A scholar and architect with the heart of an artist, Ole Wanscher helped define the functional, clean-cut style that formed the core of modern Danish furniture design. Influenced heavily by his world travels, Wanscher gained inspiration from English, Asian, Egyptian and traditional Shaker furniture, and he incorporated elements from these styles into his revered mid-century designs.
Wanscher’s deep respect for the use of traditional materials such as quality wood is reflected in his work, which is valued for being both beautiful and built to last. He was also a leader in the postwar “design for everyone” movement, creating many pieces intended for everyday life within the small confines of the average Danish household. Later, Wanscher became a prolific writer on the subject of furniture design. He is considered one of the most significant influences on the world of Scandinavian modernism.
The son of an art historian and a painter, Wanscher studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. From 1925 to 1927, Wanscher worked under the great Danish designer and professor Kaare Klint, who became one of the greatest stylistic influences on his output. Wanscher would go on to work as a professor at the academy from 1955 to 1973.
Wanscher founded his own furniture manufacturing company in 1929. Here he employed the top cabinetmakers of the day, most notably A.J. Iversen, with whom Wanscher collaborated for many years. While the workshop produced seductive handmade furniture with organic materials such as teak and mahogany, Wanscher intended to design durable seating, tables and more for the mass market — he was committed to making quality furniture available to a wider audience.
Of all of Wanscher’s designs, he is perhaps best known for his Colonial chair. This piece — which is part of a collection for Danish manufacturer P. Jeppesens that includes a sofa and a coffee table — exemplifies his penchant for combining minimalist design with traditional craftsmanship. Wanscher’s dining room tables, such as the Rungstedlund table, also epitomize the elegance of his work’s simple silhouettes and careful construction. These sleek tables serve as an ideal centerpiece for both modern and traditionally styled dining rooms, highlighting the versatility of Wanscher’s work.
Wanscher received a gold medal for his exemplary work at the 1960 Milan Triennale. He also received the Copenhagen Carpenters’ Guild Annual Award. Though Wanscher passed away in 1985, his iconic designs and scholarly writings remain relevant to this day.
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Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, set of six armchairs, model 'J3063', oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s A rare set of mid-century dining chairs model J3063 crafted by Ole Wanscher. Drawing ...
Fabric, Oak
Ole Wanscher OW58 T-Chair Walnut Oil Leather SIF 90 for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
The distinctive expression of Danish designer Ole Wanscher’s OW58 T-Chair which has given the chair its nickname, challenges the art of the possible without compromising craftsmanshi...
Leather, Walnut
Ole Wanscher, set of 6 Danish leather and Mahogany dining chairs for CADO, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 6 leather and Mahogany dining chairs designed by Danish designer Ole Wanscher for CADO in the 1960s. The set contains of 2 armchairs and 4 normal chairs. Newly upholstered sea...
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Horsehair Made by A.J. Iversen, 1960s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
A set of six rare "Benedikte" mahogany chairs with pierced back. Seats upholstered with original black horsehair. The chair is one of Ole Wanschers most sought after designs. These examples made in the 1960s by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, with maker's paper label. The chairs got their name after a set was acquired by Her Royal Highness Danish Princess...
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This modest dining chair, designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s, offers exceptiona...
Leather, Teak
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, Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, model Rungstedlund, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s. The chairs are made of mahogany and upholstered with light fabric, ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen...
Mahogany
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Dronten, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, set of 4 dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34, in mahogany and red velvet ribcord upholstery, Denmark, 1960s. Marked with PJ silver medallion. Th...
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was a leading figure in Danish and Scandinavian design, as was his mentor, the legendary Kaare Klint, renowned to be the “father” of modern Danish furniture design. Toge...
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher mahogany desk or dining chair with arms
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
This chair is a lovely example of Ole Wanscher dining chair with arms was presumably made by Fritz Hansen during the 1970s and reupholstered in wool Boucle. The frame is most likely ...
Hardwood
Set of 6 T-Chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 6 Mid Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen. The model of the chair is called T-chair and it is still in produ...
Leather, Oak
1950s Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Chairs in Mahogany Denmark, Set of 5
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition - fabric upholstery with signs of use - suitable for new upholstery - height of sea 45 cm.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher, circa 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Danish dining "Rungstedlund" chairs in mahogany, designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, circa 1960s. Armchairs measure 20.5" wide, 31" high, 21" deep, seat height 1...
Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s Two Fully Restored Customizable Danish Ole Wanscher Mahogany Arm Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two fully restored Danish Ole Wanscher mahogany arm chairs custom reupholstery The chairs feature a well well designed and well crafted elegant mid-century modern armchair wi...
Mahogany
1960s, Danish design by Ole Wanscher, set of 4 dinning chairs, reupholstered.
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesnes Møbelfabrik. Set of 4 reupholstered dining chairs. Quality furniture black artificial leather. Lacquered mahogany wood. Manufact...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1962
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed in 1962, this expertly crafted dining chair by Ole Wanscher was built in the cabinet shop of A. J. Iversen of Brazilian rosewood in the 1960s. A graceful, minimal design con...
Rosewood
$6,781 / set
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, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Mahogany 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34 by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, St. Heddinge, mahogany, blue upholstery, Denmark, 1960s. This classic set of six dining chair...
Fabric, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each...
Rosewood, Upholstery
Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of six mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the ...
Mahogany
$4,373 / set
1960s dining chairs, Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful dining chairs from the 1960s by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen. Solid frame in teak. The chairs have been re-upholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in five color...
Fabric, Teak
$9,120 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen...
Mahogany
$2,950
H 34.6 in W 22.8 in D 21.6 in
2020 KK37580 Dining Chair by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Walnut & Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK37580 Large "Red Chair" designed by Kaare Klint, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oiled walnut frame and a tan leather ...
Leather, Walnut, Foam
$1,580 / item
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
Leather, Wood, Oak
$4,560 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of six mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The dining chairs are part of the ...
Mahogany
$2,993 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, model Rungstedlund, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s. The chairs are made of mahogany and upholstered with light fabric, ...
Fabric, Mahogany
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, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
$6,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.89 in D 21.07 in
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was a leading figure in Danish and Scandinavian design, as was his mentor, the legendary Kaare Klint, renowned to be the “father” of modern Danish furniture design. Toge...
Fabric, Wood
$875
H 30.9 in W 19.8 in D 19.8 in
2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oiled oak frame, oiled walnut back, and natural paper...
Papercord, Oak, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Armchair for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher armchair of Brazilian rosewood, seat and back upholstered with black leather. Executed by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,320 / item
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Oak, Papercord, Wood
$2,105 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Steen Østergaard Dining Chairs A-Line 290, CADO, Denmark, 1960s.
By Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - stackable - marked - space age era
Faux Leather, Plastic
$1,200
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid walnut frame and with a natural paper cord s...
Papercord, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Set of Ten Chairs for A. J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of eight chairs in mahogany with seats of black horsehair. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mahogany
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for A. J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. Executed by A. J. Iversen. Rosewood and black horsehair.
Upholstery, Rosewood
"Rungstedlund" Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Set of 8
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "Rungstedlund" chair by Ole Wanscher is a study in minimalist design and craftsmanship, combining a delicate form with sturdy construction. Inspired by the 19th-century klismos s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher, Dining Chairs, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1942
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 12 stained beech and green-dyed leather dining room chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in 1942 and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s. Dimensions: 33.7” H x 18.6” W x 19...
Leather, Beech
Set of Eight Vintage Danish Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of eight vintage Danish dining chairs by Ole Wanscher. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. They are of outstanding quality, with a fi...
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in rosewood. New upholstered with brandy aniline leather. Model Rungstedlund, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 34 in W 19 in D 20 in
'12' Rare Model 1675B Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher Fritz Hansen, c. 1940's
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting a rare and distinguished set of twelve side chairs from the 1675 series, designed by the visionary Ole Wanscher and expertly crafted by Fritz Hansen in the 1940's. With th...
Beech
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
Set of six Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen from 1950s.
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of Six Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Upholstered in Light Yellow Fabric, Crafted in Mahogany by A.J. Iversen in Denmark circa 1950s Immerse yourself in the beauty of ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 24.02 in
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 Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs ...
Leather, Teak
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Dronten, NL
A beautiful matching set of eight Ole Wanscher dining chairs upholstered in original striped fabric. Frame made in dark stained mahogany. Unrestored all original condition with some ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in rosewood. New upholstered with black aniline leather. Model Rungstedlund, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Rosewood
Set of '8' Mahogany "Rungstedlund" Dining Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
A mark of true ingenuity in design and craftsmanship, the "Rungstedlund" chair by Ole Wanscher seems almost to defy physics; somehow remaining sturdy and functional despite its spars...
Fabric, Wood