Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Danish, 1919-1989
Throughout the 1950s and ‘60s, Arne Hovmand-Olsen created furnishings that boasted all of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. The esteemed Danish designer favored high-quality teak, oak and rosewood for his sideboards, chairs and dining tables. Elsewhere, Hovmand-Olsen’s side tables and credenzas feature elegant organic curves and tapered legs, while his graceful armchairs and dining chairs are characterized by slender frames and sculptural seat backs.
From an early age Hovmand-Olsen showed an interest in drawing and an aptitude for design. In 1938, he began his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker under Peder Olsen Sibast, the founder of Sibast furniture company. Owing largely to the creative direction of Peder’s son, designer Helge Sibast, during the mid-century era, the manufacturer is internationally revered today for its wide range of sleek and collectible modern furniture.
In 1941, Hovmand-Olsen enrolled in a technical school to study furniture design, and opened his own workshop shortly after graduating. He created a range of furnishings for such notable manufacturers as Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Elven Geertsen and Jutex. He found success in Denmark, but attained even greater notability when he began selling his work in America.
Mid-century-era design from this region of the world — including objects like Arne Jacobsen’s Egg chair, Alvar Aalto’s undulating Savoy vase and Tapio Wirkkala’s leaf-shaped birch-laminate tray — took off in the States after the Second World War, when Scandinavia’s simple, curvilinear wooden furniture, home goods and textiles suddenly seemed the perfect foil for glass-and-steel skyscrapers.
Hovmand-Olsen closed his workshop during the 1970s. Today his work is widely collected by enthusiasts of mid-century Scandinavian modern furniture.
Find vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen seating, tables, storage pieces and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Arne Hovmand Olsen King and Queen Dining Chairs in Teak, Jutex 1950s, Set of 6
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dining set of chairs consisting of two armchairs. The fathers chair alias the King chair and the mothers chair alias the Queen chair. These features subtle yet similar design feature...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Danish Modern Teak Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s.
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jutex
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern teak armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s.
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern chair in solid teak with black leather upholstery. Designed by Danish architect Arne H...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Teak
Oak Metamorphic Table, Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A very rare and rather ingenious compact metamorphic table by designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold.
The table can be either a coffee, center table (H53cm) or dining table at 7...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Set Of Six Danish Modern Teak And Leather Dining Chairs By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six dining chairs was designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold, in Denmark, circa the 1960s. These chairs strongly represent, through the c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Large White "Manta Ray" Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1956
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning and important "Manta Ray" easy chair from 1956 by Danish Designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen. This chair was produced in very limited numbers at cabinetmaker "Pedersen & Knap", Cope...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wool, Teak
Vintage Danish Pair of Trio Teak Nesting Tables Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely set of six nesting tables in teak are not only handsome, they are incredibly versatile. With curved corners, raised edges, and exquisite joinery, they offer several subtl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Extra long Danish sideboard, teak, oak, leatherette, 280 cm, Arne Hovmand-Olsen.
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional, very, very large Scandinavian sideboard. Two large sliding doors spanning the entire width and upholstered in an elegant black wavy fabric open onto two large, height-ad...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Sold Individually: Eight Niels Otto Moller Model 51 Chairs in Original Red Cord
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Sold individually, these eight of Niel Otto Moller Model 51 chair was designed in 1951. Most assume that Niel Otto Moller designed this first chair produced by his workshop JL Moller...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Hardwood
$2,147 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Danish Modern 7 Drawer Chest by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This elegant Scandinavian modern drawer chest boasts 7 drawers (shallow by today's standards) with sculptural rectangular finger pulls. It Is made from old growth teak with a trad...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen and P. Mikkelsen Lounge Chair in Green Fabric and Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for P. Mikkelsen, lounge chair, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This exquisite armchair designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen in the 1950s is a striking exa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold 8 dinning chairs model 71 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Discover the timeless elegance of the Arne Hovmand-Olsen designer chair, a masterpiece that embodies the essence...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wood
Sculptural Solid Teak Danish Modern Hoop Dining Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dining chair in solid teak designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, circa 1960's. This unique side chair features a sculptural hoop shaped backrest in a bla...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Evermore Dining Table Made In Walnut By Arne Hovmand-Olsen For Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Evermore dining table, designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen in 1955 and manufactured by Warm Nordic, is made of walnut and represents a classic example of Danish design tradition. The ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Walnut
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Chair in Mahogany
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model 71, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens K...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Brass
Arne Hovmand Olsen Set Four Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs. Frame of partly solid teak.
