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Ole Wanscher Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Sofa, Model 602 By Carl Hansen & Son
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Sofa
Ole Wanscher Sofa
H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 31 in
Ole Wanscher sofa for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
. Characteristic of designs by Ole Wanscher is his search for slender dimensions and resilient shapes. This sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood

Ole Wanscher sofa for A.J. Iversen
Ole Wanscher sofa for A.J. Iversen
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H 29.14 in W 84.26 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofa made by Master Craftspersons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sofa with tight seat and back, of blue shantung upholstery and mahogany legs. Original condition.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Sofa for Cado, 1960s Danish Design
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 3-seater-sofa from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for CADO. High-quality solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960s Restored Danish Ole Wanscher Sofa by Cado
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Mahogany sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Cado. The elegant sofa feature organic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

1960s Restored Danish Ole Wanscher Sofa by Cado
1960s Restored Danish Ole Wanscher Sofa by Cado
H 32.29 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Rare Ole Wanscher Sofa for J. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding, very rare 2-seater sofa designed by Ole Wanscher, manufactured by J. Jeppesen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ole Wanscher Sofa Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Colonial sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149/2 - 'Colonial' 2-seater sofa in rosewood with cushions in black patinated leather. Ole
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Colonial sofa by Ole Wanscher
Colonial sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 33.47 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak high-back two-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher as part of his 'Senator' line, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
H 43 in W 48.75 in D 29 in
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. Made of solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
H 34.65 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with tan aniline leather. Made of solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
H 34.65 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Reupholstered 4-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered 4-seater rofa in Old America leather and rosewood frame. Ole Wanscher / A.J Iversen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Reupholstered 4-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher
Reupholstered 4-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 29.53 in W 92.52 in D 30.32 in
Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Vintage Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher and produced by P.Jeppensen. This unique sofa is made of
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany, Upholstery

Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ
Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ
H 31.11 in W 70.08 in D 27.96 in
PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher. PJ 149 - 'Colonial' 2 seater sofa in rosewood and original black leather cushions
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 32.68 in W 48.43 in D 28.75 in
Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Rosewood Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with Brazilian rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat, sides and back
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Mahogany Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with mahogany frame designed by Ole Wanscher. Sides, seat and back
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher #166 Sofa for Cado in Senator Oak
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern sofa designed by Ole Wanscher in 1951 and manufactured by Cado (France & Son
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Colonial’ designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1960s. Brazilian rosewood and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 38 in W 78 in D 26 in
PJ 149/2 - 2-seater 'Colonial' sofa in cherry by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Marked from manufacturer. Ole Wanscher / P.J Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cherry

Vintage Danish Mid Century Mahogany Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa Model PJ112 in mahogany designed by professor Ole
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original upholstery, on Cuban
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
H 30 in W 80 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model is made out of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

60s 70s Teak 3 Seater Sofa Couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish Design
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak 3 seater sofa couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish design Object: 3 seater
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

60s 70s Teak 2 Seater Sofa Couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish Design
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s teak 2 seater sofa couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish design Object: 2
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian PJ112 Sofa 3 Seats by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian PJ112 sofa 3 seats by Ole Wanscher. Newly upholstered in Gabriel
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This three-seater 'Senator 166' sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in the 1960s, is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa, Model OW149-2, by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
seeking an iconic statement piece, the Colonial 2-Seat Sofa, Model OW149-2, designed by Ole Wanscher and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Design Oak Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in München, Bavaria
designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model is made out of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s Beautiful sofa in an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Senator 3-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Halle, DE
Scandinavian senator 3-seat sofa in teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by France
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish Sofa, 3 Seats, Senator Model in Mahogany and New Fabric by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Mahogany, the seats and cushions have been redone in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen New Boucle Fabric 3-Seat Sofa Made in Denmark
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s Ole Wanscher white boucle fabric 3-Seat sofa. This is a gorgeous example
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Elegant Side Table in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany, designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Great original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Coffee Table in Rosewood for A. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher coffee table in rosewood. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Extra Large Modernist Sofa 1950s Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Den Haag, NL
Exceptionally Large Modernist sofa Width 123.2 inch = 313 cm Brand new Sheepskin like upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wenge

