Torbjørn Afdal Benches
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
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway "Krobo" Rosewood Coffee Table, Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Torbjorn Afdal solid dark rosewood table, bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a sturdy, lipped and, balanced rectangular framework in smoothly grained dark Rosewood, wit...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Steel
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo 1.2m Bench Table c1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - Krobo Bench Table, c1960
This iconic mid-century design from Norway was designed by: Torbjorn Afdal as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksb. It can also works w...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Rosewood
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''
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Teak
“Krobo” Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek walnut “Krobo” bench by Torbjørn Afdal, with a beautiful, smooth surface. Great as a coffee table or room divider.
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Walnut
Torbjörn Afdal: Krobo Low Table/Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Torbjörn Afdal: Krobo Low Table/Bench
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian 'Krobo' Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Krobo" bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Norway.
The bench is made of solid wood with thick rosewood vaneer. It can be used in many ways, for example as a...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Wood
Long "Krobo" Table/Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, fully restored long “Krobo” bench designed by the influential Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered Brazilian rosewood with stu...
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Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Torbjorn Afdal solid Teak Table, Bench by Bruksbo Mellenstrands Norway. Featuring a longer lower lipped rectangular framework in smoothly grained Teak, with Steel supported legs...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Steel
Torbjørn Afdal Oak 'Krobo' Bench
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Dallas, TX
A solid oak 'Krobo' bench / table designed by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960's
Category
1960s Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Oak
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood 2m Krobo Bench, circa 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in London, England
Torbjørn Afdal - 2m Krobo Bench, c1960
Iconic midcentury design from Norway. Torbjorn Afdal's Krobo bench, circa 1960 was designed as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksbo and c...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Teak Krobo Bench
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Teak Krobo Bench
This bench measures: 79 wide x 14.5 deep x 13.5 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as mu...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Teak
Torbjorn Afdal "Krobo" Table/Bench by Bruksbo Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mersman
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 ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Rosewood
$4,500 / item
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.
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,108 / item
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.
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Rosewood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large bench, hall furniture, Norwegian in rosewood, “Krobo”model, TorBjörn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian bench furniture. Ideal for an entryway or living room (vase or plant holder, etc.). It can also be used as a coffee table. This highly decorative piece of furnitu...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Wood
Torbjørn Afdal and Harry Moen "Biri" Leather and Pine Bench, Norway 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Harry Moen, Bruksbo
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...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Norwegian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Oak
Large bench or occasional table in teak
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Large bench or occasional table in teak from Bruksbo
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
Materials
Teak
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 Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$1,807 / item
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.
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Benches
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 Benches
Materials
Rosewood
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H 13.39 in W 78.94 in D 14.57 in
Torbjørn Afdal benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Torbjørn Afdal benches 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 benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 22 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original benches 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 benches by Bruksbo, Børge Mogensen, and Carl Malmsten. Prices for Torbjørn Afdal benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $7,645, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,211.