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 "Zehn Dreibeinstühle (10 works), 1952")
Hans Olsen
Chaise with sculptural seat, curving back..., 1956
Sale Date: June 14, 2012
Auction Closed
.jpg "Appelsinen chair (model 55), 1955")
-(pair).jpg "Two-seater sofa and easy chair (model CS..., 1957")
Hans Olsen
Two-seater sofa and easy chair (model CS..., 1957
Sale Date: March 12, 2012
Auction Closed
.jpg "Dining suite, model 630 and 631 (set of 6), 1958")
.jpg "Baby bear chairs (pair), 1950")
.jpg "Dining set (set of 5), 1960–1969")
.jpg "Dining set (set of 5), 1960–1969")
.jpg "Matbord och stolar (set of 5), 1953")
.jpg "Divano-panca (Bench w/removable seats)")
.jpg "Dining room suite (set of 5), 1950")
.jpg "Lounge chairs (pair)")
.jpg "Dining table (+ Chairs; 5 works)")
-(set-of-3).jpg "A two-seater sofa and two easy chairs (model...")
.jpg "Matbord och stolar (pair), 1953")
-(model-163).jpg "Armlehnstühle (set of 4) (model 163), 1957")
.jpg "Lounge chairs (pair), 1961")
.jpg "Chaise (model Bikini), 1960")
.jpg "Bikini chair (pair), 1961")
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