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Midcentury "Krobo" Bench by Torbjørn Afdal
$3,243.22List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Bruksbo (Maker),Torbjørn Afdal (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1638211883381
Torbjørn Afdal
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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