1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant armchair from the 1950s by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen. Rare model FD-109 features
Beech, Teak
Ole Wanscher Model FD-109 Lounge Chair for France & Søn
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features a sturdy walnut
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model FD-117
By France & Søn, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in St-Brais, JU
& Daverkosen during the 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the manufacturer’s mark
Upholstery, Beech
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
during the 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the manufacturer’s mark and
Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
during the 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the manufacturer’s mark and
Teak
Ole Wanscher Model FD-109 for France and Son Teak Open Armchair
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Wanscher for France & Son Teak Open Armchair, model FD-109. Newly reupholstered and ready to
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Sofa by Ole Wanscher FD 109 from 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Paris, IDF
acclaimed Scandinavian design movement that took place during the midcentury. His FD 109 sofa, designed
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Sofa by Ole Wanscher FD 109 Wool Bouclé, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Paris, IDF
acclaimed Scandinavian design movement that took place during the Mid-century era. His FD 109 sofa, designed
Teak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Lounge Chair For France & Son'Cado' 1956, Denmark
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features a sturdy teak wood frame with a
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Lounge Chair for France & Son 'Cado' 1956, Denmark
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features a sturdy teak wood frame with a
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher Set of 2 Teak Senator Lounge Chair for France& Son, Denmark, 1950's
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
vintage model FD-109 lounge chairs maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features a sturdy teak wood frame
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
Pair of Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s with Ottoman Midcentury
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
during the 1950s. These rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair features a sturdy teak wooden frame with a
Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 24.25 in D 30 in
Ole Wanscher for John Stuart Walnut Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Blush Tweed
By John Stuart, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
backrest. Walnut wood, newly reupholstered in blush tweed. Model FD-109, structurally sound and wood in
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Sold
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher "FD109" Teak senator Lounge Chair For France & Søn, 1956, Denmark
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the manufacturer’s mark and features a sturdy teak wood frame with a
Wool, Teak
Pair of Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chairs FD 109, Denmark 1956
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice Pair Teak Easy Chairs FD 109 by Ole Wanscher 1956. Very good condition. Worldwide shipping.
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Chair by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By France & Daverkosen, France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Chair by Ole Wanscher for France & Sons. FD 109 easy chair in teak. This chair is constructed out
Teak
Chairs by Ole Wanscher for France & Sons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Two chairs by Ole Wanscher for France & Sons. FD 109 easy chairs in teak. This chair is constructed
Teak
$931 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$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
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Sold|$3,400
H 20.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
1950s t.h. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Walnut Occasional Tripod Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Roanoke, VA
Occasional table with round top supported by a criss-cross tripod base. Model no. 1742. By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. American, circa 1953. Very sculptural splayed tripod ...
Walnut
$817Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Walnut
$13,828 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$3,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$3,607 / item
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. With ottoman. Frame in solid ash. Model Safari chair, made by Rud Rasmussen.
Leather, Ash
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
$2,950 / set
H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Dining Chairs Circa 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc.
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six wrought iron and bentwood dining chairs designed by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters Inc., circa 1950s. Likely inspired by a similar chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon...
Wrought Iron
$4,150
H 28 in W 73.5 in D 29.5 in
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak & Leather Three Seat Sofa Ca. 1960s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk, Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak three seat sofa in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk, who also designed for Glostru...
Leather, Teak
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
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Boucle Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous Widdicomb Furniture company in the United States during the 1950s. These Mid-Century ...
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut
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.
Find vintage Ole Wanscher tables, seating and case pieces on 1stDibs.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.