Throughout the 1950s and ‘60s, Arne Hovmand-Olsen created furnishings that boasted all of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. The esteemed Danish designer favored high-quality teak, oak and rosewood for his sideboards, chairs and dining tables. Elsewhere, Hovmand-Olsen’s side tables and credenzas feature elegant organic curves and tapered legs, while his graceful armchairs and dining chairs are characterized by slender frames and sculptural seat backs.
From an early age Hovmand-Olsen showed an interest in drawing and an aptitude for design. In 1938, he began his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker under Peder Olsen Sibast, the founder of Sibast furniture company. Owing largely to the creative direction of Peder’s son, designer Helge Sibast, during the mid-century era, the manufacturer is internationally revered today for its wide range of sleek and collectible modern furniture.
In 1941, Hovmand-Olsen enrolled in a technical school to study furniture design, and opened his own workshop shortly after graduating. He created a range of furnishings for such notable manufacturers as Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Elven Geertsen and Jutex. He found success in Denmark, but attained even greater notability when he began selling his work in America.
Mid-century-era design from this region of the world — including objects like Arne Jacobsen’s Egg chair, Alvar Aalto’s undulating Savoy vase and Tapio Wirkkala’s leaf-shaped birch-laminate tray — took off in the States after the Second World War, when Scandinavia’s simple, curvilinear wooden furniture, home goods and textiles suddenly seemed the perfect foil for glass-and-steel skyscrapers.
Hovmand-Olsen closed his workshop during the 1970s. Today his work is widely collected by enthusiasts of mid-century Scandinavian modern furniture.
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1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Pair of Teak Side Tables
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Arne Hovmand-Olsen: A pair of teak side tables. Manufactured and marked by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, 1950's. H. 46 cm. L. 39 cm. W. 36 cm. (2) Restoration and Re-polishing included in...
Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Rosewood Side Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful diminutive side table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen is crafted of rich rosewood and has subtle, beautiful lines which are distinctively Scandinavian.
Rosewood
$1,295 / set
H 20 in W 23 in D 16 in
Vintage Danish Trio Teak Nesting Tables Attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely set of three nesting tables in teak are not only handsome, they are incredibly versatile. With curved corners, raised edges, and exquisite joinery, they offer several sub...
Teak
Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Side Tables by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of midcentury Danish modern teak side tables by Hans Olsen.
Teak
$909Sale Price|35% Off
H 20 in W 31.5 in D 15.5 in
Midcentury Nesting Tables by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For you consideration is this wonderful set of nesting tables in teak wood. Minimal to the eye with complex joinery, these multifunctional tables are a perfect addition to your midce...
Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Floating Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak #2
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Hovmand Olsen Manufacturer: Mogens Kold Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 60″ wide x 20″ deep x 17″ tall Condition: In excellent original condi...
Teak
Danish Teak Coffee Table Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Scandinavian 60s coffee table with mosaic by Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik. Structure in solid teak and veneer, inlaid with a ceramic mosaic on the...
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Tripod Side Table, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Tripod Side Table, 1950s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern three legged pedestal table in solid teak. Made in Denmark in the 1950s and most likely originally desi...
Teak
$1,953
H 20.28 in W 58.86 in D 19.49 in
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Coffee Table Attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Danish coffee table in teak attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The well dimensioned coffee table with it´s floating tabletop that makes the whole coffee table l...
Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Floating Surfboard Coffee Table In Teak
By Peter Hvidt, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Peter Hvidt + Orla Molgaard Nielsen Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 53″ wide x 19″ deep x 34″ tall Condition: In excell...
Teak
$1,200 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 11.82 in
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Teak Wood, With Stunning Textures
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table in a natural finish. Its neutral pigment and wood texture makes it perfect for any space. Carved from a solid trunk of teak, the wood textur...
Wood, Fruitwood
$720 / item
H 11.23 in Dm 9.85 in
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Teak Wood, With Stunning Textures
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table in a natural finish. Its neutral pigment and wood texture makes it perfect for any space. Carved from a solid trunk of teak, the wood textur...
Wood, Fruitwood
From $3,389 / item
H 13.78 in W 64.57 in D 34.65 in
Evermore Small Dining Table, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A simple, timeless designer table created in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Evermore is a Classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship ...
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Teak Wood Pedestal or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood pedestal or side table hand carved into this usable shape whilst respecting the organic wood. Polished with a natural oil revealing the beautiful wood grain and t...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak and Cane Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Side Table with Cane lower Shelf. Beautiful design with an upturned edge and floating top. Refinished top! Table is very nice and ready to go! Bottom shel...
Cane, Teak
Rosewood Side Table Set by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Dimensions: 23” L x 15” D x 23” H Description: A vintage rosewood side table pair by Arne Wahl Iversen. Made in Denmark, circa 1960s. A truly...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Tiered Teak Side Table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, tiered teak side table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen features a floating top with upturned edges and lower, caned tier at 11.5 inches height.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Two 1960s Danish Lamp Table Nightstands in Rosewood & Cane By Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of sleek 1960s Danish rosewood nightstands or lamp tables by Arne Hovmand Olsen. They have tapering legs in solid rosewood with rattan undertiers, smoothly-sliding drawers ...
Rattan, Hardwood
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H 19.25 in Dm 30.25 in
Vintage Danish Arne Hovmand-Olsen Reuleaux Triangle Side Table in Teak, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An attractive and useful side table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen featuring a three-legged base and unique reuleaux-triangle-shaped top, comprised entirely of sculpted and turned figured tea...
Teak
Midcentury Sidetable Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold in Teak
By Mogens Hansen, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A Classic Danish side or occasional table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold. Teak wood with teak shelf and raised edges-quality construction. Solid, elegant and practical with be...
Teak
Midcentury Sidetable Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Hansen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A Classic Danish side or occasional table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold. Teak wood with teak shelf and raised edges-quality construction. Solid, elegant and practical with be...
Teak
Sold
H 21.5 in W 18.25 in D 25.25 in
Classic Danish Side Table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Danish side or occasional table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold. Teak wood with caned shelf and raised edges-quality construction. Solid, elegant and practical with b...
Teak
Sold
H 24 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
1960s Arne Hovmand Olsen Rosewood Cane Nightstands Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair. Wonderful and rare! Especially in uncommon Brazilian Rosewood.
Rosewood
Pair of Danish Modern Teak End Tables for Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s Danish Modern teak end tables for Arne Hovmand Olsen. Gleaming teak wood has been polished and refreshed. Well-crafted deta...
Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Danish Teak Guitar Pick Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Beautiful two-toned teak Danish guitar pick. Fully signed on bottom, made in Denmark, design Hovmand-Olsen. Original finish, circa 1950-1960.
Teak
Two-Tiered Side Table by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Koch
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish teak side or end table by Arne Hovmand Olsen by Mogens Kold. Original unrestored condition with a lovely patina.
Teak