Ole Wanscher ‘Egyptian’ Folding stool in Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
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 Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
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
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
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 16 in W 20.5 in L 16 in
Mogens Lassen's, 1946 Egyptian Folding Stool in Ash and Natural Leather
By Ivan Schlechter, Mogens Lassen, Jørgen Wolf
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 P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher
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
$925,960
H 36.82 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...
Leather, Rosewood
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
$28,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 28 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1946 Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cope...
Brass
Stool in Rio rosewood by Bernt Petersen
By Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri, Bernt Petersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stool in Rio rosewood and wicker by Bernt Petersen.
Cane, Rosewood
Finn Juhl NV46 Chair in Rosewood for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl NV-46 armchair with frame of Brazilian rosewood, upholstered with Nigerian leather. Designed 1946, executed and burn marked by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark. A p...
Leather, Rosewood
Folding Stool by Poul Hundevald, Sweden 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in New York, NY
Folding curved teak and black leather stool.
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabi...
Fabric, Wood
$6,288
H 13.51 in W 19.02 in D 16.15 in
1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in London, GB
“Gold Hill Chair” A solid wood folding stool, seat with black leather. Model PH 41. Made by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup. Retailed by Illums Bolighus, with metal tag. Literature: Mobilia 1...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,075
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
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the Colonial Chair was designed in 1949 and produced by master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen i...
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher 'T' chair in mahogany. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Denmark. Underside with manufacturer's paper label Snedkermester A.J. Iversen Kóbenhavn.
Leather, Mahogany
Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'Fireplace' chair designed 1946 and executed at cabinetmaker Bovirke, Denmark. Frame of teak, new upholstery in light fabric by Tove Kindt-Larsen. Very fine condition.
Fabric, Teak
$110,616
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
Leather, Rosewood
$17,465
H 34.26 in W 25.01 in D 22.45 in
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Patinated Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and upholstered in patinated Niger leather Style: ...
Rosewood, Leather
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