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Scandinavian Mid Century Minerva Four Seat Sofa by Torjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

$8,600
£6,495.23
€7,604.42
CA$12,218.15
A$12,430.39
CHF 7,123.86
MX$149,669.59
NOK 83,264.70
SEK 83,630.13
DKK 56,849.88

About the Item

Exceptional Scandinavian Mid Century Modern leather and rosewood sofa, in very clean, original, ready to use condition. The sofa features rich leather loose fitting seat and back rests, with elegant sculptural rosewood arm rests. This piece is known as the Minerva sofa, it was designed by Torbjorn Afdal, crafted by Brukdsbo , made in Norway, circa 1960's. Rare extra long ( 94" ) four seat version, not often seen on the market, this is an iconic piece from the Golden Age of Scandinavian mid century furniture design. Total H 29.5" x Arm H 20.5" x Seat H 16" x W 94" x D 27"
  • Creator:
    Bruksbo (Maker),Torbjørn Afdal (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 94 in (238.76 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent, clean ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU978746535272

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