Olsen Bench
Rare Teak and Oak Bench by Arne Hovmand-Olsen 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered old bench by Arne Hovmand-Olsen (Danish, 1919-1989). Made in teak and oak. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
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Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
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H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Hans Olsen TV Sofa
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
-seater bench, two 2-seater benches, 6 seaters and a coffee table.
One cushion per seat, completely
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Cane, Teak
Modular TV Sofa #161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin
By Hans Olsen, Design Bramin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An extraordinary early example of a TV modular sofa designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
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Modular TV Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957
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Teak and wicker.
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Hans Olsen Modular Seating Group
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Olsen Modular Seating Group. Solid teak and hemp modular seating group by Hans Olsen
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Hans Olsen Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Model 161 Danish Sofa for Bramin, 1957
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Roma, IT
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Teak Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, Danish Teak, Frem Rojle Design
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H 28 in W 74.25 in D 27 in
Bench Model 161 Designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, 1957 Teak Daybed
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic sofa model TV161 designed by Hans Olsen, produced by Bramin, Denmark 1957. Made of solid
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Hans Olsen for Bramin Sectional Sofa TV-161 in Cane and Afromosia
By Hans Olsen
Located in Seattle, WA
Afromosia.
Modular TV bench model 161 designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin Case study house #20B, also
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Hans Olsen Cane and Teak Sofa 161
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury teak sofa, model #161, designed by Hans Olsen for N.A. Jorgensens Mobelfabrik. Solid
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Hans Olsen TV 161 Seating System in Teak & Cane; Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-Century Modern TV Modular Sofa 161, Teak and Cane, Hans Olsen, Denmark 1957
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Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
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Danish Modern Modular Seating Group by Hans Olsen
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Hans Olsen Design Modular Settee
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Olsen teak and cane combination settee, bench, pair of chairs. Upholstered custom AST
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Hans Olsen Danish Modern Modular Teak Sofa Bed
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By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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By Hans Olsen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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Hans Olsen Modular Teak and Cane Sofa Set
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Diego, CA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
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Cane, Teak
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Olsen Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal olsen bench for your home. Frequently made of hardwood, teak and wood, every olsen bench was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect olsen bench — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each olsen bench bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one olsen bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans Olsen, Bramin Møbler and Arne Hovmand-Olsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Olsen Bench?
Prices for a olsen bench start at $1,800 and top out at $26,582 with the average selling for $3,425.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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