Pair of Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo 'Hunter' Armchairs by Stranda Industri
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Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal (1917–1999) is responsible for some of Scandinavia’s most sought-after mid-century furniture. Afdal started his career as a draftsman in 1946 at the Bruksbo Drawing Office in Norway and quickly advanced to chief designer. In 1959 he won a gold medal at ‘So wohnt Europa’ in Munich for his work on the ‘Form’ dining range.
Bruksbo designed furniture for several leading Norwegian makers and Afdal’s designs were always in hot demand. These armchairs for Stranda Lenestolfabrikk are among his most well known designs, admired for their rectilinear frame, supremely comfortable sling seat and hide leather arm straps. The minimal frames are paired with leather cushions for an understated, luxurious aesthetic.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.
Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
Please enquire for delivery options.
Pair of Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo 'Hunter' Armchairs by Stranda Industri
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
