Mid-Century Modern scandinavian desk in Rio rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal

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Mid-Century Modern scandinavian standing desk in Rio rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal with two drawers on the left and tapered legs. Legs can be disassembled.

Year 1960's
Condition Perfect vintage condition
Dimensions W 150, D 80, H 72 cm
Material Palissandre de Rio
Style Classique
Vintage
Origin
Norvège
Fournisseur Bruksbo

Torbjørn Afdal

Norway (1917-1999)

Torbjørn Afdal started as a designer at Bruksbo Tegnekontor in 1946 and was among the most prolific post-war Norwegian designers.

Today Afdal is considered as one of Norway’s most famous designers. His furniture was among the collections of The White House and the Japanese Emperor. Torbjørn Afdal received the gold medal at the 1959 craft fair So wohnt Europa in Munich for work including the dining set Form.

In 1960 Torbjørn Afdal designed the multi-purpose bench Krobo. It became an instant classic in Norway because of its unique flexibility and many uses. Considered among Afdal’s classics are Krobo, Times liquor cabinet and Minerva range of conference furniture.