Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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.
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Creator: Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Noble Chair in Black Beech with Upholstery, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant and ?noble? designer chair created in the 1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports the cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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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 Seating
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Danish Modern Sculpted Oak & Teak Arm Chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen
By Komfort, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern sculpted oak & teak arm chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Danish Easy Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen in Leather and Walnut
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning folding chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex.
The frame of the chair is highlighted by two sculptural shaped pieces of wood, crossing each other on the sides of the chair....
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold mid century Danish teak and leather lounge chair
This chair measures: 26 wide x 20.5 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and ar...
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Leather, Teak
Noble Chair in Oak with Upholstery, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant and ?noble? designer chair created in the 1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a classic beauty that transports the cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Lean Back Monochrome Lounge Chair in Teak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Lean Back is an elegant, reclining lounge chair in 1950s design, created by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Despite the lightness and an almost floating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Lean Back Monochrome Lounge Chair in Oak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Chair Model 408, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
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 Seating
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Teak
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 Seating
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Arne Hovmand-Olsen Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this incredibly rare lounge chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Newly recovered in luxurious leather. This rather petite lounge chair fits perfectly into the human...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Brass
Arne Hovmand Olsen Rosewood Dinning Chair Set for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Koch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Hovmand Olsen rosewood dinning chair set for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1950s
An exquisite set of 6 solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Lean Back Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Oak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Noble Chair in Pure Wood, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant and ?noble? designer chair created in the 1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a Classic beauty that transports the cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1959
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Indulge in the timeless beauty of the model 71 chair, a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship by Arne Hovman Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The chair's captivatin...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Walnut
Arne Hovmand Olsen Set Four Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs. Frame of partly solid teak.
New upholstered with mokka aniline leather.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Leather, 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 Seating
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Leather, Teak
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Danish modern arm, lounge chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. Selling and priced as a pair, in origi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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 Seating
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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 Seating
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Brass
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 Seating
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Brass
Carl Edward Matthes Modell 33 Pair of Easy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A pair of easy chairs in petrol and green design by Carl Edward Matthes Modell 33 ind Teak wood.
The Chair was completely restored and upholstered ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Oak and Black Leather Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This sculptural lounge chair was designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen in Denmark during the early 1960s. It is made from solid oak and has been reupholstered in black leather. Due to the a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Leather, Oak
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 Seating
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Teak, Cane
Pair of Danish 1960s Teak Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mod pair of Danish Arne Hovmand-Olsen 1960s teak armchairs with leather upholstery; each with shapely wraparound arms above a 'floating' seat; w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
Arne Hovmand Olsen Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen and produced in Denmark around 1960. Solid oak frame and a plywood veneer seat. In good condition with some small using marks as...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Oak, Plywood
Set of 8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Discover the timeless elegance of the Arne Hovmand-Olsen designer chair, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Seating
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Wood
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 Seating
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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 Seating
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Fabric, Oak, Teak
Arne Hovmand-olsen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Arne Hovmand-Olsen seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 78 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Niels Koefoed, Sibast, and Grete Jalk. Prices for Arne Hovmand-Olsen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $582 and can go as high as $33,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,003.
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