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Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Flip-Top Rolling Dry Bar by Torbjørn Afdal

$5,800
£4,314.22
€5,051.10
CA$8,092.97
A$9,056.26
CHF 4,728.75
MX$111,337.29
NOK 59,658.68
SEK 56,138.52
DKK 37,685.07
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About the Item

Highly functional and handsome rosewood flip-top bar cabinet on caster wheels with two keys designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Trevarindustri / Bruksbo of Norway. The locking cabinet opens to reveal ample storage for bottles and barware, resourcefully using all available space, including the doors. There is a mechanism that locks the extended surface into place (surfaces can only be closed by unlocking said mechanism with the key). Extremely high quality piece, utilizing the finest materials and sophisticated construction techniques. The black laminate flip-top is in excellent condition with only a few superficial scuffs. Rosewood has been conservatively refinished with only minor, insignificant wear remaining. Retains the "Mellemstrands Trevarindustri Bruskbo Modell Made in Norway" manufacturer tag. Dimensions with the surfaces open and extended: 60.5" L x 16.25" D / 17.50" D with the keys in place x 33.75" H Dimensions with the bar compact / closed: 30.25" L x 16.25" D / 17.50" D with the keys in place x 35" H Depth with doors open: 30.25".
  • Creator:
    Bruksbo (Manufacturer),Mellemstrands Trevareindustri (Manufacturer),Torbjørn Afdal (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Depth: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The black laminate flip-top is in excellent condition with only a few superficial scuffs. Rosewood has been conservatively refinished with only minor, insignificant wear remaining.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000038681stDibs: LU1444226323472

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