The Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov First designed in 1963, Jørgen Høvelskov’s legendary Harp Chair stands as one of the most striking masterpieces of Danish design.
Ash
Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Denmark 1960s
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
Designed in 1963 by Jørgen Høvelskov, the “Harp” Chair is one of the most striking examples of Danish modernism, a design where structure becomes sculpture.
Cord, Ash
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. Produced by Christensen and Larsen in Denmark in the 1960s.
Wood, String
Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Jørgen Høvelskov in 1968 and produced by Christensen & Larsen, the Harp Chair is one of the most recognisable achievements of Danish modern furniture design.
Cord, Wood, Ash
1960s Harp Lounge Chairs by Jorgen Høvelskov, Hand-Crafted Ash & Rope
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Portland, OR
Designed 1968 by Jørgen Høvelskov & manufactured in Denmark by cabinetmakers Christensen & Larsen.
Rope, Ash
Jørgen Høvelskov (1935–2005) “Harp” or “String” chair, 1963
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Jørgen Høvelskov (1935–2005) “Harp” or “String” chair, 1963 Denmark Bent ash frame with tensioned rope seat and back, forming a large sculptural arch reminiscent of harp strings.
Wood
Original "Harp" Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic "Harp" chair designed by Jørgen Høvelskov in 1968 and produced by cabinet maker Christensen & Larsen in Denmark.
Rope, Walnut
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful ebonized version of the iconic Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen and Larsen.
Wood
Unavailable
H 53 in W 41 in D 40 in
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov in Ashe 40th Anniversary Production
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ottawa, ON
The harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov in solid ashe with the original flag halyard rope.
Beech
Unavailable
H 51.97 in W 41.34 in D 42.52 in
Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandverk, 1968
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
The Harp Chair, designed by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandverk in 1968, is a striking example of sculptural seating from the Mid-Century era.
Sheepskin, Fabric, Jute, Cord, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
“The Harp Chair” Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“The Harp Chair”. A cherrywood easychair mounted with flag-haylard. Designed 1963. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Jørgen Christensen. Literature: Noritsuga Oda: “Danish Chairs”, 199...
Early Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jorgen Hovelskov harp chair form 1968. This example retains its original ebonized ash finish and has been newly and masterfully been rewoven in period correct flag halyard.
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Very nice old Harp chair design 1968 by Jørgen Høvelskov. Wooden frame with black finish and rope sitting Good condition with a lot of character.
Rope, Wood
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Sculptural Chair, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in San Antonio, TX
Danish modern sculptural chair designed by Jørgen Høvelskov made of ash wood and rope, circa 1960s.
Rope, Ash
Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1968
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic "Harp" chair designed by Jørgen Høvelskov and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark 1968.
Cherry
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.
Ash
Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair in Ash, Denmark, 1960's
By Christensen & Larsen
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
The Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov is one of the most dramatic sculptural forms in Danish modern design.
Cord, Ash
Sold
H 51.97 in W 41.34 in D 44.49 in
Jørgen Høvelskov Black Harp Lounge Chair for Jørgen Christensens
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and surprisingly well-sitting Jørgen Høvelskov Harp chair for Jørgen Christensens, Denmark. 40th Anniversary edition in black ebonized ash finish all in original condition.
Harp Chair
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp chair in solid ash. Frame fitted with flag line.
Ash
The Harp Chair By Jorgen Hovelskov.
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov. Design 1962 Black lacquered ash & halyard.
Danish Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in London, GB
An early example of the harp chair designed by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen Denmark c.1968 Natural Ash Frame & original halyard stringing.
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen
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, Denmark.
Danish Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov Denmark c.1968
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in London, GB
An early example of the harp chair designed by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen Denmark c.1968 The design is said to be inspired by both the harp instrument & also the bo...
Ash
Sold
H 51.19 in W 33.47 in D 40.56 in
Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Madrid, ES
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Made of black lacquered solid wood.
Rope, Wood
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H 52.76 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Madrid, ES
Chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid natural ash wood structura, with seat and back in natural rope.
Rope, Wood, Ash
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H 52.76 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
1970 Pair harp chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandværk.
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Harp" armchair model designed by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandværk.
Rope, Ash
Sold
H 52.37 in W 41.74 in D 45.28 in
Vintage 20th Century Danish "Harp" Chair By Jørgen Høvelskov c.1963
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, made in Copenhagen in the 1960's. Its unique form was inspired by a Viking ship bow section. The expertly crafted frame, in solid wal...
Walnut
Early Jorgen Hovelskov, Christensen & Larsen Harp Chair, 1963
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early Jorgen Hovelskov, Christensen & Larsen “Harp Chair” designed in 1963 Ash, flagline Very nice overall condition having typical signs of age and use.
Cord, Ash
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H 52.76 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
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 back in natural rope.
Rope, Wood, Ash
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H 52.76 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 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 craftsmanship with timeless design.
Rope, Wood, Ash
Harp Chair by Jörgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen, 2003
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
New Christensen & Larsen edition of the "Harp Chair" in oakwood and rope by Jorgen Hovelskov from 1963.
Oak, Rope
Jorgen Hovelskov Danish Modern Harp Chairs, Pair
By Christensen & Larsen
Located in Astoria, NY
Jorgen Hovelskov (Danish, 1935 - 2005) for Christensen & Larsen Danish Mid-Century Modern pair of Harp chairs, teak structure, circa 1960s.
Rope, Teak
A Graceful Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage example of the Harp by Hovelskov. A masterful exercise in material conservatism, the form more than makes up in its visual complexity.
Walnut, Jute
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in North Miami, FL
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov.
Wood, String
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