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Hans Olsen Safari

Rare Hans Olsen black suede leather safari lounge Antelope chair
Rare Hans Olsen black suede leather safari lounge Antelope chair

Rare Hans Olsen black suede leather safari lounge Antelope chair

By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exceptional Antelope Safari or Hunting lounge chair by Hans Olsen produced by Viskadalens Möbler of Denmark circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s
White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s

White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s

By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A 1960s “Safari” chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler, Kinna, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

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Hans Olsen "Safari" Chair, Made in Sweden
Hans Olsen "Safari" Chair, Made in Sweden

Hans Olsen "Safari" Chair, Made in Sweden

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H 29.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

Hans Olsen "Safari" Chair, Made in Sweden

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Victoria, British Columbia

Gorgeous 1960s solid teak easy chair with suede upholstery and leather strap arms, designed by Hans Olsen for M Viskadalens Möbler, Sweden. This chair is beautifully crafted. Conditi...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Teak

Hans Olsen Safari Chair
Hans Olsen Safari Chair

Hans Olsen Safari Chair

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H 30 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in

Hans Olsen Safari Chair

By Hans Olsen

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Hans Olsen Safari Chair. Suede with leather arm straps.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Teak Hans Olsen Safari Chairs
Teak Hans Olsen Safari Chairs

Teak Hans Olsen Safari Chairs

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H 28.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

Teak Hans Olsen Safari Chairs

By Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teak Hans Olsen Safari Chairs. Two available.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Suede

Danish Modern Rosewood Antelope Safari Leather Chair by Hans Olsen
Danish Modern Rosewood Antelope Safari Leather Chair by Hans Olsen

Danish Modern Rosewood Antelope Safari Leather Chair by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exceptional “Antilope” safari or hunting lounge chair by Hans Olsen produced by Viskadalens Möbler of Denmark circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Olsen “Antilope” Safari Lounge Chair, 1960s
Hans Olsen “Antilope” Safari Lounge Chair, 1960s

Hans Olsen “Antilope” Safari Lounge Chair, 1960s

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H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in

Hans Olsen “Antilope” Safari Lounge Chair, 1960s

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Remarkable “Antilope” Safari or Hunting lounge chair by Hanson Olsen, produced by Viskadalens möbler, Denmark 1960s. The chair consist out of an elegant and solid teak frame which ho...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s
White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s

White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler Kinna, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Hans Olsen Safari Sling Chair in Teak and Tan Suede for Viska Mobler, Sweden
Hans Olsen Safari Sling Chair in Teak and Tan Suede for Viska Mobler, Sweden

Hans Olsen Safari Sling Chair in Teak and Tan Suede for Viska Mobler, Sweden

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Spectacular 1960s sling safari chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mo¨belfabrik AB, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Teak

Hans Olsen “Antilope” safari lounge chair 1960’s
Hans Olsen “Antilope” safari lounge chair 1960’s

Hans Olsen “Antilope” safari lounge chair 1960’s

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H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in

Hans Olsen “Antilope” safari lounge chair 1960’s

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Diest, BE

Antilope" Safari lounge chair by Hanson Olsen, produced by Viskadalens möbler, Denmark 1960's The chair consist out of an elegant and solid teak frame which holds a beautiful patinat...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak and Suede Safari Chair by Hans Olsen
Teak and Suede Safari Chair by Hans Olsen

Teak and Suede Safari Chair by Hans Olsen

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H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in

Teak and Suede Safari Chair by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri

Located in Vienna, AT

Scandinavian Modern Safari lounge chair, suede and leather with nice patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Safari Sling Chairs in Walnut by Hans Olsen, Sweden, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Safari Sling Chairs in Walnut by Hans Olsen, Sweden, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Safari Sling Chairs in Walnut by Hans Olsen, Sweden, 1960's

By Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Olsen designed Safari chairs. Viska Mobler, Sweden 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

'Antilop' Safari Chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mobler, Sweden, 1950s
'Antilop' Safari Chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mobler, Sweden, 1950s

'Antilop' Safari Chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mobler, Sweden, 1950s

By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri

Located in Hitchin, England

An original suede and oak frame 'Antilop' Safari chair by Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Mobler, Sweden, 1950s With cognac suede seating and black leather strap arms and a solid oak f...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Teak and Suede Hans Olson Antilope Safari Chair Set
Teak and Suede Hans Olson Antilope Safari Chair Set

Teak and Suede Hans Olson Antilope Safari Chair Set

By Hans Olsen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Remarkable “Antelope” Safari or Hunting lounge chair by Hans Olsen, produced by Viskadalens Möbler, Denmark 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Teak

Pair of Hans Olsen Safari Chairs
Pair of Hans Olsen Safari Chairs

Pair of Hans Olsen Safari Chairs

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H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in

Pair of Hans Olsen Safari Chairs

By Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of solid teak and suede Hans Olsen Safari chairs.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Hans Olsen 1960s Safari Chairs
Pair of Hans Olsen 1960s Safari Chairs

Pair of Hans Olsen 1960s Safari Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 26 in

Pair of Hans Olsen 1960s Safari Chairs

By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Hans Olsen 1960s Safari Chairs in original olive suede and black leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Swedish Safari Chair "Antilope" by Hans Olsen, 1960s
Swedish Safari Chair "Antilope" by Hans Olsen, 1960s

Swedish Safari Chair "Antilope" by Hans Olsen, 1960s

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H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in

Swedish Safari Chair "Antilope" by Hans Olsen, 1960s

By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri

Located in Basel, CH

Rare swedish safari chair, model Antilope by Hans Olsen for M Viskadalens Möbler in Sweden 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Two 1960s Suede Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen
Two 1960s Suede Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen

Two 1960s Suede Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen

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H 29.53 in W 25.01 in D 25.99 in

Two 1960s Suede Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen

By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri

Located in London, GB

A pair of 1960's low safari chairs in pine, leather and suede by Hans Olsen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Leather, Pine

Pair of Safari Style Black Leather and Spindle Wood Framed Chairs
Pair of Safari Style Black Leather and Spindle Wood Framed Chairs

Pair of Safari Style Black Leather and Spindle Wood Framed Chairs

By Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Safari style chairs with spindle leg chairs and black leather seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Olsen, 1960s Suede and Leather Safari Chair
Hans Olsen, 1960s Suede and Leather Safari Chair

Hans Olsen, 1960s Suede and Leather Safari Chair

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H 28.75 in W 25.25 in D 25.5 in

Hans Olsen, 1960s Suede and Leather Safari Chair

By Hans Olsen

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Rare safari chair by Danish designer Hans Olsen for Viskadalens mabel fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Suede, Leather

Hans Olsen Rare Black Leather and Teak "Antilop" Safari Chair
Hans Olsen Rare Black Leather and Teak "Antilop" Safari Chair

Hans Olsen Rare Black Leather and Teak "Antilop" Safari Chair

By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen

Located in Malmo, SE

Very rare safari chair called Antilopen by Danish designer Hans Olsen for Viskadalens Möbler, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Hans Olsen Safari For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hans olsen safari available at 1stDibs. Each hans olsen safari for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a hans olsen safari — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hans olsen safari bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans Olsen each produced at least one beautiful hans olsen safari that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hans Olsen Safari?

Prices for a hans olsen safari can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $10,656, while the average can fetch as much as $3,621.

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