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Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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.

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Creator: Torbjørn Afdal
Torbjørn Afdal Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Mellemstrans Møbelsnedkeri
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare high bureau designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Mellemstrands Møbelsnedkeri in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Brass

Torbjorn Afdal Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Bruksbo of Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular vintage 1960s book-matched, double bleached Brazilian rosewood credenza with mirror-polished plinth base. This cabinet was custom ordered from Bruksbo of Norway...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Rosewood

Dining Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960's
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrik in Norway Dimensi...
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Side Table / Bench Model Krobo Produced in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench / side table model Krobo designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Mellemstrands møbelfabrik in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Rosewood

Ladderback Side/Desk Chair in Teak by Torbjorn Afdal for Vamo, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare ladderback side chair designed by the incomparable Torbjørn Afdal for Vamo. Designed and crafted in Denmark in the early 1960's this elegant chair is constructed from solid teak with graceful curves and exquisite woodgrains throughout. Featuring new vintage-feeling forest green upholstery this side chair is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for the perfect office or accent chair. Torbjørn Afdal was a Norwegian born designer who graduated from the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in 1946 and spent much of his career with the legendary Bruksbo Tegnekontor, who for three decades were one of Norway’s leading design offices for quality furniture. Among those who purchased Afdal’s designs were First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and the Japanese Emperor as well as other notable heads of state during the mid-20th century. His work is characterized primarily by a refined understanding of material and form. Afdal implemented a combination of art and tradition in his work, with a talent for utilizing the natural possibilities of rare hardwoods which is on full display in this splendid ladderback chair. With sculpted frames, curved "ribs" that mold to the sitter's back and a marvelously minimalist stance this accent chair is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Torbjørn Afdal chair...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Teak

Trolley Bar Cart Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Göteborg, SE
This is a beautiful design by the Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal in the 50s. This piece of furniture can be used as a serving trolley, or decorate it with a beautiful lamp, vase w...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Rosewood

Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Table/Bench by Bruksbo Norway
By Mersman, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Table/Bench by Bruksbo Norway. Gorgeous rosewood long bench or low table perfect for a hallway or to display sculptures or a ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Rosewood

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
By Fjord Fiesta, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian Bruksbo bench, new edition. Designed in 1960 by Torbjøn Afdal and originally produced by the Norwegian cabinetmaker Bruksbo, the bench is no...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1960 vintage retro Torbjørn Afdal Brown Leather Sling Armchair
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning sling leather armchair designed by Torbjørn Afdal made by Bruksbo in Norway. Chair is in great vintage condition, leather has a lovely patina and is in very good condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Torbjorn Afdal Bruksbo Mid-century Teak Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Oakland, CA
Low teak bench designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo , Norway. Excellent condition with minor signs of age-appropriate use. Measurements W 71.75'' x D 14.75'' x H 13.33''
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Teak

Torbjørn Afdal "Krobo" Teak Bench for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Krobo" bench by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norwayo. Excellent original condition with minor wear. Marked with label on underside. On display in our Los Angeles showroom.
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Teak

Sideboard Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruskbo
Located in PARIS, FR
Sideboard by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway. The sleek lines of the "Darby" sideboard by Torbjørn Afdal are enhanced by the elegant rosewood base. On the left, there are five dra...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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. Original leather cushions and straps. Very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Dining "Hunting" Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare set of 6 hunting dining chairs in solid pine with cord seat and back. Designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in 1960s, Norway.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Rope, Wood

Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak. Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the wall or window. Decorated with piles of books and nice art. When you have a lot of...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Oak

Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950's
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen, made in Norway circa 1950's. Comfortable, stylish, and hard to find, especially in thi...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Low Profile Bench / Coffee Table in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutley gorgeous low profile bench / coffee table in rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal, rosewood Krobo bench, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
’Krobo’ bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced in Norway in the 1960s for Mellemstrands Bruksbo. Made in rosewood. Modular and comes with an original plant box and a chest wit...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

