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

$4,730

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Pair of “Hunter” Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s

$8,290 / set

H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in

Pair of “Hunter” Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1970s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Pair of “Hunter” lounge chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal and manufactured by Bruksbo in Norway. Safari-style wooden frames with leather straps and deeply tufted brown leather cushions.

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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

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

Materials

Brass

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

$4,441

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

$8,290 / 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. Original leather cushions. Good condition!

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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

Materials

Leather

Midcentury dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of six

$11,048 / set

H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in

Midcentury dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of six

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of six beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood with lovely rich brown woodgrain. Leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood.

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

Materials

Leather, 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

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal Bruksbo, Norway 1960s

$8,195

H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal Bruksbo, Norway 1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Designed for Bruksbo, this rare rosewood bar cabinet impresses with its fold-out top, brass hinges, and a well-considered interior featuring shelves, a green-lined bottle holder, and...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal for Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, Norway, Circa 1960s

$4,500

H 33 in W 30 in D 16.25 in

Torbjørn Afdal for Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cabinet, Norway, Circa 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in San Antonio, TX

Cleverly designed Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo teak extendable bar cabinet / cart, Norway, circa 1960s. This mid-century modern bar cabinet offers an expandable top that latches onto b...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal

Materials

Teak

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Torbjørn Afdal Sale Prices

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Category

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

$4,730

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.