Extra Large Modernist Sofa 1950s Denmark
Extra Large Modernist Sofa 1950s Denmark
H 33.47 in W 123.23 in D 22.05 in
Ole Wanscher Style Living Room Suite with Sofa and Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa and two armchairs in the manner of Ole Wanscher. Graceful sloping rosewood arms with nicely
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

Ole Wanscher Model Sofa and Armchair with Green Wool and Rosewood Frames
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Living room setdesigned by Ole Wanscher and made by AJ Iversen in the 1960 comprised of sofa and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair in Mahogany
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher, chair, model 'PJ 112' mahogany, pink patterned fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This delicate
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair in Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair in Mahogany
H 28.55 in W 26.38 in D 27.76 in
Midcentury Danish Sofa Set
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BREDA, NL
One of a kind sofa set from unknown designer, in the style of hans J Wegner and Ole Wanscher. We
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Danish Sofa Set
Midcentury Danish Sofa Set
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Sofa, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
, refined minimalism of Ole Wanscher's colonial chair.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 3-seater sofa with daybed function from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for P
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

 1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
 1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
H 32.68 in W 81.5 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Tables, Colonial Series, Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 52 (width x depth x height) This beautiful set of coffee tables was designed by OIe Wascher for the Colonial Series and manufactured by Poul Jeppensen in Den...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Table, Colonial Series, Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 118x60x52 (Width x Depth x Height) This beautiful coffee table was designed by OIe Wascher for the Colonial Series and manufactured by Poul Jeppensen in Denmark. Typic...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Mogens Koch, Ole Wanscher, Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner, renewed and extended the cabinetmaking
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Koch, Ole Wanscher, Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner, renewed and extended the cabinetmaking tradition
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Ash

Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Cambridge, GB
like Finn Juhl, Grete Valk, Ole Wanscher, Peter Hvidtand Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen all gracing its
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Table by PJ furniture
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Danmark
Located in London, GB
The Colonial Coffee Table that Ole Wanscher designed in 1964. The side table's simple, timeless
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Vintage Sofa, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century three seats sofa in a brown leather. Good vintage condition with minor wear.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Vintage Sofa, 1960
Mid-Century Vintage Sofa, 1960
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
MCM Danish Modern Love Seat / Settee with Teak Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Diego, CA
simple design on this elegant piece with red chenille fabric; the sofa is very well made (dove tailed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Chenille, Teak

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Walnut, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
. Originally designed in 1959 by Ole Wanscher the 'OW149 Colonial' chair was created as a tribute to classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
. Originally designed in 1959 by Ole Wanscher the 'OW149 Colonial' chair was created as a tribute to classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

20th Century American Two Seater Sofa - Walnut Settee by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
under the designers Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint, his classmates were Hans Wegner and Børge Morgensen
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery, Fabric

Teak Madonna Sculpture by Simon Randers , Denmark
By Simon Randers, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
significant collaborations was with the Danish architect and designer, Ole Wanscher. Randers Mobelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Rosewood End Tables by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in Pasadena, TX
, and 1960s by well-known Danish architect-designers Sven Ellekaer, Arne Wahl Iversen, and Ole Wanscher
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with light grey 100 % New Zealand Divina wool. Made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
Ole Wanscher's Sofa JP112 for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik of Denmark in Mahogany
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Portland, OR
Ole Wanscher's sofa JP112 for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik of Denmark in Mahogany. The three-seat sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa in Solid Teak from 1962, Newly Upholstered
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ole Wanscher sofa Senator in solid teak. Designed in 1962 by Ole Wanscher model Senator
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

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Ole Wanscher Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ole wanscher couch available at 1stDibs. Each ole wanscher couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are 232 variations of the antique or vintage ole wanscher couch you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ole wanscher couch, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ole wanscher couch bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made ole wanscher couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn and A.J. Iversen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ole Wanscher Couch?

Prices for a ole wanscher couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $46,153, while the average can fetch as much as $3,925.

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