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Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher leather armchair Designed in 1946 and Produced by Master Cabinetmaker A. J. Iverson.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
An easy chair with frame of rosewood. Seat and back upholstered with patinated black leather. Made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather Made of solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon swivelling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair having fitted black leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 37 in W 26 in D 25 in
PJ 149 - 'Colonial chair' in black leather and walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149 - 'Colonial chair' in black leather and walnut. Ole Wanscher / P. J Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Colonial Chairs and Ottoman by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany and leather Colonial Lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Ole Wanscher for Paul
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

PJ 149 Colonial chair with footstool by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colonial chair with matching footstool in walnut and black leather. By Ole Wanscher / P.J Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

PJ 149 Colonial chair with footstool by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' in walnut and black leather with matching stool. By Ole Wanscher / P. J
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare and in exceptional condition Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Set of Four Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s, this set of Rungstedlund dining chairs features a mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Attributed to: Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1940s, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Balen, BE
An easy chair and ottoman attributed to Ole Wanscher, the frames are made from mahogany, the chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher two Easy Chairs Produced by A.J. Iversen 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Köln, NRW
2 Easy chairs by the famous, danish architect and designer Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 50s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949. Ole Wanscher's Colonial chair is the arguably the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of massive
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Black Aniline Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in black aniline leather. Made of solid oiled
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1960s MidCentury Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Chair For France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Beautiful Model 166 ‘Senator’ chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. Produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Classic lounge chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949 A Fine example of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher "Model 1675" Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of classically elegant “1675” dining chairs was designed in 1942 by Ole Wanscher and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Sangria Leather, Denmark, C. 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite set of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs by renowned Danish designer Ole Wanscher for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Easy Chair Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather, stained beech
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Ole Wanscher Model Fd-159 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak + Leather
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Wanscher Manufacturer: France + Daverkosen Era: 1950s Materials
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher 'T' chair in mahogany. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Denmark. Underside
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair, Model PJ112, stained ash, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in brandy coloured aniline leather. Made of solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

2 Armchairs Vintage 1960s by Ole Wanscher, model Rungstedlund, Danish
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hannover, DE
2 Armchairs by Danish designer Ole Wanscher. Model Rungstedlund. Production period 1950s-1960s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen Rosewood Dining Chairs
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Six Brazilian rosewood dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in 1942. Perfectly
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Princess Armchair, 1958 The Model J2883 designed by master-designer Ole Wanscher in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Danish Design Colonial Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Danish design Colonial lounge chair and ottoman, by Ole Wanscher, 1950s Designed by Ole
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Ole Wanscher Model FD-109 Lounge Chair for France & Søn
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in Denmark, circa 1950s. This rare
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son "Senator" Chairs in Teak
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern easy chairs (model 116) designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Composed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Ole Wanscher Set of Four Chairs for A. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of for chairs in mahogany and black leather. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Chairs for a. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of six chairs in mahogany with seats of black leather. Executed by A. J. Iversen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Chairs for a. J. Iversen
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Chairs for a. J. Iversen
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s, set of eight
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight elegant dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, made from rosewood with black leather seats and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood armchair or lounge chair with the original black leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 33 in W 28 in D 29 in
Ten Restored Danish Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored Danish Ole Wanscher dining chairs custom reupholstery included. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair in Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ole Wanscher design "Colonial" chair for Paul Jeppsen, Denmark. Made with a solid rosewood frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair in Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair in Rosewood
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in
Set of Four "Rungstedlund" Dining Room Chairs, Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Rungstedlund" dining room chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in PARIS, FR
Delicacy, elegance and quality of execution are what best describes the design of Ole Wanscher
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Wanscher, Danish Design 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant lounge chair in rosewood and black leather designed by Maa. Ole Wanscher and made by AJ
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mahogany & Leather Lounge Chairs c.1948 Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
leather. The chairs are in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use. Seat Height 19''.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Pair of Wood + Camel Leather 'Colonial' Armchairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of Danish Modern ‘Colonial’ armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ole Wanscher four Easy Chairs Produced by A.J. Iversen 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Köln, NRW
4 Easy chairs by the famous, Danish architect and designer Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 50s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Canapes

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

Rare Ole Wanscher Sofa for J. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding, very rare 2-seater sofa designed by Ole Wanscher, manufactured by J. Jeppesen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Colonial chair is one of Danish designer, Ole Wanscher’s key designs, drawing influence from
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

4 Vintage Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s, Rosewood & Leather, Denmark
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark. Production period: 1960s. Displayed price is for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Lounge Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher, Made in Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Lounge Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher, Made in Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher 1954 Rosewood Armchair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
1958 'Princess' chair. Ole Wanscher (1903-1985), was integral to the aesthetic of modern Danish
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This partial heavy patinated armchair was designed and created 1942 by Ole Wanscher and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ole Wanscher Lounge / Easy Chair for A.J. Iversen, 1960
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) lounge chair. Base and frame in mahogany with stretcher bar supporting
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Upholstery Lounge Rocking Chair MINT!
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak leather Upholstery Lounge rocking chair MINT!.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

20th Century Danish Vintage France & Son Teakwood Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by France & Søn, in good condition. The back rest of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchairs, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Ole Wanscher Upholstered with Black Leather
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A pair of rosewood armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher. Made and marked with label by cabinetmaker
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Walnut, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Glendale, CA
. Originally designed in 1959 by Ole Wanscher the 'OW149 Colonial' chair was created as a tribute to classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Glendale, CA
. Originally designed in 1959 by Ole Wanscher the 'OW149 Colonial' chair was created as a tribute to classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ole wanscher leather chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every ole wanscher leather chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a ole wanscher leather chair, we have 195 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ole wanscher leather chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ole wanscher leather chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made ole wanscher leather chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen and A.J. Iversen are consistently popular.

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