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.
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
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
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...
Danish Modern Sculpted Oak & Teak Arm Chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Komfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern sculpted oak & teak arm chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen. Materials: Oak Wood, Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ______________________________________...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak, Teak
$6,521Sale Price|70% Off
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Solid Wood Armchair, Original Black Leather Upholstery
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in London, GB
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen variant of armchair model 408 with solid frame, seat, upholstered with original black leather, appears heavily patinated. Designed around 1956 and manufactur...
Leather, Hardwood
$6,850Sale Price / set|27% Off
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
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
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
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Rare Model 408 Armchair, Solid Teak, Leather upholstery
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen rare model 408 three legged bullhorn armchair, with solid teak frame, seat upholstered with original black leather. Designed around 1956 and manufactured by ...
Leather, Teak
Elm Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1947
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair was designed in 1947 by Arne Hovmand-Olsen (1919-1989) for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Aarhus, Denmark. It is one of the earliest designs created by Hovmand-Olsen, and ...
Fabric, Wood, Elm
Rare Model 171 Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare Model 171 Armchair designed by the renowned Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex and then distributed by Design International in the mid 1950s....
Teak
Important Arne Hovmand-Olsen Armchair in Black Leather, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1952
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Aarhus, Denmark. Model no. 50 was first presented at the Fredericia Fu...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Armchairs Produced by Onsild Møbelfabrik
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Onsild Møbelfabrik for Jutex, Århus in Denmark.
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 ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Danish teak armchair "Captain´s chair" by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Kiel, SH
The Armchair Captain's Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, crafted in teak and leather in 1958, is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. This iconic chair features a sleek teak fra...
Leather, Teak
$6,376 / 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
$2,250
H 33.25 in W 21.75 in D 22 in
Early Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Tufted Leather Upholstery, England
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An early Victorian armchair in mahogany with curved top rail, scrolled arms, turned front legs and saber back legs. Seat is upholstered in a tufted, beige/camel-colored leather with ...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,583
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
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
$3,400
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Rosewood Armchair in Original Black Leather by Henry Rosengren Hansen
By Niels Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rosewood desk / armchair in original black leather in the style of Niels Vodder. Measures: Seat is 16.5" high, arm is 25" high.
Rosewood
From $675 / item
+ 11 moreH 33.67 in W 19.1 in D 21.86 in
Noble Chair in Teak 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...
Foam
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model 480 Lounge Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model 480 Lounge Chair Alf. Juul Rasmussen’s Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s An exceptionally rare lounge chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, model 480, produced in t...
Oak
$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
$2,552 / set
H 81 in W 48 in D 50 in
Set of Four Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chairs, Teak & Leather, 1960s
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.
Leather, Teak
$6,200
H 37.8 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Fine French 1950s Mahogany and Leather Armchair by Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet – A fine French Mid-Century mahogany armchair with original leather upholstery and Quinet's signature bronze "sabot" clad feet.
Wood, Leather
From $675 / item
+ 7 moreH 33.67 in W 19.1 in D 21.86 in
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...
Foam
Sold
H 30.625 in W 20.5 in D 20.25 in
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Sculptural Teak Chair Mogens Kold Denmark 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Troy, MI
Sculptural armchair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olen for Mogens Kold Model 71 Denmark circa 1959 Solid teak frame with sculpted backrest and compass splayed legs accented by exposed jo...
Brass
Sold
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 33.47 in
Poltrona “300” di Arne Hovmand-Olsen per A.R. Klingenberg, anni 50
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltrona in teak con seduta e schienale in rattan intrecciato. Design di Arne Hovmand-Olsen, anni ’50. Poltrona modello “300” disegnata da Arne Hovmand-Olsen e prodotta da A.R. Klin...
Rattan, Teak
Sessel Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Mogens Kold easy chair design
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen und äußerst seltenen Easy chair von Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Arne Hovmand-Olsen und bestich...
Fabric, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Chair, Teak, wool
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Armchair with solid teak frame, , brass spacers, back veneered with teak, seat and back upholstered in yellow Hallingdal wool. Manufactured by Onsild Møbelfabrik ...
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 28.75 in
1960s Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak Armchair for P. Mikkelsen, Denmark
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Original pillows with fabric in good original condition with some signs of use - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Armchair Made In Polished Dark Wood By Arne Hovmand-Olsen From 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair made of polished dark wood upholstered with light fabric of the best quality. The chair was designed by a Danish designer named Arne Hovmand-Olsen from the 1960s. Arne Hov...
Wood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Oak Armchair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Komfort
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A stylish lounge chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Komfort. Features solid oak frame with splayed legs, paddle arms, and subtle brass hardware. Seat and back are up...
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Poltroncina in pelle Arne Hovmand - Olsen, anni '60
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Rivoli, IT
Bellissima poltroncina da salotto con struttura in legno e seduta e schienale in pelle nera, anni '60
Leather, Wood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Armchair, Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Armchair with solid oak frame, armrests of oiled oak, New upholstered with Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat.
Wool, Teak, Oak
'Wingman' Armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very scarce original 'wingman' armchair byArne Hovmand Olsen. Frame is in very nice condition and upholstery has just been done in Denmark to the highest standard.
Wool, Oak, Teak
Sold
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
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Black Leather Lean Back Armchair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by iconic Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen in 1957, the Lean Back lounge chair is a fantastic example of mid century Scandinavian style. Constructed from a t...
Leather, Teak