Hans Olsen
(Danish, 1919–1992)
Biography
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
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.jpg "Paire de fauteuils (pair), 1955–1956")
.jpg "Juego de sillas (4 works), 1953")
.jpg "Matbord och stolar (set of 4)")
.jpg "Rocking chair (model 532A)")
.jpg "Freestanding two seater sofa (model CS 800), 1956")
Hans Olsen
Freestanding two seater sofa (model CS 800), 1956
Sale Date: April 8, 2013
Auction Closed
-(pair).jpg "Easy chairs (model CS 800) (pair), 1956")
.jpg "Safari lounge chairs (pair), 1960")
.jpg "Matbord och stolar (set of 5), 1953")
.jpg "Insieme compattabile di tavolo e quattro..., 1952")
Hans Olsen
Insieme compattabile di tavolo e quattro..., 1952
Sale Date: October 15, 2012
Auction Closed
.jpg "Sofa suite (2 works), 1950")
.jpg "Modern sitting room suite (set of 3), 1965")
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