New upholstered with mokka aniline leather.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
$2,635 / set
Arne Hovmand Olsen ottoman in black patinated leather and teak. 1960s
By Kolds Savvaerk, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Hovmand Olsen ottoman of patinated leather.
Legs of solid teak.
Made by Kolds Savværk.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Armchair Made In Polished Dark Wood By Arne Hovmand-Olsen From 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair made of polished dark wood upholstered with light fabric of the best quality. The chair was designed by a Danish designer named Arne Hovmand-Olsen from the 1960s.
Arne Hov...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wood
3 Vintage Danish Teak Chair By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
1 of 3 Vintage Danish teak By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s
Made in Denmark in the 60s
Dimensions:
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Height: 76 cm
Seat Height: 45 cm
p...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171..Stunning design, Amazing patina, color , finish. Extremely comfortable,,side dowels have been removed,, screws ex...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wicker, Teak
Set of 3 Teak Nesting Tables by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of three nesting tables designed by the influential Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Designed and crafted in the early 1960's in Denmark, this exquisite set represents the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Danish teak armchair "Captain´s chair" by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Kiel, SH
The Armchair Captain's Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, crafted in teak and leather in 1958, is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. This iconic chair features a sleek teak fra...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Vintage Stool by Arne Hovmand Olsens Denmark, 1950’s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 39cm W, 25,5cm D, 48,5cm H.
Condition: Good.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wood
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare Danish modern easy chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, combining a sculptural teak frame with elegant steel supports. Recently restored with new Pirelli webbing and upholstered in Kv...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Armchairs Produced by Onsild Møbelfabrik
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Onsild Møbelfabrik for Jutex, Århus in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Brass
Lean Back Lounge Two-Tone Chair in Teak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Lean back is an elegant, reclining lounge chair in 1950s design, created by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Despite the lightness and an almost floating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Rosewood Side Table
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful diminutive side table by Arne Hovmand-Olsen is crafted of rich rosewood and has subtle, beautiful lines which are distinctively Scandinavian.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Rosewood
Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mid-Century Modern
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, circa 1960s. Mid-century modern chair in solid teak with floating back. Armrest is made in one piece in a horseshoe for...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Teak
Carl Edward Matthes Modell 33 Pair of Easy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A pair of easy chairs in petrol and green design by Carl Edward Matthes Modell 33 ind Teak wood.
The Chair was completely restored and upholstered ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Evermore Large Dining Table, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A simple, timeless designer table created in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Evermore is a classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arne Hovmand Olsen Rosewood Nesting Tables for Mogens Kold, Denmark 1960
s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 nesting tables in rosewood by designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Manufactured by Mogens Kold in Denmark. The tables have been refinished and are in excellent condition. All are st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Wood
Teak chair with curvy seat upholstered with light fabric and leather details
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in DK
This rare teak easy chair has a curvy seat and the back is upholstered with light fabric. Its armrests, piping and buttons on the back are fitted with Niger leather.
The chair was d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Leather, Fabric, Teak
Warm Nordic Set of 2 Evermore Large Dining Table Extension, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A simple, timeless designer table created in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Evermore is a Classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Noble Chair in Pure Wood, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant and ?noble? designer chair created in the 1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a Classic beauty that transports the cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
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Foam
Surfboard Coffee Table in Wood, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic wooden coffee table with an extraordinarily beautiful design, created in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The design of the tableto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lean Back Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Oak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Lean back is an elegant, reclining lounge chair in 1950s design, created by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Despite the lightness and an almost floating ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lean Back Monochrome Lounge Chair in Oak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Lean Back is an elegant, reclining lounge chair in 1950s design, created by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Despite the lightness and an almost floating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arne Hovmand-olsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Arne Hovmand-Olsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Hovmand-Olsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 104 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 12 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Arne Hovmand-Olsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Bramin Møbler, Kurt Østervig, and Niels Koefoed. Prices for Arne Hovmand-Olsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $33,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.
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