

Torbjørn Afdal for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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