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Copper, Iron

Torbjørn Afdal, Stool, Oak, Canvas, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak, canvas and stool designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo, Norway, c. 1960s. Seat height 12.6”.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Oak

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo – Rare Rosewood Sideboard, Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Exquisite Craftsmanship in Santos Rosewood – Finished on All Sides A rare and exceptionally refined sideboard designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, in the 1960s. Crafted i...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extra long, solid teak, "Krobo" table/bench is designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Norway in the 1960s. This Krobo bench tha...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Mid Century Rosewood Dining Table by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
The "Darby" dining table by Torbjørn Afdal is a rare and impressive piece, showcasing the designer's incredible sense for quality and attention to detail. This large rectangular dini...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Torbjorn Afdal for Mellemstrand Bruksbo of Norway 59" Bench in Oak
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Stained Oak Bench or Coffee Table, designed by Torbjorn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Mobelfabrik in Norway. The fine grain of the stained oak veneer on this pi...
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1960s Norwegian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Oak

Contoured Ladder Back Armchair in Teak, Torbjørn Afdal, Vamo, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare ladderback armchair designed by the incomparable Torbjørn Afdal for Vamo. Designed and crafted in Denmark in the early 1960's this elegant armchair is constructed from solid teak with graceful curves and exquisite woodgrains throughout. Featuring new vintage-feeling forest green upholstery this armchair is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for the perfect office or accent chair. Torbjørn Afdal was a Norwegian born designer who graduated from the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in 1946 and spent much of his career with the legendary Bruksbo Tegnekontor, who for three decades were one of Norway’s leading design offices for quality furniture. Among those who purchased Afdal’s designs were First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and the Japanese Emperor as well as other notable heads of state during the mid-20th century. His work is characterized primarily by a refined understanding of material and form. Afdal implemented a combination of art and tradition in his work, with a talent for utilizing the natural possibilities of rare hardwoods which is on full display in this splendid ladderback armchair. With sculpted armrests, curved "ribs" that mold to the sitter's back and a marvelously minimalist stance this accent chair is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Torbjørn Afdal chair...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Teak

Torbjørn Afdal and Harry Moen "Biri" Leather and Pine Bench, Norway 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Harry Moen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) is remembered as one of the most well-respected Norwegian designers of the postwar period. Afdal’s work is characterised by a refined understanding of mate...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Scandinavian 'Krobo' Wooden Plank Benches
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Scandinavian Mid-Century 'Krobo' form rectangular wooden plank benches with two bracket-shaped legs. (TORBJØRN AFDAL FOR BRUKSBO NORWAY)(PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wea...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large bench or occasional table in teak
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Large bench or occasional table in teak from Bruksbo
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Teak

Set of Four '4' Contoured Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Vamo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
An exquisite ladderback design with the greatest attention of detail to it's swooping architectural lines drawing interest and intrigue. The set is constructed in teak with the origi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Bruksbo Bench, New Edition
By Torbjørn Afdal, Fjord Fiesta
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian Bruksbo bench, new edition. Designed in 1960 by Torbjøn Afdal and originally produced by the Norwegian cabinetmaker Bruksbo, the bench is no...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Torbjørn Afdal Dining Table Produced by Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo in Norway. Width: 210 ( 310 ) cm.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Krobo Bench with Lp Box by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench or side table model Krobo with LP box designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Bench or Side Table Produced by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench or side table model Krobo designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo in Norway.
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Bench / Side Table Model Krobo Produced by Bruksbo in Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench / side table model Krobo designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Bruksbo in Norway.
Category

1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak. Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the wall or window. Decorated with piles of books and nice art. When you have a lot of...
Category

1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Oak

savoy armchair by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland
By Rolf Hesland, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Tomi, Nagano
A Savoy armchair, designed by Torbjørn Afdal & Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo, early 1950s. original condition.
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Mahogany

Black Leather and Rosewood Dining Chairs "Darby" by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Göteborg, SE
Six absolutely fantastic dining chairs by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda møbelfabrikk. The chairs are made of rosewood and covered with black leather.
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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.

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