Norwegian mid-century furniture designer Torbjørn Afdal (1917 - 1999) was born in Voss, Norway, and studied at the State Crafts and Art Industry School in Oslo. After graduating in 1946, he was hired by Bruksbo Tegnekontor, a design office that produced furniture for some of Norway's leading manufacturers. Afdal quickly rose through the ranks at Bruksbo, and by the early 1950s, he was one of the company's top designers.

Afdal's designs were heavily influenced by Danish furniture design, and he is often mistaken for a Danish designer. However, he developed his own unique style, characterized by its elegance, simplicity, and functionality.

Some of Afdal's most famous designs include the Broadway armchair (1958), the Form chair (1960), and the Krobo multipurpose bench (1960). His furniture was purchased by Jacqueline Kennedy as the First Lady in the White House and by the Japanese Emperor.

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Modular 'Veggen de Luxe' shelving system, c.1960s Norwegian…

1960s Norwegian Modular Shelving System by Torbjorn Afdal

Modular 'Veggen de Luxe' shelving system, c.1960s Norwegian zebra rosewood and teak, by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, three cabinets and, four suspended shelves, on squared legs, height 212 cm, width 178 cm, depth 44 cm

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, pair of 'Hunter' armchairs, 1960s,…

Vintage 'Hunter' Leather Armchairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, pair of 'Hunter' armchairs, 1960s, with exposed stitching, leather strap arms and vintage tan leather upholstery

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norwegian 'Hunter' 3-Part sectional…

1960's Torbjorn Afdal Bruksbo Hunter Leather Sectional Sofa

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norwegian 'Hunter' 3-Part sectional leather sofa, 1960's, 194 cm length

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, pair of Norwegian 'Hunter' high…

Norwegian leather lounge chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, pair of Norwegian 'Hunter' high back leather lounge chairs, 1960's

Torbjorn Afdal (Norwegian, 1917 - 1999), Hunter Armchair, c.…

Hunter Armchair by Torbjorn Afdal

Torbjorn Afdal (Norwegian, 1917 - 1999), Hunter Armchair, c. 1960, oak, brown leather cushions and leather arm-straps, brown canvas sling back, height 78 cm

Torbjon Afdal bench for Bruskbo, solid teak and metal. Norway,…

Afdal Teak and Metal Bench

Torbjon Afdal bench for Bruskbo, solid teak and metal. Norway, c 1960s, 44 cm high, 120 cm wide, 37 cm deep

Tojbjorn Afdal hunter armchair with matching ottoman, coffee…

Afdal Hunter Armchair and Ottoman Set

Tojbjorn Afdal hunter armchair with matching ottoman, coffee coloured button back leather on hardwood frame with brown leather straps, Denmark, c 1960s, 95 cm high, 68 cm wide, 78d, 43 cm high, 63w d 52d (ottoman)

Torbjorn Afdal (Norwegian, (1917-1999) pair of hunter armchairs,…

Afdal Hunter Armchairs with Leather and Rosewood Frame

Torbjorn Afdal (Norwegian, (1917-1999) pair of hunter armchairs, c. 1960 manufactured by Bruksbo, Brazilian rosewood frame with canvas sling, brown leather armrests and cushions (2)

Tojbjorn Afdal hunter armchair with matching ottoman, coffee…

Afdal Hunter Armchair & Ottoman Set

Tojbjorn Afdal hunter armchair with matching ottoman, coffee coloured button back leather on hardwood frame with brown leather straps, Denmark, c 1960s, 95 cm high, 68 cm wide, 78 cm deep, 43 cm high, 63 cm wide, 52 cm deep (ottoman)

Torbjorn Afdal armchair, black button backed leather on swivel…

Black Leather Swivel Armchair by Torbjorn Afdal, 1970s Denmark

Torbjorn Afdal armchair, black button backed leather on swivel base, Denmark, c 1970s

Torbjorn Afdal pair of leather hunter chairs & coffee table,…

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chairs & Coffee Table Set

Torbjorn Afdal pair of leather hunter chairs & coffee table, Taupe leather & canvas, Norway, c 1970

A Torbjorn Afdal Norway ox hide rosewood three seater lounge,…

Afdal Rosewood Leather Lounge by Bruksbo, Norway (9 words)

A Torbjorn Afdal Norway ox hide rosewood three seater lounge, designed c. 1963, manufactured by Bruksbo, Norway. Upholstered in black leather, with manufactures label on frame. Height 73 cm. Length 198 cm. Depth 70 cm