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 Mid-Century Danish Wooden Dining Chair, 1955
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Danish wooden dining chair in a curved organic style and functional form with a potato chip seat, standing on domed feet. (ARNE ...
Wood
$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 Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
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
$6,700Sale Price / set|28% 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
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
Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mid-Century Modern
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, circa 1960s. Mid-century modern chair in solid teak with floating back. Armrest is made in one piece in a horseshoe for...
Teak
$3,205 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen set of four dining chairs in teak Mogens Kold Denmark 1959
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen set of four dining chairs for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1959. Crafted in beautifully grained teak and oak, these elegant chairs showcase the organic lines and refined ...
Oak, 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
Danish Modern Teak Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s.
By Jutex, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern teak armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s. Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern chair in solid teak with black leather upholstery. Designed by Danish architect Arne H...
Leather, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chair This chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches We take our ph...
Teak, Upholstery
$1,600
H 30.5 in W 21 in D 20.63 in
Sculptural Solid Teak Danish Modern Hoop Dining Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dining chair in solid teak designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, circa 1960's. This unique side chair features a sculptural hoop shaped backrest in a bla...
Teak
$3,380 / set
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Danish Modern Arne Hovmand-Olsen Shield back Teak Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set of five Sheild -Back dining chairs was designed by Danish modernist Arne Hovmand-Olsen in 1959-62 for Onsild Møbelfabrik. Crafted from solid teak, each chair features a gen...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Komfort
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown velvet lounge chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by Komfort, Randers, Denmark, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with...
Velvet, Wood
$3,496
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather Teak King Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposanter Armlehnenstuhl der dänischen Onsild Møbelfabrik für Jutex nach einem Entwurf von Arne Hovmand-Olsen aus den 50er Jahren. Ein filigraner Entwurf von hoher Material- und Ve...
Faux Leather, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Pair of Teak Armchairs with Light Colored Fabric Danish 60s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Komfort
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of midcentury easy armchairs model 310 by Arne Hovmand-Olsen They are made in Denmark in the 1960s most likely by Komfort in Randers The frames are m...
Brass
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H 31 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Pair Mid-century Niels Otto Moller Model #71 Teak and Rush Dining Chairs c.1960
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is for the pair. Contact us for more affordable shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. Simple and elegant mid-century teak dining chairs with rush woven seats. Both...
Rush, Teak
Mid-Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak and Woven Rush Side Chair C.1960
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A simple and elegant mid-century teak side or office desk chair with woven two tone rush seats. Six more identical chairs available with slightly lighter and darker rush se...
Rush, Teak
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H 30 in W 19 in D 20 in
Danish Modern Teak Set of Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chairs for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of six dining chairs in teak designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, circa 1950's. Features sculptural teak frames with the original papercord seating ...
Papercord, Teak
1960s Danish Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage teak chair from celebrated Danish furniture designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen, produced in Denmark circa 1960. Well-known for his designs in th...
Papercord, Teak
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Elegant and sculptural chair in solid teak with original paper cord seat. Designed in 1951 as model MK310 by ...
Papercord, Teak
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Elegant and sculptural chair in solid teak with original paper cord seat. Designed in 1951 as model MK310 by ...
Papercord, Teak
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Elegant and sculptural chair in solid teak with original paper cord seat. Designed in 1951 as model MK310 by ...
Papercord, Teak
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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Elegant and sculptural chair in solid teak with original paper cord seat. Designed in 1951 as model MK310 by ...
Papercord, Teak
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H 29.75 in W 19.25 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern teak dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark. Each chair features a curved paddle backrest and sculptural supporting legs. This set h...
Teak
Rarely Seen 1958 Arne Hovmand Olsen Chairs for Mogens Kold, Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1,950...A fine pair and very rarely seen teak side or dining chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen in 1958 for Mogens Kold Mobilfabrik in Denmark. Beautiful older teak. Re-uphol...
Teak
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H 30.75 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Set of Four Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, circa 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four teak dining chairs with sculpted backs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Teak