Ole Wanscher ‘Egyptian’ Folding stool in Rosewood
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher “Egyptian Stool”. A Brazilian rosewood folding stool.
Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher 1954 Rosewood Armchair
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Wanscher and Iversen had a long and fruitful relationship, collaborating on many of Wanscher's most iconic and well-loved creations including this piece as well as the Egyptian foldi...
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 16 in W 21.5 in D 12 in
Egyptian Folding Stool by Ole Wanscher in Indian Rosewood and Black Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Folding Stool by Ole Wanscher in Indian Rosewood and Black Leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 2.17 in
Egyptian Revival Folding Stool, Oak, Bone and Ebony Inlay, Leather, French
Located in Totnes, GB
An exceptional and very interesting antique Egyptian Revival stool of the utmost quality and oozing style.
Bone, Ebony, Oak
Unavailable
H 16 in W 23 in D 17.75 in
Pair of PK 91 Folding Stools by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1961, Kjærholm took inspiration for his folding stool from many places. He found and utilized important early artistic motifs, including the supple curves of Egyptian sto...
Steel
Ole Wanscher Egyptian Folding Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Egyptian Folding Stool
Wood, Leather
Ole Wanscher "Egyptian" Folding Stool
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 'Egyptian' folding stool by Danish designer Ole Wanscher was inspired by the stool's used by Egypt's Pharaohs 2000-1500 before Christ.
Mahogany
Pair of Walnut Egyptian Folding Stools, Ole Wanscher Style
By Ole Wanscher
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful and in excellent vintage condition, original leather and solid folding stools in the manner of Ole Wanscher.
Leather, Walnut
Folding stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Danish Egyptian folding stool
Wood
Sold
H 15 in W 12.25 in D 13 in
Pair of Ole Wanscher "Egyptian" Rosewood Folding Stools for AJ Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rosewood "Egyptian" folding stools designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen, c.1957, Denmark.
Brass
Sold
H 15.5 in W 22 in D 12.5 in
Danish Brass Folding Propeller Stool w/Leather Seat style of Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highwood, IL
The source of inspiration for the PK91 is an ancient Egyptian folding stool that dates back to circa 1500 BC.
Brass
Sold
H 15 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood and Goatskin "Egyptian" Stools for AJ Iversen, 1957
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Coronado, CA
A seldom seen pair of original rosewood "Egyptian" folding stools designed by Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen in Denmark in 1957.
Goatskin, Rosewood
Sold
H 13.78 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
PK 91 Folding Stool, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1961
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Munster, NRW
it is said that kjaerholm got inspiration from an ancient Egyptian folding stool from around 1500 bc. but especially the twisted steel frame makes this stool a true, very recognizabl...
Steel
Pair of 1940s Mahogany Stools by David Rosen
By David Rosén, Bodafors
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of Egyptian inspired folding stools designed by David Rosen.
Brass
Rosewood and Leather Fold-up Egyptian Stool
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rosewood and Leather Fold-up Egyptian Stool by Paul Hundevad Vamdru.
Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs in Cognac, a Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in View Park, CA
An iconic Bauhaus triumph which recalls the ancient folding stools of Egypt, grace à it’s x-shaped structure, and which fuses hard and soft sensibilities with chrome-plated steel and...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 15 in W 21.62 in D 13.5 in
Ole Wanscher “Egyptian" Stool, Mahogany Black Leather, P. Jeppesen, Denmark 1957
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and black leather, foldable "Egyptian" stool designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by P.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Colonial chairs Ole Wanscher, mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
He also designed a 1951 rocking chair for France and Søn with a curved, organic profile and a square rocking base. A 1960 folding ‘Egyptian Stool,’ mimicked the shape of a 3,000 year...
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Dronten, NL
He also designed a 1951 rocking chair for France and Søn with a curved, organic profile and a square rocking base. A 1960 folding ‘Egyptian Stool,’ mimicked the shape of a 3,000 yea...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and fabric Denmark 1960
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
He also designed a 1951 rocking chair for France and Søn with a curved, organic profile and a square rocking base. A 1960 folding ‘Egyptian Stool,’ mimicked the shape of a 3,000 year...
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs by Cabinetmaker A.J Iversen in Denmark 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
He also designed a 1951 rocking chair for France and Søn with a curved, organic profile and a square rocking base. A 1960 folding ‘Egyptian Stool,’ mimicked the shape of a 3,000 year...
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
Mogens Lassen's, 1946 Egyptian Folding Stool in Ash and Natural Leather
By Mogens Lassen, Jørgen Wolf, Ivan Schlechter
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen's, 1946 Egyptian Folding Stool in Ash and Natural Leather.
Leather, Ash
Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
The source of inspiration for the folding stool is an ancient egyptian folding stool that dates back to ca. 1500 bc.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 14.97 in W 19.1 in D 18.12 in
Pair of PH43 Guldhøj Stools, Oak & Cognac Leather, Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1960s
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
An original pair of Gudhøj folding PH43 Egyptian stools by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 25.2 in
Barcelona Chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Blue Leather, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Ely, GB
This simple shape derives from a long history of precedents, from ancient Egyptian folding stools to nineteenth-century neoclassical seating.
Chrome
A Sideboard by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brussels, BE
He also designed a 1951 rocking chair for France and Søn with a curved, organic profile and a square rocking base. A 1960 folding ‘Egyptian Stool,’ mimicked the shape of a 3,000 year...
