Pair of Torbjørn Afdal 'Hunter' Lounge Chairs  SOLD

Produced by Bruksbo in Norway during the 1960s, and known as the Hunter chair, designed by Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999). The sturdy wooden frame is stained beechwood to resemble patterned hardwood. The seats comprise heavy duty canvas supports with a padded leather cushion overlay and stout leather straps forming the sling or thong shaped armrests. Both the frames and leather cushions are in excellent condition. 

The chairs were photographed in a changing light and bright sunshine has made them appear a lighter brown than they actually are.  The true colour is the darker shade of brown.

Dimensions:  H 31”/39cm x W 26”/65cm x D 31”/79cm

Reference No. EC 29.

Price:   SOLD

More information about the designer is given at the bottom of the page.

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About the Designer, Torbjørn Afdal, was included in the Norwegian Icons 2013 Oslo Exhibition.

Torbjørn Afdal started working at Bruksbo in 1946 and was among the most prolific post-war Norwegian designers. His work is characterized by a refined understanding of shape and material. He received the gold medal at the 1959 craft fair So wohnt Europa in Munich, in part for the dining set Form. Around 1960, Afdal's furniture designs took on a more architectural style, as exemplified by the armchair Broadway and the hunting chair Hunter, two of his artistic highlights from that period. Considered among Afdal's classics are Krobo, a multi-purpose bench, the Times liquor cabinet and the Minerva range of conference furniture. Afdal also functioned as artistic director of the Bruksbo furniture workshop at Plus, which was a national centre for applied arts in Fredrikstad.

 (Source: http://www.norwegianicons.no)