Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Danish, 1919-1989
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.
Find vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen seating, tables, storage pieces and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1950s
Creator: Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Arne Hovmand Olsen King and Queen Dining Chairs in Teak, Jutex 1950s, Set of 6
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dining set of chairs consisting of two armchairs. The fathers chair alias the King chair and the mothers chair alias the Queen chair. These features subtle yet similar design feature...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
DanishMid-Century Modern armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950’s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Throughout the 1950’s-70’s Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen created furnishings that boasted all of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Upholstery
Danish teak armchair "Captain´s chair" by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Kiel, SH
The Armchair Captain's Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, crafted in teak and leather in 1958, is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. This iconic chair features a sleek teak fra...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Komfort Sculptural Teak Sofa
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Springfield, OR
A finely restored sculptural teak sofa by designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Komfort. Made in Denmark in the late 50s or early 60s. It has been fully cleaned, oiled and new cushions mad...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
4 Rustic Oak Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik 1950
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Welcome to the epitome of mid-century rustic charm – a set of four dining-room chairs designed by the legendary Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik in Denmark. Crafted wit...
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1950s Danish Rustic Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Lounge Chair, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and beige fabric lounge chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by Komfort Randers, Denmark, 1950s.
Seat height 16”.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Set of 4
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1950s. Set of 4
Elegant and sculptural dining room chairs in solid teak with original paper cord seats. Desi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Papercord, Teak
Set 4 Danish Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Vintage Danish teak chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s.
Elegant and sculptural chair in solid teak with beautifully restored wool fabric... Designed in 1951 as...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171..Stunning design, Amazing patina, color , finish. Extremely comfortable,,side dowels have been removed,, screws ex...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wicker, Teak
Pair of vintage 1950s teak chairs designed by Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in None, IT
Pair of Danish teakwood chairs with black leather seats, design Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time.
DIMENSIONS: Height 78 cm...
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1950s Danish Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Chair in Mahogany
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model 71, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens K...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Brass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Dining Chairs in Mahogany
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chairs, model 71, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural set of dining chairs is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Ol...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Brass
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rare set of four dining-room chairs, designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik, Denmark.The chairs are organic in their shape the rounded, almost branch like...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak, Plywood
Arne Hovmand Olsen Tripod Stool in Wood
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, milking stool, beech, Denmark, 1950s.
This Danish tripod stool by Arne Hovmand-Olsen contains a remarkable halved seat, which...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Beech
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Easy Chair Produced by a.R. Klingenberg & Søn
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by A.R. Klingenberg & Søn in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Cane, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chair in Teak
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model 71, teak, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural dining chair is designed by the Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olse...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Brass
Set of 3 Danish Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 3 Danish Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs 1950’s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs, model 71, teak, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural set of six dining chairs is designed by the Danish de...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Brass
Seldom Seen Danish Sofa Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Danish modern sofa (frame) designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. In original estate condition. Retain original finish, patina showing just the right amount of cosmetic...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Three Leg Lounge Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful and elegant original 1950’s teak and oak leather lounge chair, designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Denmark, Tripod/ three Leg Chair, Bull Horn Form model 308
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Oak, Teak
“No. 55” Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The shape of this “No. 55” shell chair indicates the design of an architect. Indeed, Arne Hovmand-Olsen was a prolific Danish designer and architect, whose designs centered around th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Fabric, Plywood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold Dining Chair in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair model 71, teak, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural dining chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Mø...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Table Produced by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 130 ( 228 ) x 87 x 74,5 cm.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Vintage Stool by Arne Hovmand Olsens Denmark, 1950’s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 39cm W, 25,5cm D, 48,5cm H.
Condition: Good.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wood
Large White "Manta Ray" Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1956
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning and important "Manta Ray" easy chair from 1956 by Danish Designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen. This chair was produced in very limited numbers at cabinetmaker "Pedersen & Knap", Cope...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wool, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Chair Model 408, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A chair of model 408 designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen at Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s. The chair is made in teak with seat in black leather. It is 64 x 50 cm and 74 cm high ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex Teak and Leather Armchair, Newly Refinished
By Jutex, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Danish modern club chair featuring a unique design, with articulating seat back.
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Sofa Model 480 by Alf. Juul Rasmussen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model 480 designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Alf. Juul Rasmussens polstermøbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair by A. Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rarely found solid teak frame with cane back and seat and cane wrapped arms. Made by A.R. Klingenberg and Son.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak, Cane
Rare Danish Oak Side Chair by A. Hovmand Olsen for A.R. Klingeberg & Søn, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small easy chair fashioned of stained oak. Upholstery in hand embroidered wool. It was designed by A. Hovmand Olsen in the early 1950s and manufacture...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Easy Chair Model 480 by Alf. Juul Rasmussen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model 480 designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Alf. Juul Rasmussens polstermøbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Rosewood
1950s Danish Teak Sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Modens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s Danish teak sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Modens Kold, stunning, classic design, extremely comfortable, retains original cushions, nice original condition, superior quality an...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare pair of Danish modern arm, lounge chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. in original estate condition. Retain o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Arne Hovmand-olsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arne Hovmand-Olsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Hovmand-Olsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 104 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Arne Hovmand-Olsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Bramin Møbler, Kurt Østervig, and Niels Koefoed. Prices for Arne Hovmand-Olsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $33,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.
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