I saw these chairs (top image) for sale online, and have never seen them before. The retailer identified them as Neils Moller, but the shape is not right for a #71 Moller chair, and the distinctive shape of the front rail of these chairs is the same as all Mogens Kold side chairs I am familiar with.
There is already a Mogens Kold chair that is often mistaken as a Moller #71 (second image). This Mogens Kold chair is cited as a Hovmand Olsen design.
Then of course, there is the entry in the 1950's Moller catalog, citing Hovmand Olsen as the designer of the #71 chair.
Anyone ever seen the chairs in the top image before, or know if they are Mogens Kold?
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If Arne Hovmand Olsen is also cited as the designer of the Moller #71 chair in a 60's ad, in addition to the citation in the 50's Moller Catalog, I suppose that should be proof enough to satisfy anyone that he designed the chair, and not Neils Moller. If you ever have a chance to post an image of the ad, I would love to see it.
The frame of Rastad & Relling chair you posted is very similar - especially the front rail of the seat, so it would not be hard to believe that they could be the maker.
There is no doubt for me...
There is no doubt for me that the Model 71 was designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen.
I can understand how over a long period of time the wrong designers name can become associated with an item.
What I find interesting is the fact that J L Moller now catalogue this design incorrectly, even though their archive literature lists the design as Olsen.
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