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Creator: Kurt Olsen
Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm
Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm

Kurt Olsen Bookcase Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare bookcase designed by Kurt Olsen. Produced by A. Andersen & Bohm in Denmark.

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Kurt Olsen bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Kurt Olsen bookcases 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 Kurt Olsen bookcases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookcases by Kurt Olsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bookcases by Finn Juhl, Rud Rasmussen, and Hans J. Wegner. Prices for Kurt Olsen bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,700 and can go as high as $18,868, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,784.
Questions About Kurt Olsen Bookcases
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Kurt Olsen is best known for having produced furnishings that exemplify the characteristics of Danish modernism. During the 1950s, Olsen designed pieces for the Danish furniture manufacturer Slagelse Møbelvaerk, and legendary joiners A. Andersen and Bohm built many of his works. Some of Kurt Olsen's most notable furniture designs include the Model 223 Armchair, the Model 215 Wingback Lounge Chair and the Model 214 Two-Seater Sofa. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Kurt Olsen furniture.