Walnut
Egyptian Folding Stool in Indian Rosewood by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, P.J. Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Information on the chair A review of the 1957 Copenhagen Cabinet Maker’s Guild Exhibition describes Wanscher’s stool as follows: “At this year’s exhibition Professor Ole Wanscher...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,000
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in
Poul Hundevad Folding Stool Produced by Poul Hundevad in Denmark
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding stool model Guldhøj / PH 43 designed by Poul Hundevad. Produced by Poul Hundevad in Vamdrup, Denmark.
Leather, Wenge
Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s
By Erik Worts, Worts Mobler
Located in London, England
Erik Wørts - Rosewood and Cane Back Armchair Erik Worts achieved great commercial success in his design career largely through collaborations with IKEA in Sweden and FDB Mobler in D...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,285
H 19.69 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Stool for Willy Beck, Rosewood & Leather
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s. Brazilian rosewood and leather. Marked. Dimensions: H: 50 cm / 19 3/4'' W: 56 cm / 22'' D: 4...
Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Armchair in Hardwood, A.J. Iversen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
rmchair designed by Ole Wanscher (1903–1985) and crafted by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in the 1950s. Executed in richly figured Hardwood with beautifully grained surfaces and refined...
Leather, Hardwood
1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, London
Armchair or desk chair by Ole Wanscher A beautifully crafted Danish armchair by Ole Wanscher, made by master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in the 1940s. This elegant piece showcases exc...
Hardwood
$8,150
H 15.75 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-34-A A-Legs Cane Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a clear shape and simplified form with subtle detailing. It is reduced to the minimum. Compared to most minimalist d...
Cane, 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 and cane seat with chocolate brown leather cushions, labeled.
Rosewood
Finn Juhl Rare BO-72 Rosewood Armchair, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - BO-72 Armchair, 1953 This rare and important piece by Danish master Finn Juhl was an evolution of his NV-46 chair from 1946. The chair was produced by Bovirke in Denmark...
Leather, Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen 1889-1965. Desk arm chair in solid mahogany, seat with original horse hair upholstery. Designed in 1930-1950. Hight to Armrest 65 cm Frits Henningsen was both a d...
Mahogany
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish master designer Ib Kofod-Lar...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,485
H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.15 in
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher...
Leather, Beech
$1,250
H 34 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chair, circa 1950-Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One high end Mid-Century Danish design dining chair in rosewood and leather, 1950s. Designed by Arne Vodder. Original "SIBAST FURNITURE-MADE IN DENMARK" label.
Leather, Wood
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 armchair is part of a series with the mo...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,600Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This partial heavy patinated armchair was designed and created 1942 by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair itself is made in stained beech. The seat i...
Leather, Beech
Stool in Rio rosewood by Bernt Petersen
By Bernt Petersen, Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stool in Rio rosewood and wicker by Bernt Petersen.
Cane, Rosewood
$3,400
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Rosewood Armchair in Original Black Leather by Henry Rosengren Hansen
By Niels Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rosewood desk / armchair in original black leather in the style of Niels Vodder. Measures: Seat is 16.5" high, arm is 25" high.
Rosewood
$3,800
H 21.5 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Curule Stool With Ebonized Accents, Circa 1950's
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical style walnut stool with ebonized accents. Italian circa 1950's. What a great looking stool with a beautiful profile and lovely color. The back ebonized details, especial...
Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$17,714 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs and Stools Model Ari by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with foot stools model Ari designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Steel
Low Coffee Table with round Slate Top France, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Low coffee table with a warm wooden frame and inset dark stone top, standing on block legs. The rounded wooden edge softens the form, while the richly textured stone surface gives th...
Slate
$8,500 / set
H 23.5 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Walnut and Brass Single Drawer Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950s Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb single-drawer walnut nightstands or end tables (model #4001) with brass legs / fittings and cane-wrapped drawer pulls. Finished on all s...
Brass
$2,595 / set
H 17 in W 36 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Glass Cocktail Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant design by Adrian Pearsall with a sculpted black walnut base. Will be cleaned and waxed before being shipped. Glass is in excellent vintage condition with minimal w...
Glass, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.625” H x 22” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 5” W x 5” D S...
Brass
Brass Blue Enamel Vintage Frosted Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel industrial hanging lamp. Frosted glass with brass top. Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards...
Brass, Enamel
$2,995 / set
H 35.75 in W 23 in D 24 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs By Paul McCobb for Directional USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs and vinyl upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$48,600
H 72.05 in W 111.82 in D 13.98 in
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, largest version, model 'B17C', solid elm, France, design circa 1967 This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition desig...
Elm
$17,142
H 14.18 in W 39.38 in D 62.21 in
Sculptural Coffee Table, Rustic, Burnt Black Wood, Carved, Handmade, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Carved from solid hardwood, this coffee table is one of the most architecturally ambitious pieces in the Logniture collection. The surface is not flat but rises across three distinct...
Wood, Oak
$5,600 / set
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these lounge cocktail armchairs is made of walnut wood with a beautiful curved shape and covered...
Bouclé, Walnut
Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Chandelier Italy 40s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Cork, IE
This very rare and most elegant ceiling lamp was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Milan, Italy, in the late 1940s. The etched convex glass plate is beautifully decorated ...
Brass
$758Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.12 in W 29.34 in D 16.15 in
Italian Brass and Smoked Glass Bar Cart, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Italian Brass and Smoked glass Bar Cart, 1960s Perfect in that upscale home with chic design. Two tiered for storage. Wheel from room to room for your convenience. H-76...
Brass
$19,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It doesn't get much cooler than this early year (original) collectors set of the model-932 'Quartet' sectional by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Released in 1964, this example has incred...
Leather, Canvas
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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