Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

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.

Creator: Torbjørn Afdal

Scandinavian Mid Century Minerva Four Seat Sofa by Torjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

$8,600

Scandinavian Mid Century Minerva Four Seat Sofa by Torjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Scandinavian Mid Century Modern leather and rosewood sofa, in very clean, original, ready to use condition. The sofa features rich leather loose fitting seat and back rests, with elegant sculptural rosewood arm rests. This piece is known as the Minerva sofa, it was designed by Torbjorn Afdal, crafted by Brukdsbo , made in Norway, circa 1960's. Rare extra long ( 94" ) four seat version, not often seen on the market, this is an iconic piece from the Golden Age of Scandinavian mid century furniture...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal — Model “Winston” Sofa

$10,070

Torbjørn Afdal — Model “Winston” Sofa

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

An exceptional and rare Winston sofa designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor and produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, circa 1960. Crafted in beautifully grained ...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

$4,445

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 Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal High Back Dining Chairs Model Darby by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik

$7,113 / set

H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Torbjørn Afdal High Back Dining Chairs Model Darby by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare set of six high back dining chairs model Darby designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda møbelfabrik in Norway.

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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 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 Sofas

Materials

Brass

1960 vintage retro Torbjørn Afdal Brown Leather Sling Armchair

$823Sale Price|40% Off

H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 31.89 in

1960 vintage retro Torbjørn Afdal Brown Leather Sling Armchair

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Markington, GB

Stunning Sling Leather Armchair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo A striking mid-century Scandinavian armchair designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo in Norway. This elegant...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway Teak "Krobo" Long Coffee Table, Bench, 1960's

$2,500

H 13.5 in W 79 in D 14.5 in

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...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

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Steel

Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs

$3,518 / set

H 38 in W 26.75 in D 35 in

Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A pair of Hunter Safari lounge chairs designed in the 1960s by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Theses designer piece have stood the test of time, ...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari sofa by Bruksbo

$6,000

H 32 in W 86 in D 34 in

Mid Century Scandinavia low long sling Safari sofa by Bruksbo

By Bruksbo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker. Designed by Ivar Opsvik called the “Safari” leather sofa. A very rare s...

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1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Brass

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo 1.2m Bench Table c1960s

$6,204

H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in

Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood Krobo 1.2m Bench Table c1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

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...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather sofa 3 seat Hans Olsen

$2,400Sale Price|40% Off

H 29 in W 72 in D 29 in

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather sofa 3 seat Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather sofa designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Sofa is in good vintage condition all straps are good w...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

$1,511

H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Delft, NL

Hunter chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s A lounge chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) for Bruksbo Tegnekonto...

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20th Century Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Torbjørn Afdal Side Table / Bench Model Krobo Produced in Norway

$5,334

H 13.39 in W 78.75 in D 14.57 in

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 Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s

$6,160

H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri

Located in Bergen, NO

Iconic Scandinavian modern lounge chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, early 1960s. The Hunter chair is one of Afdal’s most celebrated designs, known for its sculptu...

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Previously Available Items

Two-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 33.47 in

Two-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Praha, CZ

- very confortable - rare type - in nice condition.

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Five-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 131.5 in D 33.47 in

Five-Seater Sofa Set Hunter by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Praha, CZ

- extremely rare type - very confortable.

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Sofa in Rosewood, Leather and Fabric by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo 1960

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H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 74.81 in

Danish Sofa in Rosewood, Leather and Fabric by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo 1960

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Magnificent Scandinavian sofa. Superb woodwork on the shoulders which are in full leather, seats and backrests in new petrol blue velvet which blends perfectly with the black of the ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal

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H 27.56 in W 77.56 in D 30.71 in

Midcentury Scandinavian Sofa in Leather and Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Karlstad, SE

Rare sofa by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio Open", designed in 1965. This sofa consists of a rosewood frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The sofa has beautiful details...

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal Settee in Olive Colored Leather and Woven Cane for Bruksbo, 1960s

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H 31 in W 51.25 in D 29.5 in

Torbjørn Afdal Settee in Olive Colored Leather and Woven Cane for Bruksbo, 1960s

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Torbjorn Afdal designed sofa in stained beech with top grain olive colored leather cushions and woven double sided cane in the back and sides. Both cane, wood and leather s...

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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Living Room Set by Torbjørn Afdal for Sandvik Mobler, 1950, Blue Teak

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H 29.53 in W 64.18 in D 27.56 in

Danish Living Room Set by Torbjørn Afdal for Sandvik Mobler, 1950, Blue Teak

By Torbjørn Afdal, Sandvik Mobler

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Wonderful Danish living room set designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Sandvik Mobler. The set contains 2 ''Tono'' Lounge chair and matching sofa. The ''Tono...

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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Torbjørn Afdal “Karo” Modular Sofa by B.J. Hansen for Bruksbo

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H 31.5 in W 106 in D 28.5 in

Torbjørn Afdal “Karo” Modular Sofa by B.J. Hansen for Bruksbo

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruskbo, Bjarne Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare modular sofa designed for Bruksbo by Torbjorn Afdal and produced by B.J. Hansen. The sofa has a teak frame with tapered legs. Two slatted back rests support the removable pyra...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Teak

Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo

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H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 28.75 in

Torbjørn Afdal “Minerva” Sofa for Bruksbo

By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Munich, DE

Very cozy and elegant rosewood and cognac natural leather by Torbjørn Afdal "Minerva" sofa for Bruksbo. This is a four-seat sofa from Scandinavian origin. Torbjørn Afdal de...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Torbjørn Afdal Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Torbjørn Afdal sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Torbjørn Afdal sofas 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Torbjørn Afdal were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Vatne Møbler, Komfort, and Ekorness. Prices for Torbjørn Afdal sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,097 and can go as high as $7,856, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,469.