Hans Olsen

(Danish, 1919–1992)

Hans Olsen was a Danish furniture designer best known for his innovative use of bent laminated wood, as seen his iconic Bikini Chair (1968). Characteristic of mid-century design, Olsen’s work features swooping organic curves and the melding of multiple materials in a single piece. Born in 1919 in Denmark, he went on to study at the Royal Danish Academy under noted designer Kaare Klint from 1941 until 1943. Olsen started his own studio in 1953, and began exhibiting work at the Cabinetmakers Guild in Copenhagen to much acclaim. Though he was not considered a part of the mainstream Danish Modern School, he did make pieces for some of the well-known Danish manufacturers like Bramin Møbler and Juul Kistensen. Olsen died in 1992 in Denmark.

Hans Olsen Artworks

Hans Olsen (421 results)
Three seat sofa, 1960

Hans Olsen

Three seat sofa, 1960

Sale Date: February 28, 2015

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Armlehnstuhl '107', 1960

Hans Olsen

Armlehnstuhl '107', 1960

Sale Date: March 3, 2015

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Dining Table

Hans Olsen

Dining Table

Sale Date: February 18, 2015

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Easy chair, 1955

Hans Olsen

Easy chair, 1955

Sale Date: January 12, 2015

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Three-seater sofa and two easy chairs with...

Hans Olsen

Three-seater sofa and two easy chairs with...

Sale Date: January 5, 2015

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Easy chair (model 55), 1955

Hans Olsen

Easy chair (model 55), 1955

Sale Date: November 24, 2014

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Paire de fauteuils (set of 2), 1953

Hans Olsen and Chris Sørensen

Paire de fauteuils (set of 2), 1953

Sale Date: November 30, 2014

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Ensemble de salle à manger Dining chairs and , 1952

Hans Olsen

Ensemble de salle à manger Dining chairs and , 1952

Sale Date: November 13, 2014

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Matbord och stolar, 1953

Hans Olsen

Matbord och stolar, 1953

Sale Date: November 11, 2014

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Lounge chairs (pair), 1955

Hans Olsen

Lounge chairs (pair), 1955

Sale Date: November 20, 2014

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Easy chairs (pair)

Hans Olsen

Easy chairs (pair)

Sale Date: October 27, 2014

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Easy chair (model 55), 1955

Hans Olsen

Easy chair (model 55), 1955

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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Two-seater sofa and easy chair (model CS..., 1957

Hans Olsen

Two-seater sofa and easy chair (model CS..., 1957

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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Three seater sofa

Hans Olsen

Three seater sofa

Sale Date: September 30, 2014

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Sofa, 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

Sofa, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 19, 2014

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Lounge chair and ottoman (2 works), 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

Lounge chair and ottoman (2 works), 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 19, 2014

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Sofa, 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

Sofa, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 19, 2014

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Zwei Armlehnsessel (pair), 1950–1959

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Zwei Armlehnsessel (pair), 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 25, 2014

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Easy chairs (pair)

Hans Olsen

Easy chairs (pair)

Sale Date: September 9, 2014

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Hans Olsen

"Fried Egg" chair, 1956

Sale Date: September 12, 2014

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Easy chairs (model CS 800) (pair), 1956

Hans Olsen

Easy chairs (model CS 800) (pair), 1956

Sale Date: August 11, 2014

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Ein paar Armlehnstühle und ein Ottoman,..., 1962

Hans Olsen

Ein paar Armlehnstühle und ein Ottoman,..., 1962

Sale Date: June 26, 2014

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Armlehnstuhl, Modell 500h, 1962

Hans Olsen

Armlehnstuhl, Modell 500h, 1962

Sale Date: June 26, 2014

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Runder Tisch mit 4 Stühlen (set of 5), 1952

Hans Olsen

Runder Tisch mit 4 Stühlen (set of 5), 1952

Sale Date: June 26, 2014

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