Torbjørn Afdal Teak Bar Cabinet for Mellemstrand Møbelfabrik

Name: Torbjørn Afdal Teak Bar Cabinet for Mellemstrand Møbelfabrik
Brand: Mellemstrand Møbelfabrik
Price: 4600.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Torbjørn Afdal

Norway, 1950-1959

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Dimensions: 49.25in H x 35.5in W x 16.25in D
Materials: Teak Wood, Glass Shelves, Display Mirror, Orignal Brass Key

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Torbjørn Afdal Teak Bar Cabinet for Mellemstrand Møbelfabrik

Torbjørn Afdal

Norway, 1950-1959

15+: Years of restoration craft
8,000: Pieces restored in-house
80+: Designers represented

Bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrand Møbelfabrik in Norway circa 1950’s. Comprised of teak wood, this unique piece features glass shelving within along with a mirrored back, a pull-out table, storage for bottles, and two drawers. This cabinet has been refinished by our skilled craftsmen and maintains its original brass key. Afdal, a respected Norwegian designer, was known for making functional and elegant pieces like this one – not only can you store your glasses and bottles, but you can also fix up a drink using the convenient laminated pull out table.

Product care

Ceramic and Pottery

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Chrome and Brass

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Glass

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Lacquer

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Designer spotlight

Torbjørn Afdal

Renowned for his elegant and timeless teak seating and dining designs.

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After

Before

Drag to reveal - 64 hours of bench work

The Restoration Record

Everything we touched, and everything we left alone

Sixty-four hours of bench time by two craftsmen in our Hyperion Avenue workshop. Period-correct methods and materials throughout.

Frame fully disassembled, joints cleaned of old glue and re-set with hide glue. One rear stretcher replaced with salvaged period teak, grain-matched.

Stripped by hand, sanded through 120/180/240/320 grit, then three coats of Danish oil cut back between coats. No lacquer, no filler, no stain.

New jute webbing over the original beech rails; horsehair and natural latex pad; Kvadrat wool bouclé in undyed oat.

Maker's stamp, original brass fittings and the patina on the arm caps, the marks that prove the piece lived.