Hans Olsen TV161
TV161 designed by Hans Olsen, manufactured by Bramin, Denmark 1957.
The frames of the chairs and bench are made of solid teakwood. Each chair is wrapped with hand-woven cane.
Size: L: 195 cm/ 6' 5 1/8'' H: 71 cm/ 2' 4 1/4'' D: 70 cm/ 2' 4'' SH: 33 cm/ 1' 1 3/8''
Danish furniture designer Hans Olsen was interested in versatility when it came to seating. Which is demonstrated in this exceptional piece of design ingenuity, with the modular aspect to its design and elements. The bench frame's design allows you to rearrange the table and easy chairs into two alternative configurations. Additionally, you can set them down on the floor to sit in a more comfortable and lowered position. This then gives you the option to use the bench as additional seating or a daybed.
The provenance and history of this Danish design incorporates America Mid-Century history.
Arts & Architecture Magazine launched the Case Study programme in the late 1940s as an incubator for modern home architecture. They hired renowned architects to build experimental architecture for people to inhabit after the Second World War. They wanted to highlight modern architecture in particular styles. The Japanese architecturally inspired ‘Bass House’ was completed in 1958, by architects Buff, Straub & Hensman. It would go on to be the new home of famous Hollywood graphic designer Saul Bass.
Olsen’s TV161 was a fitting choice for the interior, considering the architectural Japanese influences. The modular sofa’s “easy chairs” when taken from the bench and placed on the floor, are clearly inspired by tatami chairs, a traditional Japanese floor chair.
The fact that this fantastic piece of furniture still looks current after 66 years is a measure of superb design.
TV161 designed by Hans Olsen, manufactured by Bramin, Denmark 1957.
The frames of the chairs and bench are made of solid teakwood. Each chair is wrapped with hand-woven cane.
Size: L: 195 cm/ 6' 5 1/8'' H: 71 cm/ 2' 4 1/4'' D: 70 cm/ 2' 4'' SH: 33 cm/ 1' 1 3/8''
Danish furniture designer Hans Olsen was interested in versatility when it came to seating. Which is demonstrated in this exceptional piece of design ingenuity, with the modular aspect to its design and elements. The bench frame's design allows you to rearrange the table and easy chairs into two alternative configurations. Additionally, you can set them down on the floor to sit in a more comfortable and lowered position. This then gives you the option to use the bench as additional seating or a daybed.
The provenance and history of this Danish design incorporates America Mid-Century history.
Arts & Architecture Magazine launched the Case Study programme in the late 1940s as an incubator for modern home architecture. They hired renowned architects to build experimental architecture for people to inhabit after the Second World War. They wanted to highlight modern architecture in particular styles. The Japanese architecturally inspired ‘Bass House’ was completed in 1958, by architects Buff, Straub & Hensman. It would go on to be the new home of famous Hollywood graphic designer Saul Bass.
Olsen’s TV161 was a fitting choice for the interior, considering the architectural Japanese influences. The modular sofa’s “easy chairs” when taken from the bench and placed on the floor, are clearly inspired by tatami chairs, a traditional Japanese floor chair.
The fact that this fantastic piece of furniture still looks current after 66 years is a measure of superb design.
TV161 designed by Hans Olsen, manufactured by Bramin, Denmark 1957.
The frames of the chairs and bench are made of solid teakwood. Each chair is wrapped with hand-woven cane.
Size: L: 195 cm/ 6' 5 1/8'' H: 71 cm/ 2' 4 1/4'' D: 70 cm/ 2' 4'' SH: 33 cm/ 1' 1 3/8''
Danish furniture designer Hans Olsen was interested in versatility when it came to seating. Which is demonstrated in this exceptional piece of design ingenuity, with the modular aspect to its design and elements. The bench frame's design allows you to rearrange the table and easy chairs into two alternative configurations. Additionally, you can set them down on the floor to sit in a more comfortable and lowered position. This then gives you the option to use the bench as additional seating or a daybed.
The provenance and history of this Danish design incorporates America Mid-Century history.
Arts & Architecture Magazine launched the Case Study programme in the late 1940s as an incubator for modern home architecture. They hired renowned architects to build experimental architecture for people to inhabit after the Second World War. They wanted to highlight modern architecture in particular styles. The Japanese architecturally inspired ‘Bass House’ was completed in 1958, by architects Buff, Straub & Hensman. It would go on to be the new home of famous Hollywood graphic designer Saul Bass.
Olsen’s TV161 was a fitting choice for the interior, considering the architectural Japanese influences. The modular sofa’s “easy chairs” when taken from the bench and placed on the floor, are clearly inspired by tatami chairs, a traditional Japanese floor chair.
The fact that this fantastic piece of furniture still looks current after 66 years is a measure of superb design.