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Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Pair

Pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Armchairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Armchairs Manufactured by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik Material
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Paris, FR
Ole Wanscher, armchairs, "Colonial Chair PJ 149", Mahogany Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. Rare model in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Wood + Camel Leather 'Colonial' Armchairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of Danish Modern ‘Colonial’ armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage British Colonial Plantation Ladder Back Rush Armchairs Pair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful pair of British Colonial plantation armchairs with tall ladder back and natural woven
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Vintage 1960s British British Colonial Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Pair of ‘Colonial’ armchairs, model PJ301 in mahogany, cane and original leather. Elegant pair easy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

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Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
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20th Century Danish Armchairs

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Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Pair of 'Colonial' Armchairs
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Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, pair of 'Colonial' armchairs, rosewood, cane and fabric, Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs Pair Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
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Spectacular pair of armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
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Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Pair of Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial Armchairs, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
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Pair of Armchairs, PJ 149, “Colonial”, Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen
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Denmark, 1949. Solid rosewood with woven cane. Cushions upholstered in light Savak wool. Marked by P. Jeppesen. Measures: H 84 cm, 2' 9" W 64 cm, 2' 1" D 70 cm, 2' 3" SH 45...
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Ole Wanscher Pair of Colonial Chairs in Rosewood, Manufacturers Labels, 1950's
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Rare Pair of Rosewood "Colonial" Chairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark
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Pair of rosewood and cane "Colonial" Chairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark.
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Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchairs
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An Exceptional Pair of Danish 1950's Rosewood 'Colonial' Chairs; Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, 1949
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An exceptional pair of Danish 1950's rosewood 'Colonial' chairs; designed by Ole Wanscher for P
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Pair of Colonial Chairs Model PJ 149 Designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Colonial chairs model PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. 1949
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of rosewood Ole Wanscher design "Colonial" chairs. Completely refinished with new upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

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A Sublime Pair of Rosewood Colonial Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
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By PJ Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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By Ole Wanscher
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Ole Wanscher, a Pair of Vintage PJ-149 Mahogany 'Colonial' Armchairs, 1960s
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Probably the most iconic design by Ole Wanscher. The PJ-149 'Colonial' chair, designed in 1949
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Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
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Matched original pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" armchairs for Paul Jeppsen, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and fabric Denmark 1960
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Pair of ‘Colonial’ armchairs, model PJ301 in mahogany, cane and original fabric. Elegant pair easy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 by PJ Møbler 1990s
By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A pair of Colonial chairs model no. PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) in 1949 These
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Ole Wanscher "Colonial" chairs in rosewood
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Colonial". A pair of rosewood armchairs, seats with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and back
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Pair of Solid Rosewood "Colonial Chairs" by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

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Ole Wanscher Pair of 'Colonial' Armchairs in Red Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid mahogany armchairs with woven cane seats and red aniline leather cushions, designed by Ole
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
These early, first edition examples feature cane seats that wrap around the outside of the seat frame and solid rosewood. Branded manufacturer's mark to underside of each example.
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20th Century Danish Armchairs

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Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
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Danish Armchairs

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Rosewood, Leather, Cane

Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chairs Pair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
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Pair of Rare Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic pair of rare Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Chairs. Completely original and in spectacular
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Arm Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Designed in 1949
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Early Original Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs PJ-149 Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Southhampton, NY
One of Ole Wanscher's most iconic and revered designs. Model PJ-149 was inspired by British and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ole wanscher colonial armchair pair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and animal skin, every ole wanscher colonial armchair pair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ole wanscher colonial armchair pair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ole wanscher colonial armchair pair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Ole Wanscher, P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik and Poul Jeppesen each produced at least one beautiful ole wanscher colonial armchair pair that is worth considering.

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A ole wanscher colonial armchair pair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $14,800, while the lowest priced sells for $4,850 and the highest can go for as much as $55,145.

Finding the Right armchairs for You

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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

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Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.