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Hovelskov Harp

The Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Denmark
The Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Denmark

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.

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Danish Modern Design, 1963
Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Danish Modern Design, 1963

Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov, Danish Modern Design, 1963

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Ash

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen and Larsen
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen and Larsen

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen and Larsen

By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, String

Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1960s
Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood, Ash

Jørgen Høvelskov (1935–2005) “Harp” or “String” chair, 1963
Jørgen Høvelskov (1935–2005) “Harp” or “String” chair, 1963

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Original "Harp" Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Original "Harp" Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen

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.

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Walnut

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Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 52.37 in W 40.95 in D 43.31 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov in Ashe 40th Anniversary Production
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov in Ashe 40th Anniversary Production

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.

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandverk, 1968
Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandverk, 1968

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Jute, Cord, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Ash, Lacquer

“The Harp Chair” Jørgen Høvelskov
“The Harp Chair” Jørgen Høvelskov

“The Harp Chair” Jørgen Høvelskov

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H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 42.52 in

“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...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Early Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair
Early Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair

Early Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair

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H 52.25 in W 36 in D 42.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair

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H 51.19 in W 33.47 in D 51.19 in

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.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Sculptural Chair, Denmark, circa 1960s
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Sculptural Chair, Denmark, circa 1960s

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.

Category

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

Materials

Rope, Ash

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1968
Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1968

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1968

By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic "Harp" chair designed by Jørgen Høvelskov and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String

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H 51.97 in W 41.34 in D 43.31 in

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.

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair in Ash, Denmark, 1960's
Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair in Ash, Denmark, 1960's

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair in Ash, Denmark, 1960's

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H 51.19 in W 41.34 in D 44.1 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Ash

Jørgen Høvelskov Black Harp Lounge Chair for Jørgen Christensens
Jørgen Høvelskov Black Harp Lounge Chair for Jørgen Christensens

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Harp Chair
Harp Chair

Harp Chair

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H 128 in W 105 in D 120 in

Harp Chair

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp chair in solid ash. Frame fitted with flag line.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Ash

The Harp Chair By Jorgen Hovelskov.
The Harp Chair By Jorgen Hovelskov.

The Harp Chair By Jorgen Hovelskov.

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H 52.76 in W 41.34 in D 42.52 in

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Danish Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen Denmark
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen Denmark

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.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov Denmark c.1968
Danish Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov Denmark c.1968

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960
Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960
Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Vintage 20th Century Danish "Harp" Chair By Jørgen Høvelskov c.1963
Vintage 20th Century Danish "Harp" Chair By Jørgen Høvelskov c.1963

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...

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20th Century Danish Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early Jorgen Hovelskov, Christensen & Larsen Harp Chair, 1963
Early Jorgen Hovelskov, Christensen & Larsen Harp Chair, 1963

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Ash

Mid-century Modern Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chairs
Mid-century Modern Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chairs

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Mid century Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chair, Denmark
Mid century Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chair, Denmark

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.

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Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Harp Chair by Jörgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen, 2003
Harp Chair by Jörgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen, 2003

Harp Chair by Jörgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen, 2003

By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

New Christensen & Larsen edition of the "Harp Chair" in oakwood and rope by Jorgen Hovelskov from 1963.

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rope

Jorgen Hovelskov Danish Modern Harp Chairs, Pair
Jorgen Hovelskov Danish Modern Harp Chairs, Pair

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

A Graceful Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
A Graceful Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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.

Category

20th Century Danish Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Jute

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov

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H 15.75 in W 41.325 in D 42 in

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in North Miami, FL

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hoveltskov.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood, String

Pair of wood and rope "harp" chairs by Jorgen Hovelskov
Pair of wood and rope "harp" chairs by Jorgen Hovelskov

Pair of wood and rope "harp" chairs by Jorgen Hovelskov

Located in New York, NY

Pair of lacquered wood and rope "harp" chairs by Jorgen Hovelskov. View our complete collection at www.johnsalibello.com

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Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

A Danish "Harp" Chair Attributable To Jorgen Hovelskov By Christensen & Larsen
A Danish "Harp" Chair Attributable To Jorgen Hovelskov By Christensen & Larsen

A Danish "Harp" Chair Attributable To Jorgen Hovelskov By Christensen & Larsen

By Christensen & Larsen

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A nice vintage Harp chair designed by and attributable to Jorgen Hovelskov and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen, Mobelhadvaerk, Copenhagen in 1960s.

Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Jute, Pine

Mid 20th Century Harp chair Jorgen Hovelskov and Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 196
Mid 20th Century Harp chair Jorgen Hovelskov and Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 196

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, Denmark 1963.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

String, Wood

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair, Denmark 1960s
Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair, Denmark 1960s

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair, Denmark 1960s

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H 52.25 in W 41 in D 41 in

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair, Denmark 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural Jorgen Hovelskov designed harp chair. Solid oak and rope.   

