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)
Two Rare Lounge Chairs, 1955

Hans Olsen

Two Rare Lounge Chairs, 1955

Sale Date: October 7, 2020

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A three-seater teak sofa, loose cushions in..., 1958

Hans Olsen

A three-seater teak sofa, loose cushions in..., 1958

Sale Date: September 8, 2020

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sofa, model 161, 1963

Hans Olsen

sofa, model 161, 1963

Sale Date: July 29, 2020

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dining set, dining set

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dining set, dining set

Sale Date: July 31, 2020

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model 161:Modular Sofa, model 161:Modular Sofa

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model 161:Modular Sofa, model 161:Modular Sofa

Sale Date: July 31, 2020

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model 9015:easy chairs, model 9015:easy chairs

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model 9015:easy chairs, model 9015:easy chairs

Sale Date: July 31, 2020

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汉斯 · 奥尔森（Hans Olsen）1963年设计 斯堪的纳维亚风格单人书桌, 1963

Hans Olsen

汉斯 · 奥尔森（Hans Olsen）1963年设计 斯堪的纳维亚风格单人书桌, 1963

Sale Date: June 21, 2020

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Living room with rosewood legs, consisting of...

Hans Olsen

Living room with rosewood legs, consisting of...

Sale Date: June 9, 2020

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A Brazilian rosewood coffee table

Hans Olsen

A Brazilian rosewood coffee table

Sale Date: April 7, 2020

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model 161: Modular Sofamodel 161: Modular Sofa

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model 161: Modular Sofamodel 161: Modular Sofa

Sale Date: February 8, 2020

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Dinette

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Dinette

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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Teak and beech easy chair, 1955

Hans Olsen

Teak and beech easy chair, 1955

Sale Date: November 5, 2019

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King Frederik VII, 1964

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King Frederik VII, 1964

Sale Date: October 26, 2019

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A Danish rosewood dining table and six chairs

Hans Olsen

A Danish rosewood dining table and six chairs

Sale Date: October 8, 2019

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CHAISE BALLON, 1960

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CHAISE BALLON, 1960

Sale Date: October 5, 2019

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Canapé, 1956

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Canapé, 1956

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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ENSEMBLE DE SALLE À MANGER, 1970

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ENSEMBLE DE SALLE À MANGER, 1970

Sale Date: June 19, 2019

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High-backed easy chair and with rosewood legs,...

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High-backed easy chair and with rosewood legs,...

Sale Date: August 20, 2019

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Three-seated sofa with rosewood legs,..., 1962

Hans Olsen

Three-seated sofa with rosewood legs,..., 1962

Sale Date: August 20, 2019

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Hans Olsen for Bramin, Modular Sofa, 1950–1959

Hans Olsen

Hans Olsen for Bramin, Modular Sofa, 1950–1959

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Hans Olsen for Bramin, Modular Sections, 1950–1959

Hans Olsen

Hans Olsen for Bramin, Modular Sections, 1950–1959

Sale Date: July 11, 2019

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Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Bikini Chair, 1960

Hans Olsen

Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Bikini Chair, 1960

Sale Date: June 20, 2019

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model 9015:easy chairsModel 9015:easy chairs

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model 9015:easy chairsModel 9015:easy chairs

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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A c1960s Danish Hans Olsen for Frem..., 1960–1969

Hans Olsen

A c1960s Danish Hans Olsen for Frem..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 3, 2019

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