Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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.

Creator: Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak

$4,515

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19th Century Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Wood

Scottish Grandfather Clock

$1,988 Sale Price

24% Off

H 76 in W 21 in D 9 in

Antique Art-Deco Grandfather Clock

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Tall case clock, Deco. The circular dial with classic Roman numerals is set into the top of the cabinet, slightly arched, giving it a touch of softness within the sobriety of the who...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Art-Deco Grandfather Clock

$478

H 72.84 in W 22.84 in D 14.18 in

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock

By James Scholefield

Located in Greven, DE

Chinoiserie grandfather clock England (London) painted oak mid-18th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 236 × 48 × 24 cm Description: Antique English longcase clock with fine lacquer d...

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Mid-18th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Oak

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock

$6,222

H 92.92 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

$3,500

H 90.5 in W 21 in D 9 in

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Metal

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller

$3,990

H 56 in W 13 in D 2.5 in

Antique Daniel Bing Grandfather Clock

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Tall case clock, Daniel Bing. Vertically imposing and classically refined, the watch is made of warm-toned wood, with straight, simple lines on the body, contrasting with the elabora...

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Daniel Bing Grandfather Clock

$1,077

H 85.44 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in

Antique European Grandfather Clock

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Grandfather clock. In varnished wood, with a smooth finish and warm tone. The circular gold dial features black Arabic numerals and simple hands, with a classic and elegant design. T...

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique European Grandfather Clock

$1,083

H 81.89 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

By Alexandre Fournier

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Original seven day Morbier...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

$3,500

H 90.5 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in

18th Century German Grandfather Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials. Iron ...

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1750s German Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

18th Century German Grandfather Clock

$9,988

H 96 in W 28 in D 18 in

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish long-case clock with dry-scraped finish. This antique clock from Sweden, circa 1820s, is topped with a subtly raised and carved crest, atop a round-shaped head...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

$6,740

H 84.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in

Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock This black lacquer grandfather clock...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock

$4,395

H 81 in W 20.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique European Grandfather Clock by Jérémie Girod

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Grandfather clock with Jérémie Girod movement. With a wooden frame painted in an aged gold tone, the dial is circular, with Roman numerals and decorated hands, set in an upper case d...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique European Grandfather Clock by Jérémie Girod

$1,077

H 91.74 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in

Previously Available Items

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Midcentury Mahogany Grandfather Clock, Denmark, C. 1965

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in New York, NY

Olsen's remarkable mahogany grandfather clock, which rests upon a base shaped like a pair of devilish horns, doubles, with its numerous interior shelves, as a case piece. This mar...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Midcentury Mahogany Grandfather Clock, Denmark, C. 1965

H 73 in W 19.25 in D 11.5 in

Arne Hovmand-olsen decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Hovmand-Olsen decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Arne Hovmand-Olsen were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Anton Michelsen, Kay Bojesen, and Fritz Hansen. Prices for Arne Hovmand-Olsen decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,500 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,500.