
Set of Three (3) Danish Modern Nesting Tables in Teak by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, c. 1960's
Title: Set of Three (3) Danish Modern Nesting Tables in Teak by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, c. 1960'sAbout: 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 archetypal tenets of Danish design with their minimalist lines, use of exceptional teak hardwoods and practical, space-saving functionality. Featuring intricate finger joinery, mesmerizing woodgrains and easy stow-away design this set is the epitome of functional art and arguably one of Hovmand-Olsen's most beloved designs.Hovmand-Olsen (1919-1989) was a Danish furniture designer who was active in the mid-20th century. He was born in Denmark and trained as a cabinetmaker before studying furniture design at the world famous Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Hovmand-Olsen began his career as a furniture designer in the late 1940s, and quickly gained recognition for his inn