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Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen and Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cherrywood lounge chair designed by Jorgen Hovelskovs with woven hawser string for upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, String

English Regency Gilt Figural and Ebonized Dital Harp, Maker E. Light, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency gilt stenciled figural and floral ebonized dital harp signed by maker Edward Light
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Antique 1810s English Regency Musical Instruments

Materials

String, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood

Musical Palais Royal Ring Stand and Jewellery Box, of Cupid with Harp
Located in London, GB
movement. The finely modelled cupid sits upon an Empire stool and plays a classical 16 string harp with
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Antique 1830s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
a koto, a thirteen stringed harp or zither. The flush fitting lid, inrobuta, of tapered shape and
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

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Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Høvelskov. Lounge chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid black-glazed ash
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20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash

Mid-century Modern Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chairs
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid natural ash wood structura, with seat and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in North Miami, FL
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood, String

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov
H 15.75 in W 41.325 in D 42 in
Mid century Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chair, Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Discover the elegance of the "Harp" chair, designed by Jørgen Høvelskov, blending Scandinavian
Category

Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Mid 20th Century Harp chair Jorgen Hovelskov and Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 196
Located in London, GB
Fantastic early ‘harp chair’ designed by Jorgen Hovelskov and manufactured by Jørgen Christensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

String, Wood

Antique French Ebonised Parcel Gilt Harp circa 1780
Located in London, GB
inches: Height 5 feet, 6 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 2 feet, 11 inches The harp is a multi-string
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Antique 1780s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare “Harp” or “String" lounge chair designed in 1968 by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

A sculptural steel table base inspired by Picasso
Located in NYC, NY
A very sculptural steel table base. The gesture of voids connected by harp like stringing hearken
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mid Century Modern Danish Standing Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with brass harp and shade support, pull string switch. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Mythical 19th Century French Griffin Lyre Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
diamonds and cabochon ruby eye, realistic talons. The gold string harp accented with 14 mixed cushion cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Georgian Regency Marquetry Bowfront Neoclassical Corner Cabinet 1800
Located in Portland, OR
with a stringed harp, both surrounded by scrolling foliate inlay. The frame of the cabinet inlaid with
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Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Corner Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

African Eight-String Harp or Ngombi, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
The Ngombi or sacred harp or eight-string harp is the oldest sacred object of the Okani people
Category

Vintage 1930s Ethiopian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Italian Antique Double String Paint Decorated Table Harp
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Italian antique double string paint decorated table harp. This shining example of musicality is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Harp String Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov Jorgen Hovelskov Harpchair Midcentury
By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Hamburg, HH
'Harp' chair by Jørgen Høvelskov. Ash frame, seat and back with natural flag line. Emblem with text
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

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Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
$145,000
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Harp String For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the harp string you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every harp string was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a harp string — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right harp string, those designed in Empire, Louis XVI and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one harp string that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christensen & Larsen, Dirk J. Balfoort and Jørgen Høvelskov produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Harp String?

A harp string can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,500, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $136,540.