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Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood 2m Krobo Bench, circa 1960
$8,112.92
£5,950
€6,903.94
CA$11,169.77
A$12,223.97
CHF 6,459.30
MX$145,901.20
NOK 82,428.68
SEK 75,387.73
DKK 51,568.85
About the Item
Torbjørn Afdal - 2m Krobo Bench, c1960
Iconic midcentury design from Norway. Torbjorn Afdal's Krobo bench, circa 1960 was designed as a multipurpose bench for producer Bruksbo and can also be used as a low coffee table. This example comes in exquisite rosewood and has been carefully restored and refinished at our workshops in London.
- Creator:Torbjørn Afdal (Designer),Bruksbo (Maker)
- 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)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Refinished. Expertly restored by our in-house team.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1333237868002
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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