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.
Arne Hovmand Olsen Black Leather Teak Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Houston, TX
Arne Hovmand-Olsen dining chair, teak, black leather, Denmark, 1960s
Leather, Teak
Arne Arne Hovmand Olsen for P. Mikkelsen Teak Lean Back Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for P. Mikkelsen Mid Century Teak Lean Back Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 26 wide x 31 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair...
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak Papercord Dining Chair for Mogens Kold Set of 2
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs in teak wood and papercord. Produced by Mogens Kold. Set of 2.
Papercord, Teak
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 60s -- Set of 4
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Madison, WI
Stunning Vintage Mid Century Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s--Set of 4 These chairs have been completely refu...
Leather, Teak
Easy Chair in Teak and Woven Cane by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1950's
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Woven Cane by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by A.R. Klingenberg &...
Teak
$779Sale Price|45% Off
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...
Leather, Wood
1 of 3 Vintage Danish Teak By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 310, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
1 of 3 Vintage Danish teak And Danish cord By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 310 1960s Made in Denmark in the 60s Dimensions: Width: 47 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 77 cm Seat He...
Teak
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare Danish modern easy chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, combining a sculptural teak frame with elegant steel supports. Recently restored with new Pirelli webbing and upholstered in Kv...
Teak
3 Vintage Danish Teak Chair By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
1 of 3 Vintage Danish teak By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s Made in Denmark in the 60s Dimensions: Width: 47 cm Depth: 40 cm Height: 76 cm Seat Height: 45 cm p...
Fabric, Teak
$6,589 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
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...
Teak
$1,440Sale Price|58% Off
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in sculpted teak and original boucle wool upholstery. Deeply patinated teak lends visual contrast against the off-white upholstery. Completely original condition down the the seat straps and brass hardware. Sophisticated seat cushion and backrest mounting system consisting of custom brass spacers which create a suspended effect to the panels keeping the design very airy and light. Hovmand-Olsen’s designs span seating, tables, and secretaries, all of which are characteristically simple in form with clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, he favored the use of high-quality, beautifully grained woods like teak and rosewood. Notable designs include his Model 175 chair (1955)—which is often mistaken for N.O. Møller’s Model 77 chair...
Brass
$4,736
H 37.41 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Highback Lounge Chair in Teak and Green Leather by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, made of solid teak. The frame shows the designer’s characteristic organic shaping, with elegantly curved armrests, tapered legs, and fine...
Teak, Leather
$6,850Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 33 in W 27.75 in D 21.5 in
Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jutex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous set of six (6) dining chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex (1960s Denmark) is comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs. Some of the many things that make th...
Bouclé, Teak
$7,900
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs -8
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 19 wide x 17 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair cle...
Papercord
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...
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...
Brass
$6,950 / set
H 28.94 in W 25.99 in D 29.73 in
Arne Hovmand-Olsen and P. Mikkelsen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Green Fabric
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen and P. Mikkelsen pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This exquisite pair of lounge chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen in the 19...
Fabric, Teak
Rare Arne Hovmand-Olsen Armchair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremaly rare Arne Hovmand-Olsen armchair with solid teak frame, seat and headpiece upholstered. Designed in the early 1970s. Marked. Under seat Arne Hov...
Teak
$795
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.9 in
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Captain's Chair, Teak & Jute, Danish Modern, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
This captain’s chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen was made in Denmark, circa 1960. The curved back and tapered legs of this elegant chair show off the beautiful patina of the teak....
Jute, Teak
Unavailable|$1,650
H 30.52 in W 19.3 in D 19.89 in
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold 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, Denmark, 1959 This sculptural dining chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Mø...
Teak
$719
H 30.71 in W 3.15 in D 18.9 in
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Chair for Mogens Kold, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold – Denmark, 1950s Only 1 chair available There is a second similar chair upholstered in the same fabric, in case someone woul...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Foldable Easy Chair in Wood and Wicker
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jutex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, easy chair, beech and cane, Denmark, 1960s. This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair features a dark frame in wood and seat and backrest in natural wicker. The f...
Wicker, Wood
Mogens Kold Dining Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Rochester, England
The Mogens Kold Dining Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen exemplifies Scandinavian design at its finest. Crafted from solid teak, the chair features sleek, sculpted lines that showcase its ...
Papercord, Teak
Set of Four ‘60s, Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Arm Chairs.
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of four solid teak arm chairs in powerful hand-crafted design finished with a black leather seat and brass details. Designed by the Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s. The chairs can also be used as a decorative chair in a living room or office or as a comfortable dining room chair. The set of four chairs are in a perfect condition. 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...
Leather, Wood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Wooden Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Naples, IT
A rare Scandinavian chair from the 1960s was designed by Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik. The chair has an organic form, as can be seen from the rounde...
Wood
1960s Chair Set
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Milano, IT
Six 1960s teakwood chairs of Nordic manufacture traceable to the Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik productions of Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen (1919 - 1989).
Teak
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.
Teak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Captain's Chair in Teak by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Onsild Møbelfabrik, c. 1960's
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
A very special teak and upholstery arm chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Onsild Møbelfabrik Denmark. First designed in 1958, this design was ahead of it's time with a solid te...
Naugahyde
Sold
H 28.75 in W 18.71 in D 17.13 in
Six Original 1950's Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model #175 Dining Chairs for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six, original 1950's, Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model 175 dining chairs designed for Mogens Kold These ch...
Teak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
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...
Teak, Plywood
Arne Hovland Olsen Chairs New Wool Upholstery 1958 Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful organic Danish design by Arne Hovland Olsen for Mogens Kold Furniture. 1950/1960 Solid Teak wood. Comes with a Brand new Wool upholstery. Good condition.
Teak
Sold
H 32 in W 27 in D 23 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Onsild Mobelfabrik MCM Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Onsild Mobelfabrik mid century teak dining chairs - set of 8. Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 23 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18 inches. Ea...
Upholstery, 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 ...
Leather, Oak, Teak