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Torbjorn Afdal Butterfly Chairs, 1950s
$5,625List Priceper item
About the Item
- Creator:Bjarne Hansen (Manufacturer),Torbjørn Afdal (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1957
- Condition:Reupholstered.
- Seller Location:Culver City, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1139218079211
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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