Torbjørn Afdal

Norwegian, 1917-1999

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.

Average Sold Price

$4,656

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Norwegian Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1970s. Set of 2.

$4,787 / set

H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 32.68 in

Norwegian Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1970s. Set of 2.

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Asaa, DK

Norwegian Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, 1970s. Set of 2. Great patinated pair of safari chairs model "Hunter". Designed by Torbjørn Afdal and manufactured by Bru...

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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal

$2,200

H 31 in W 27 in D 32 in

Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Safari lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal. Solid wood frame in dark brown Stain brass hardware with brown leather cushions with lots of patina and ...

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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

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Brass

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Haug Snekkeri Cabinet or Credenza in Full Rosewood

$6,000

H 27.5 in W 70 in D 16.5 in L 27.5 in

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Haug Snekkeri Cabinet or Credenza in Full Rosewood

By Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This very rare cabinet was designed in the 1950s by design group Bruksbo, probably headed by Torbjørn Afdal, and made by Haug Snekkeri, a highly renowned cabinet-maker at the time. T...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

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Maple, Rosewood

Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather high lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal

$2,750

H 36 in W 27 in D 32 in

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. Solid wood frame in dark brown Stain brass hardware with tan leather cushions and brown leather arm...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

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Brass

Scandinavian modern Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afdal with key

$4,250

H 36 in W 37 in D 24 in

Scandinavian modern Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afdal with key

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish Modern Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood flip top Desk. Beautiful desk in rosewood with dropdown writing surface and 2 drawers inside. Designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Very minimalist desk. ...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

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Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table

$3,295

H 19.75 in W 59 in D 31.5 in

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 59 wide x 31.5 deep x 19.75 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Minor Scratches and...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal

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Rosewood

Midcentury “Krobo” Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s

$4,274

H 13.39 in W 59.06 in D 14.57 in

Midcentury “Krobo” Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Sleek rosewood “Krobo” bench by Torbjørn Afdal, with beautiful, dramatic veneer. Great as a coffee table or side table.

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

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Rosewood

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk

$4,800

H 39.25 in W 36.75 in D 18.88 in

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal

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Rosewood

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Torbjørn Afdal Sale Prices

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Material

Creation Year

2026	$4,650	Benches	Leather, Rosewood	1960
2026	$2,110	Dry Bars	Rosewood	1960
2026	$8,000	Armchairs, Lounge Chairs	Leather, Wood	1960s
2026	$4,800	Dining Room Chairs	Leather, Rosewood	1960
2026	$5,500	Sofas	Leather, Rosewood	1960s
2026	$3,200	Lounge Chairs	Leather, Hardwood, Brass	1970s
2026	$1,700	Side Tables, Benches	Wood	1960s
2026	$5,784	Chairs	Leather, Fabric, Brass, Wood	1962
2026	$2,338	Lounge Chairs	Brass, Leather, Hardwood	1970s
2026	$2,000	Armchairs	Leather, Wood	1960
2026	$4,309	Desks and Writing Tables	Wood	circa 1960s
2026	$5,621	Benches	Walnut	1960s
2026	$14,000	Armchairs	Leather	1970s
2026	$1,912	Lounge Chairs, Club Chairs	Cane, Beech	Late 1960s
2026	$4,200	Carts and Bar Carts, Dry Bars	Brass, Laminate, Rosewood	circa 1960
2026	$1,800	Coffee and Cocktail Tables, Benches	Rosewood	1960s
2026	$3,600	Dry Bars	Brass, Felt, Laminate, Teak	1960
2025	$6,300	Armchairs	Leather	1960s
2025	$3,015	Benches, Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Steel, Rosewood	circa 1960
2025	$3,735	Benches	Metal, Rosewood	1965

$4,656

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$1,800-$16,471

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Torbjørn Afdal furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Torbjørn Afdal furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Torbjørn Afdal furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 92 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Torbjørn Afdal were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Westnofa Furniture, Vatne Møbler, and Fredrik A. Kayser. Prices for Torbjørn Afdal furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $37,861, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.