Torbjørn Afdal Desk, Tele serie

Torbjørn Afdal
1917 - 1999

Desk, Tele serie

Circa 1960
Gaboon, Rio rosewood, obeche and brass
Edited by Bruksbo, Norway and manufactured by Haug Snekkeri, Tomter
With two publisher's and manufacturer's labels, one under the tabletop, the other inside a drawer
75 x 155 x 72 cm ; 29 ½ x 61 x 28 ⅜ in.

Condition Report:
The wood presents with visible wear and discoloration, mainly on the top and along the edges of the drawers, as well as scattered scratches and abrasions on the top and tiny dents along the edges.
We observe small wood liftings and losses along the edges of the main drawer.
The desk presents with four drawers along with two lockers on each side, the keys for which are missing. The inside of the drawers is in overall good condition, consistent with use.
A plastic element has been added at a later stage on the underside of the desk.
The brass is slightly oxidized.

Provenance:
Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, 8 April 2014, lot 665

Acquired from the above