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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
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 Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Colonial Chair was designed in 1949 and produced by master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark throughout
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
: The Colonial Chair. Produced by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark c1950s in exquisite Brazilian rosewood with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (Danish, 1903-1985). Pair of Colonial Chairs designed by Ole Wanscher. Crafted in
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in oak, OW149
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
oak. Model OW 149 colonial chair, made by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
: The colonial chair. Produced by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark circa 1950s in exquisite Brazilian rosewood
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rosewood, Linen

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
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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
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

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

Colonial Easy Chairs in Mahogany, Woven Cane and Fabric by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
easy chairs model Colonial Produced by P. Jeppesen møbelfabrik in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 65 x
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Cane

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

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
'OW149 Colonial' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Walnut, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
'OW149 Colonial ' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
colonial chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
minimalism of Ole Wanscher's colonial chair.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 4
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 8
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Trinidad Teak Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel 1990s Set of 6
By Nanna Ditzel, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Asaa, DK
Trinidad teak dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1990s When
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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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
Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Paris, FR
Ole Wanscher, armchairs, "Colonial Chair PJ 149", Mahogany Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. Rare model in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, 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

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair” is a major piece of Danish design, embodying Wanscher’s dedication to quality, longevity and the
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
Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare Trinidad teak dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Table by PJ furniture
By PJ Danmark, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
The Colonial Coffee Table that Ole Wanscher designed in 1964. The side table's simple, timeless
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage PJ-149 Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
Vintage „Colonial Chair“ by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen 1949. Model PJ-149. Produced in 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

British Colonial Rattan and Wood Art Deco Arm Chair, India, 1920s
Located in Almelo, NL
A unique British Colonial Art Deco lounge chairs in hardwood with cane seat. This Art Deco British
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

British Colonial Rattan And Wood Art Deco Lounge Chair, India 1920s
Located in Almelo, NL
A unique British Colonial Art Deco lounge chairs in hardwood with cane seat. This Art Deco British
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

2021 OW449 Square Colonial Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an OW449 Colonial Coffee Table with a solid oiled walnut frame designed by Ole Wanscher and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial Armchair in Walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Courbevoie, FR
the Furniture index of the Design Museum Danmark under the number: RP00133 Literature: Danish chairs
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Vintage 1940s European Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Hands on Ceramics 'the Colonial Insulator Co' 11/1/2 Ind, Patent 22615
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of hands on ceramics (the colonial insulator co) they are work glove molds 11/1/2 Ind
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
chairs with a mahogany slim frame by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher. These chairs show the great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Natural Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
LE ROI CHAIR by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Lounge chair made of solid oak. Natural or
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Natural Oak and Rattan
'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Natural Oak and Rattan
H 28.35 in W 33.27 in D 29.93 in
'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Smoked Oak and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Le Roi Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Lounge chair made of solid oak. Natural or
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Smoked Oak and Rattan
'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Smoked Oak and Rattan
H 28.35 in W 33.27 in D 29.93 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Sofa, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
, refined minimalism of Ole Wanscher's colonial chair.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Art Glass, A. Walter, (Pâte de verre vide-poche by Amalric Walter), France
By Almeric Walter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
won a bronze award at the National and Colonial Fair of Rouen in 1896 and a gold award at the
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood 1st Edition Colonial Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949 The colonial chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Colonial Chairs in mahogany designed by Ole Wanscher. Cane seats, loose cushions
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Ole Wanscher Model 149 rosewood Colonial chair by Poul Jeppesens Denmark circa 1950 Magnificent
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Chairs in Mahogany, a Pair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Singapore, SG
A stunning matching pair of “Colonial” armchairs by Ole Wanscher for P Jepperson. They have a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Mahogany
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Singapore, SG
Pair of “Colonial” armchairs by Ole Wanscher for P Jepperson. They have a mahogany frame and a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Teak Wood Armchair Ole Wanscher Pj 112
By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher
Located in Valby, DK
well known designs including Wanscher’s PJ-149 Colonial chair (1949), Rungstedlund dining chair (circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa in Solid Teak from 1962, Newly Upholstered
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
(1957). Other standout Wanscher designs include the PJ-149 Colonial Chair (1949), Rungstedlund Dining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Colonial chair in oak P Jeppesen Denmark 1959
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice lounge chair model PJ 149 also called Colonial, designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
ash. Model colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Model colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
mahogany. Model colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
colonial chair, made by Poul jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 24.81 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
PJ149 colonial chair, made by Poul jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 24.81 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
mahogany. Model colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
laquered mahogany. Model colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
PJ149 colonial chair, made by Poul jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Model PJ149 colonial chair, made by Poul jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Model OW149 colonial chair, made by Carl Hansen & Søn.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in L 32.68 in
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Danish Colonial Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish colonial chair you’re looking for. A Danish colonial chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Danish colonial chair, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish colonial chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish colonial chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Danish Colonial Chair?

Prices for a Danish colonial chair start at $2,565 and top out at $49,778 with the average selling for $12,500.

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