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Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Danish Modern Teak Side Table, Newly Refinished
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish midcentury Danish Modern teak side table By Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs Model PJ149 by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century armchairs model PJ149 by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen - Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

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Wood

Mahogany Rungstedlund Sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Dorchester, MA
Ole Wanscher designed this modern, clean-lined sideboard as part of his Rungstedlund series for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic piece of Danish design history, the Rungstedlund sideboard by Ole Wanscher is timeless in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Danish Dining Table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The Table Rungstedlund was designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured in the 1960s and 1970s by Poul
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Danish Rungstedlund Mahogany Highboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
manufacturer Poul Jeppesen. Like many of Wanscher's designs, this sideboard combines warm-toned wood, soft
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Mahogany Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Marcos, CA
Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark in the 1960s. This comfortable couch, recently
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

High Danish Cabinet in Mahogany and Brass by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen 1960
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian cabinet high on legs. 2 drawers which lock at the bottom, 2 hinged doors (lock at the top) which open onto 2 x 3 shelves and are held by brass hinges. Elegant pi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage PJ-149 Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
Vintage „Colonial Chair“ by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen 1949. Model PJ-149. Produced in 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs Model PJ 112 Rosewood, Denmark 1950s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exquisite pair of Mid-Century armchairs, designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Rosewood

Rungstedlund hardwood cabinet by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in ECHT, NL
can be used as room divider due to veneered back. Design by Ole Wanscher and made by J.P. Jeppessen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Mid century Rungstedlund sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Jeppesen, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in ECHT, NL
room divider due to veneered back. Design by Ole Wanscher and made by J.P. Jeppessen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Rungstedlund" Mahogany, Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of "Rungstedlund" armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P. Jeppesen is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Refinished Expandable Mahogany Dining Table by P. Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
Expandable Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund dining table with two extra leaves by P. Jeppesen. The dining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Refinished Expandable Mahogany Dining Table by P. Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
Expandable Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund dining table with two extra leaves by P. Jeppesen. The dining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Set of Four "Rungstedlund" Dining Room Chairs, Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
. Jeppesen in the 1960s, is a splendid and iconic collection of dining chairs. Ole Wanscher, a prominent
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Denmark. Design: Professor Ole Wanscher, manufacturer: P. Jeppesen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

 1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
 1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
H 32.68 in W 81.5 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Design Oak Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Wood Credenza or Sideboard Cabinet by Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Detroit, MI
Wanscher and produced by Poul Jeppesen Furniture was made in Denmark circa 1960. This “Rungstedlund
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Dronten, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, set of 4 dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34, in mahogany and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Four Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
Set of Four Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Dining Table Made In Dark Mahogany Designed By Ole Wancher Made by P. Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
The mahogany dining table, designed by the renowned Ole Wanscher and produced by P. Jeppesen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

1960s Four Fully Restored Ole Wanscher Mahogny Lounge Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Four fully restored Ole Wanscher mahogny lounge chairs custom Upholstery The four Ole
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

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

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Leather, Teak

Teak High Armchair or Easy Chair & Stool, Senator Series, by Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
W x H) This beautiful high back lounge chair and stool were designed by Ole Wanscher for the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Table, Colonial Series, Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Wascher for the Colonial Series and manufactured by Poul Jeppensen in Denmark. Typical of the best Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Tables, Colonial Series, Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
designed by OIe Wascher for the Colonial Series and manufactured by Poul Jeppensen in Denmark. Typical of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Fully Restored Rungstedlund Mahogany Multifunctional Side Table
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Ole Wanscher restored mulitfunctional Rungstedlund mahogany side table. The sidetable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

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Mahogany

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa, Model OW149-2, by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Wanscher in 1964, skillfully crafted by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s. This elegant sofa embodies the epitome
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Oak

Mid-Century Mahogany Coffee Table with Hand-Painted Pattern by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The base of this table is a design by Ole Wanscher for the Danish manufacturer PJ Møbler. It was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

1960’s Ole Wanscher ‘OW 149’ or ‘Colonial’ Armchair in Mahogany and Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Ole Wanscher Model ‘OW 149’ or ‘Colonial’ armchair for Poul Jeppessen Møbelfabrik. Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

1960s Set of five Ole Wanscher PJ 412 Armchairs in Mahogany - Inc. Reupholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Ole Wanscher model PJ412 mahogany armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher for P.Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of dining chairs by Danish designer Ole Wanscher features distinctive splayed legs and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Ole Wanscher Set of Two Lounge Chairs in Mahogany - choice of upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Ole Wanscher PJ112 mahogany lounge chairs produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
chairs with a mahogany slim frame by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher. These chairs show the great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Mahogany, Leather

1950s Ole Wanscher Set of Five PJ 412 Armchair in Mahogany and Brown Leather
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of five comfortable model PJ412 mahogany armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher for P.Jeppesens
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, 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

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare and in exceptional condition Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher From 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of Rungstedlund mahogany dining chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Rungstedlund Armchairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
example of Ole Wanscher's timeless design, combining aesthetics and functionality in a sublime way. Ole
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Table by PJ furniture
By PJ Danmark, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
modern Ole Wanscher Brazilian Rosewood Colonial Side Tables by cabinet maker Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Senator Two-Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berlin, DE
This senator two-seat teak sofa was designed during the 1960s by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Felt, Teak

Mid Century Teak Lounge Chair, Senator Series, Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This shapely and comfortable easy chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen. This piece
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Armchair "Senator" by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful Senator Armchair, designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen. Made in Denmark and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Richly hued mahogany sofa by Ole Wanscher, manufactured by Poul Jeppesen in the 1960s. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured in Denmark by Poul Jeppesens
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Danish Modern Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modern sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured in Denmark by Poul Jeppesens
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Circular Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Circular sofa table by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1960s. Very good restored condition. Worldwide
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik
By Anni Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bucharest, RO
were designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful large rectangular coffee table designed by Ole Wanscher, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher PJ412 Rosewood Danish Modern Armchairs
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen. The chairs have blue upholstery. From 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak & Wool Easy Chairs Set in Grey-Beige, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hamburg, DE
similar to the armchair designs by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen + Special feature from this design is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Ole Wanscher Model 149 rosewood Colonial chair by Poul Jeppesens Denmark circa 1950 Magnificent
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Model PJ412 for Poul Jeppesen Pair Armchairs 1960's Danish
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A pair of armchairs designed by leading Danish furniture designer Ole Wanscher, circa 1960, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Two-Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Antwerp, BE
This senator two-seat teak sofa was designed during the 1960s by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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Ole Wanscher For Poul Jeppesen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ole wanscher for poul jeppesen available at 1stDibs. A ole wanscher for poul jeppesen — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ole wanscher for poul jeppesen, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ole wanscher for poul jeppesen, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest.

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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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