Torbjørn Afdal Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
Office chair by Tobjorn Afdal for Bruksbo - Nesjestranda
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and rare Elton model armchair designed by Torbjorn Afdal and manufactured by Nesjestranda, Norway in the 1960's. The structure is made of solid Rio rosewood, in a deep colo...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
1960s Minerva Executive Swivel Chair in Leather & Rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Finn Juhl, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Minerva" executive swivel chair in leather and rosewood by Torbjorn Afdal for Norwegian makers Bruksbo.
With padded seat and back, it is supportive and very comfortabl...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Leather, Hardwood
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Torbjørn Afdal office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Torbjørn Afdal office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by Torbjørn Afdal were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by Niels Otto Møller, Fritz Hansen, and Rud Rasmussen. Prices for Torbjørn Afdal office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,800 and can go as high as $3,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,800.
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