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen
Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen

Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen

By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic "Harp" chair designed by designer Jørgen Høvelskov in 1968 and produced by cabinet maker Christensen & Larsen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen
Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen

Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen

By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic "Harp" chair designed by designer Jørgen Høvelskov in 1968 and produced by cabinet maker Christensen & Larsen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

"Harp" Chair Jørgen Høvelskov
"Harp" Chair Jørgen Høvelskov

"Harp" Chair Jørgen Høvelskov

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H 52.38 in W 41.5 in D 42.63 in

"Harp" Chair Jørgen Høvelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

“The Harp Chair” by Jørgen Høvelskov for Jørgen Christensen.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Harp chair by Jørgen Høvelskov
Harp chair by Jørgen Høvelskov

Harp chair by Jørgen Høvelskov

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H 52.76 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in

Harp chair by Jørgen Høvelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Harp chair by Jørgen Høvel Skov / Jørgen Christensen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen
The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christensen & Larsen

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Berlin, DE

Remarkable 'Harp Chair" by Danish designer Jorgen Hovelskov, a sculptural object yet comfortable to sit in: "This chair's "Harp" form was based on a Viking ship's bow section

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandværk
Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandværk

Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandværk

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in London, ON

The Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair is a unique masterpiece, exhibited for the first time in 1963.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rope, Ash

Harp Chair Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp Chair Jorgen Hovelskov

Harp Chair Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 52.76 in W 42.52 in D 41.74 in

Harp Chair Jorgen Hovelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Paris, FR

Designed in 1963 by Jorgen Hovelskov, this edition is from the 1970 and made in Elm, with original flag-halyard.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 51.5 in W 41.5 in D 44 in

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Dorchester, MA

Jorgen Hovelskov designed the iconic Harp Chair in 1968. It is reminiscent of the bow of a Viking ship, and its flag halyard seat provides a unique optical effect.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 50.5 in W 41 in D 36.5 in

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Kingston, NY

Amazing sculptural chair by Danish designer Jorgen Hovelskov. Inspired by Viking ships, the chair is made of ebonized wood and rope. Fantastic original condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

1960s Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
1960s Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

1960s Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 51.19 in W 33.08 in D 42.13 in

1960s Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in London, GB

Harp chair, originally named "Viking Chair" designed by Jorgen Hovelskov in 1968, sculptural object and yet very comfortable as chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Rope

Original "Harp" Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Original "Harp" Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Original "Harp" Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in North Miami, FL

Original, 1960s edition Harp chair, designed by Jorgen Hovelskov. Inspired by the prow of a Viking ship, and still an evocative piece for your seaside getaway!

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

"Harp" Chair by Danish Designer Jorgen Hovelskov
"Harp" Chair by Danish Designer Jorgen Hovelskov

"Harp" Chair by Danish Designer Jorgen Hovelskov

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Hudson, NY

"This chair's "Harp" form was based on a Viking ship's bow section. The configuration of the flag halyard gives the design a powerful optical quality" ref:1000 ch...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

Harp String Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov Jorgen Hovelskov Harpchair Midcentury
Harp String Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov Jorgen Hovelskov Harpchair Midcentury

Harp String Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov Jorgen Hovelskov Harpchair Midcentury

By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Hamburg, HH

'Harp' chair by Jørgen Høvelskov. Ash frame, seat and back with natural flag line.

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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christian & Larsen
The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christian & Larsen

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christian & Larsen

By Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov for Christian & Larsen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960's Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark
1960's Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark

1960's Harp Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark

By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam this early Harp chair shape gives it the name Harp chair. Its three wooden legs have curves like those of an old Viking ship. The legs are joined in the ce...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 52.25 in W 41 in D 43.25 in

Harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Located in Chicago, IL

Harp chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 53 in W 41 in D 36 in

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Located in New York, NY

The angles of the taught jute weaving are juxtaposed with the graceful curves of the walnut frame. This chair is not only a beautiful example of modern design and old world romance b...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

Materials

Walnut

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

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H 52 in W 41 in D 44 in

The Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov

Located in Hudson, NY

Remarkable 'Harp Chair" by Danish designer Jorgen Hovelskov, a sculptural object yet comfortable to sit in: "This chair's "Harp" form was based on a Viking ship's bow section.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early Mahogany Harp Chair by Hovelskov
Early Mahogany Harp Chair by Hovelskov

Early Mahogany Harp Chair by Hovelskov

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H 53 in W 41 in D 36 in

Early Mahogany Harp Chair by Hovelskov

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Early mahogany Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelsko. This chair is from a limited production of the chair in 1963. This chair is made from black painted mahogany rather than ash wood. Th...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

A Pair Of Harp Chairs by J. Høvelskov
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A Pair Of Harp Chairs by J. Høvelskov

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H 55.12 in W 41.34 in D 34.65 in

A Pair Of Harp Chairs by J. Høvelskov

Located in Barcelona, ES

A pair of Harp chairs designed by Jørgen Høvelskov in 1963 and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Høvelskov Harp Chair
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H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in

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Jørgen Høvelskov achieved the winning award for best design at the Copenhagen Company’s of Joiners for the Harp chair.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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The striking appearance of the Harp Chair was inspired and based on the bow section and hallyard of a Viking ship. The idea behind it was to create a cultural object that was enjoyab...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Hovelskov Harp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hovelskov harp for your home. Each hovelskov harp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rope. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hovelskov harp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hovelskov harp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one hovelskov harp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jørgen Høvelskov and Christensen & Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hovelskov Harp?

Prices for a hovelskov harp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,650 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,363.

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