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.

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Furniture

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Erik Gunnar Asplund, Walter Gropius, Arne Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Le Corbusier

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Hans Olsen (421 results)
Fauteuil à structure zoomorphe

Hans Olsen

Fauteuil à structure zoomorphe

Sale Date: February 12, 2023

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An easy chair and a stool , 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

An easy chair and a stool , 1960–1969

Sale Date: February 7, 2023

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A suite of furniture: extensible table with..., 1962

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A suite of furniture: extensible table with..., 1962

Sale Date: January 19, 2023

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An easy chair and a stool, 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

An easy chair and a stool, 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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Canapé modulable, 1950

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Canapé modulable, 1950

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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HANS OLSEN, LOVESEAT

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HANS OLSEN, LOVESEAT

Sale Date: December 18, 2022

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Roundette table and four chairs, 1960

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Roundette table and four chairs, 1960

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“Roundette” Teak dining room suite

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“Roundette” Teak dining room suite

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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‘Fried Egg’ chair by Hans Olsen. Denmark

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‘Fried Egg’ chair by Hans Olsen. Denmark

Sale Date: November 8, 2022

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a pair of model '519' easy chairs, Juul...

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a pair of model '519' easy chairs, Juul...

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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Fauteuil à structure zoomorphe

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Fauteuil à structure zoomorphe

Sale Date: November 2, 2022

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Hans Olsen, Bar Stools, pair

Hans Olsen

Hans Olsen, Bar Stools, pair

Sale Date: September 16, 2022

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HANS OLSEN FOR FREM RØLJE, DANISH TEAK DINING...

Hans Olsen

HANS OLSEN FOR FREM RØLJE, DANISH TEAK DINING...

Sale Date: September 1, 2022

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lounge chair, 1960

Hans Olsen

lounge chair, 1960

Sale Date: August 24, 2022

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HANS OLSEN, KARMFÅTÖLJER, ETT PAR

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HANS OLSEN, KARMFÅTÖLJER, ETT PAR

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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Easy chair with teak legs, upholstered with...

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Easy chair with teak legs, upholstered with...

Sale Date: August 9, 2022

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Table and 4 chairs, 1962

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Table and 4 chairs, 1962

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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lounge chair, 1950–1959

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lounge chair, 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Hans Olsen

"Roundette", Frem Røjle, dining group, 5..., 1953

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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Twelve chairs, circa 1960, 1960

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Twelve chairs, circa 1960, 1960

Sale Date: May 6, 2022

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A teak desk, front with three drawers..., 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

A teak desk, front with three drawers..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 26, 2022

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Hans Olsen

"Roundette", 1953

Sale Date: April 7, 2022

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A teak desk, front with three drawers..., 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

A teak desk, front with three drawers..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 5, 2022

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Roundette dining group, 1960

Hans Olsen

Roundette dining group, 1960

Sale Date: March 23, 2022

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