Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Unit by Torbjørn Afdal for Ringerike Møbel & Trevarefabrikk, Norway, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

A functional, yet minimalistic Scandinavian mid-century teak wall unit by Torbjørn Afdal was manufactured in Norway in the 1960s by Ringerike Møbel & Trevarefabrikk.
This vintage wall unit is a functional and beautifully crafted shelving unit that will fit perfectly into any interior, office, living room, or bedroom. It is a similar qality vintage Scandinavian design like like Poul Cadovius, just liuttle less known.
The shelving system is entirely modular, offering various configurations to suit your needs. It features two cabinets with versatile storage options, one small console with two drawers and open compartments, and seven shelves, ideal for exposing books and decorations.
The interesting and rare assembly system of brass hardware, woven through a shelf provides secure use but is not intuitive, so we provide the tutorial video.
The set consists of:
- one cabinet with hinged lockable doors with inner shelf H: 40/W: 88/D: 37 cm
- one lockable cabinet with hinged doors and 4 drawers. - H: 40/W: 88/D: 37 cm
- Set of two keys included
- one console with two drawers and a shelf H: 21/W: 88/ D:31 cm; drawers height: 6 cm
- seven shelves W: 88/ D: 20 cm
- four solid wood rails 188 cm long
- brass plated hangers
The unit has been restored. We cleaned the wood with professional compounds and finished with layers of Danish oil to enhance the beauty of the grain.All doors and drawers work smoothly and all parts fit together.

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Creator	Torbjørn Afdal
Manufacturer	Ringerike Møbel & Trevarefabrikk
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Norway
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern, Minimalist
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Partially restored, Surface has been polished, Surface has been refinished, Restored
Product Code	UE-2180595
Materials	Metal, Teak
Color	Brown
Width	268 cm 268 cm
Depth	37 cm 37 cm
Height	188 cm 188 cm
Weight Range	Heavy — Between 80kg and 150kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Poland
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

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About the Creator

Torbjørn Afdal

Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) is remembered as one of the most prolific and well-respected Norwegian designers of the postwar period. Born in 1917 in the Voss region of Norway, Afdal studied at the National Academy of Craft and Art Industry, graduating in 1946. He was taken on as a designer by Bruksbo Tegnekontor (Bruksbo Drawing Office), eventually becoming the company's top designer.

Afdal’s Krobo Bench (1960) was an instant success in Norway, perhaps because its ultra-minimal aesthetic rendered it uniquely flexible; this was the bench that could be anything you wanted it to be. Afdal also designed liquor cabinets and dry bars, including Bacchus (1955) and, more famously, Times (1960s), a rosewood liquor cabinet on castors with subtle brass detailing. Afdal’s other creations include the Hunter Lounge Chair (1962) and the Minerva Office Chair (1965).

Many sources state that Afdal’s Form Dining Set (1959) was awarded the gold medal at the So Wohnt Europa furniture fair in Munich, but Pamono's editors are still working to confirm this. While many vintage dealers list either Bruksbo or Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik as Afdal's manufacturers, the labels appear together and should be considered one and the same company.

Afdal’s designs were collected by US First Lady Jackie Kennedy for the White House, Japanese Emperor Hirohito, and Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland.