Stunning Arne Hovmand-Olsen 'FM-54' Desk by Feldballes Mobelfabrik
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Celebrated Danish designer Arne Hovmand-Olsen has created some of the most coveted mid-century Scandinavian designs and this sculptural desk is no exception. This is an exciting piece to have in New Zealand, it's a rare design and highly sought after internationally.
Crafted in beautiful teak and perfectly suited to the modern home. A tambour door winds around a curved edge and reveals a layered liquor cabinet. This desk offers a special space to work and enjoy a beautifully designed environment along with a drink after (or before) the day is done. It's a stunning piece that captures the glamorous side the mid century era.
Note:
/ This desk is often attributed to Kai Kristiansen but in his book 'Kai Kristiansen: An Industrious Designer' Kai confirms the designer is Arne Hovmand Olsen.
/ Vintage advertisement from Danish-modern.co.uk
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.
Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.
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Stunning Arne Hovmand-Olsen 'FM-54' Desk by Feldballes Mobelfabrik
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
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Arne Hovmand-Olsen was a prominent Danish furniture designer born in Kirkeby Sogn, Denmark, in 1919. From a young age, he exhibited a talent for drawing and design, leading him to apprentice with cabinetmaker Peder Olsen Sibast at Sibast Furniture in 1938. Hovmand-Olsen also studied furniture design at Århus Technical School and graduated from in 1941. He then established his own design company and produced work for some of Denmark’s leading furniture makers.
Hovmand-Olsen is renowned for his contribution to the Scandinavian modern style, characterized by clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs, utilizing high-quality woods like teak and rosewood. His designs gained notable success in Denmark and were later exported internationally, particularly to America. Among his acclaimed works are the MK71 Chair (1955) and the MK511 Sideboard designed for Mogens Kold.
Throughout his career, Hovmand-Olsen collaborated with various Danish furniture companies, including Alf Juul Rasmussen, AR Klingenberg & Søn, Bramin, JL Møller, and Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik. Hovamd-Olsen’s prolific career ended in the 1970s when illness forced him to close his business, he passed away in 1989. Today, his work continues to be celebrated for its timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship, leaving a celebrated legacy in the world of furniture design.
