Torbjørn Afdal Teak Form Chair with Green Teal Upholstery, 1950s

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Origin: Norway Designer: Torbjorn Afdal Manufacturer: Bruksbo Era: 1960s Materials: Beech, Leather Measurements: 26.5″ wide x 33.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall

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

An exceptionally rare lounge chair designed by acclaimed Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, and produced by Haug Snekkeri in the 1960s. This piece represents ...

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...