'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed

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'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed

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This unique and intriguing 'Roundette' dining table by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle Møbelfabrik was finished by a local Arizona artist in a green marbleized finish which we newly lacquered is simply gorgeous. The set is signed underneath the dining table with a Danish Control sticker as can be seen in the photos. While this may not appeal to the purist collector of Danish Modern who might prefer to have an original finish - this is the perfect set for the interior designer looking for something unique and whimsical yet also original and collectible. Would pair amazingly with Malachite and Marbleized designs from Piero Fornasetti, contact us for our current collection of faux malachite Fornasetti lamps, tables, umbrella bins, mirrors and more. The Roundette table and chairs was designed in 1952 by Hans Olsen and was his first commercial success. The four chairs tuck into the dining table and each chair has three legs. The seats are in a white leatherette and are in good condition but also can be very easily reupholstered to your choice of fabric. This Roundette dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Industrial designer and architect Hans Olsen was born in Denmark in 1919. He began his career as a cabinetmaker, but, at the age of thirty, he decided to attend the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art (Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi), where he studied architecture under esteemed architect-designer Kaare Klint (1888-1954) from 1941 to 1943. Under Klint’s instruction, Olsen focused on principles of ergonomics and anthropometry (the study of human body measurements), while cultivating his expertise in materials and traditional craftsmanship. While many his Danish contemporaries—such as Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, Børge Mogensen, and Hans Wegner—embraced the “Klint School” of modernism, Olsen was particularly eager to experiment with design and material choices in effort to achieve maximum comfort. Olsen had an affinity for bent laminated wood, which engendered designs with a great freedom of form, both sturdy and lightweight In 1953, Olsen opened his own studio and began actively presenting his furniture at the annual Cabinetmakers Guild exhibitions in Copenhagen. This exposure brought Olsen a great deal of work with Danish manufacturers, including Bramin Møbel, C/S Furniture, Frem Røjle, Juul Kristensen, N.A. Jørgensen, and Verner Birksholm. Olsen’s first successful design was the Roundette Dining Set (1952) for Frem Røjle Møbelfabrik. The compact, teak and leather design was an achievement in form and function, as the chair backs seamlessly tuck under the tabletop. Other standout designs from Olsen include the Shell Chair (1955), Easy Chair (1955), Fried Egg Chair (1956), the modular TV-bench (1956), CS500 Series (1962), Model 532A Rocking Chair (1963), and the Bikini Chair (1968)—iconic for its futuristic silhouette. Olsen’s Frederik the 9th Chair (1964)—named after Danish King Frederik VII, who apparently preferred sitting backwards—won the A.I.D gold medal in 1965. MEASUREMENTS: Table: H 29.5" x 41.75" Diameter Chairs: H 28.25" x W 19.25" x D 18.25" Seat Height: 17.75" Seat Depth: 16.25" CONDITION: Excellent newly re-lacquered condition. Fabric is from older reupholstery but is in good condition and presents well and can be easily reupholstered to new fabric or leather or can be used with existing fabric. Ready for immediate use.

Creator:
Frem Røjle (Maker),Hans Olsen (Designer)
Design:
Roundette Suite
Dimensions:
Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Diameter: 41.75 in (106.05 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Refinished. Previously redone in a marbleized finish, we newly re-lacquered every piece and is now ready for immediate use. See description for more details.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330222139692