Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs ?

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dawn mead

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02/04/2010 12:54 pm

I wondered if anyone might help me with the identification of 8 chairs I would like to sell.
I felt pretty sure after research that they were by Hans Wegner, chair W2, but a reliable source has informed me they are infact by Arne Hovmand Olsen, made by Mogens Kold.
The chairs have papercord seats and unlike the W2 chair,they have no stretchers between front and back legs, the back rest although very similar to the W2 design, is more pronounced/pointed.
I have also noticed the join of the back rest and side supports is not straight, here it is more like a smooth dovetail joint.
If anyone can help / point me in the direction of a positive ID, I would really like to see an example of Hovmand Olsens chair, and find out more in order to satisfy my own interest and feel confident in my sale.
many thanks LuLu.

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03/04/2010 11:45 am

search
Search furnitureindex.dk
Just add Kold as maker
http://www.furnitureindex.dk

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03/04/2010 8:04 pm

Pictures
I believe these are the chairs in question?

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03/04/2010 8:10 pm

More pics...
Here's a few more.
Very similar to Wegner's chairs W2's, but the angle of the backrest is different and much sharper.
Love the multi-layered backrest showing through on the top!
They are manufactured by Mogens Kold - Denmark.
Hovmand Olsen designed a bit for them.

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03/04/2010 8:18 pm

One of his more well known designs...
This picture shows one of Arne Hovmand Olsen's more famous designs.
You can see that the backrest is identical.
http://www.deconet.com/product.images.action?id=41904

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03/04/2010 8:26 pm

These chairs are lovely!...
These chairs are lovely! Just curious as to what these would go for - as a set of six...

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03/04/2010 9:46 pm

I sold a set of 8, incl. 2...
I sold a set of 8, incl. 2 carvers, for £1,600. Was sad to see them go as I really loved them and was very tempted to keep them!

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dawn mead

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04/04/2010 1:54 am

thanks for all the info forum
Dear Forum, Simon and all,
Thank you all for your help regarding these chairs, I am so glad to have found 'Design Addict' why did it take me so long?
Its kind of magical to have a such generous help offered almost instantly, I constantly buy books in order to learn more about the things I love and will continue to do so, but will now dip into the forum on a regular basis as it offers such a wealth of knowledge.
kind regards LuLu UK.

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04/04/2010 4:06 am

How Nice
for somebody to be so appreciative
It's appreciated

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Matt

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11/05/2010 9:19 pm

Hi Lulu,
This might seem a...
Hi Lulu,
This might seem a little bit random but I work for Channel 4 and I would love to talk to you about your chairs, if you still have them.
Please contact me on 0207 861 8419 or email me on matt.scantlebury@talkbackthames.tv.
I hope to speak to you soon,
Matt

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