Ole Wanscher FD-120 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - FD-120 Rocking Chair, 1951 This rarely seen rocking chair by Professor Ole Wanscher
Leather, Rosewood
$3,857
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france & Son, Denmark, 1951
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. Solid teak wood
Fabric, Teak
$3,495
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 31 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc., France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Fauteuil à bascule par Ole Wanscher pour France & Søn, Danemark, 1960
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil modèle “FD 120” par Ole Wanscher pour France & Søn, années 1960. La structure est en
Teak
Ole Wanscher Design Rocker Model 120 for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ole Wanscher design teak rocker Model 120 for France & Son, Denmark. Newly upholstered in a
Teak
Ole Wanscher FD-120 Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Rare rosewood edition of the model FD-120 rocking chair, produced by France and Son, Denmark, circa
Wool, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Model 120 Rocking Chair
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
and was designed by Ole Wanscher. Crafted in the 1950s, the chair is a comfortable, modern take on the
Beech
Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair with Kvadrat Fabric
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark
Teak
Ole Wanscher Danish Modern Model 120 Rocking Chair
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in New Windsor, NY
Ole Wanscher Danish Modern Model 120 rocking chair. Circa 1960-70. Solid teak frame. Retains the
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 26.78 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
1960s Danish Ole Wanscher Model 'FD-120' Teakwood Rocking Chair for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
1960s Ole Wanscher Model 'FD-120' Teakwood Rocking Chair for France & Son This beautiful rocking
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair For France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair For France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark
Teak
Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, England
Rare rosewood edition of the model FD-120 rocking chair, produced by France and Son, Denmark, circa
Wool, Rosewood
Original teak rocker by Ole Wanscher, Denmark.
By Ole Wanscher
Located in København K, DK
Ole Wanscher rocker, model 120 in teak produced by France & son, Denmark in the early 1960s.
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in L 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hitchin, England
An Ole Wanscher model 120 teak rocking chair for France & Son. The receiver of a 'Good Design
Teak, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair for France & Søn
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair for France & Søn.
Foam, Beech
Sold
H 30.25 in W 24 in D 30 in
ExpertlyRestored-Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Walnut Rocking Chair for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair
Fabric, Foam, Walnut, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Ole Wanscher for France & Son Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hitchin, England
Ole Wanscher for France & Son model 120 teak rocking chair for France & Son in black aniline
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
Ole Wanscher for France & Son Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hitchin, England
Ole Wanscher for France & Son model 120 teak rocking chair for France & Son in black aniline
Fabric, Teak
Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair for France & Søn
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Miami, FL
, ensure unmatched comfort and relaxation. Created by the acclaimed Danish architect Ole Wanscher for
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 30.5 in
Expertly Restored -Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Italian Round Rustic Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian style rustic round game table with molded edge, made of mahogany, acacia and oak parquetry with reversible leather and chess inlaid center, an inlaid Backgammon board well, o...
Wood
Dark Rustic Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dark stained rustic game table with a canted corner top, made of mahogany, acacia and oak parquetry, a reversible leather and chess inlaid center, an inlaid Backgammon board in well ...
Wood
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$9,351 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Earl Walnut, Ivory Textured Linen Moresby Rocking Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This Rocker shown in walnut and maharam plume ciabatta ivory textured linen. In stock leat...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$1,500
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 31.88 in
Mid-Century Vintage "Rocker 952" by Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff
By Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern small rocking chair with wicker back. Walnut wood frame with two thick cushions. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
Danish Modern High Back Solid Teak Rocking Chair by Juul Kristensen
By Juul Kristensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Juul Kristensen Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Dimensions: 25.5? wide x 28? deep x 43? tall Seat: 20? wide x 20? deep x 18? tall Condition: Newly ...
Teak
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Rocker by and Ottoman Attributed to Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Esperance, NY
Presenting an exquisite vintage bentwood rocker with ottoman that exudes timeless beauty. This chair not only boasts an alluring design, but also offers exceptional comfort and a cap...
Bentwood
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that floats within a spare, elegant frame. This exampl...
Cotton, Teak
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge chairs. Elegant beechwood frames. Vintage Upholstery. Warm patina. .
Upholstery, Beech
$48,400
H 37.5 in W 32.25 in D 41.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophistica...
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Brazilian Rosewood Danish Rocking Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Oakland, CA
Rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen, circa 1955, Denmark. Model FD-120 rocking chair is crafted of a dark solid Brazilian rosewood frame with sculpted ...
Fabric, Rosewood
$10,905
H 14.97 in W 83.47 in D 58.27 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan & Cognac Oak — Euro Double
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand crafted to order in Europe. Available in nine sizes and two timber tones, Natural O...
Brass
$4,960Sale Price|39% Off
H 30 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
20th Century Danish Vintage France & Son Teakwood Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Schaukelstuhl, rocking chair made of hand carved Teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by France & Søn, in good condition. ...
Leather, Teak
$11,450
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 in
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model Bwana Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Bwana designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
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.
The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.
A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.
Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.
In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).
No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.