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.
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This walnut bar cabinet was manufactured by Directional in the 1960s and attributed to both Milo Baughman and Kipp Stewart due to stylistic attributes associated with both designers,...
Brass
Danish Modern Two-Tier Extendable Bar Cart with Leaf by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aksel Kjersgaard teak bar cart / tea trolley with a shallow storage drawer and an extendable leaf for serving, all supported by aluminum caster wheels ...
Aluminum
Danish Teak and Rosewood Side Table Designed for the Rigspolitiet Headquarters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Open-front teak side table designed for the Rigspolitiet Headquarters in Copenhagen. Beginning in 1918, Aage Rafn, Hans Jørgen Kampmann, Christian Kampmann, ...
Teak, Rosewood
Italian Modernist Two-Tier Walnut Bar Cart/Trolley on Casters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural Modernist walnut bar cart/trolley with two laminate surfaces, all supported by caster wheels (ca. 1960s, Italy). Sharp, crisp lines and superior craftsmanship utilizing complex wood joinery techniques, though designer is unknown. Top tray is removable for easy cart...
Laminate, Walnut
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955). Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also...
Metal
Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk (Kontour - Model A 164 ) by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, ca. 1965, Denmark. Composed of a stainless steel frame supporting a solid teak surface ...
Stainless Steel
