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Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher leather armchair Designed in 1946 and Produced by Master Cabinetmaker A. J. Iverson.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
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 Armchairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Set of two very comfortable armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1950s for A.J.Iversen Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ole Wanscher Armchairs
Ole Wanscher Armchairs
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 27.17 in
Ole Wanscher Model Senator Leather Armchair, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High-quality solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Armchair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair in rosewood and black leather. Ole Wanscher / A.J Iversen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Armchair by Ole Wanscher
Armchair by Ole Wanscher
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
An easy chair with frame of rosewood. Seat and back upholstered with patinated black leather. Made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 26 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 Two-Seat Settee
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher two-seat settee in mahogany with leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Settee
Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Settee
H 33.5 in W 47 in D 26 in
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
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon swivelling and tilting generously proportioned desk chair having fitted black leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 37 in W 26 in D 25 in
Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two armchairs in patinated mahogany and natural leather. Ole Wanscher / A.J Iversen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather Made of solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood armchair or lounge chair with the original black leather upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 33 in W 28 in D 29 in
Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two rare armchairs in rosewood and black leather. Model J2833. Designed in 1958. Ole Wanscher / A
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair in Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ole Wanscher design "Colonial" chair for Paul Jeppsen, Denmark. Made with a solid rosewood frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair in Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair in Rosewood
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 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 Ole Wanscher, Cado
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
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
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

PJ 149 - 'Colonial chair' in black leather and walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149 - 'Colonial chair' in black leather and walnut. Ole Wanscher / P. J Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in PARIS, FR
Delicacy, elegance and quality of execution are what best describes the design of Ole Wanscher
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
H 32.68 in W 25.2 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
Set of Four Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s, this set of Rungstedlund dining chairs features a mahogany
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchair by Ole Wanscher / A. J Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher / A J Iversen. Rare armchair in rosewood and black leather. Model J2833. Designed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Armchair by Ole Wanscher / A. J Iversen
Armchair by Ole Wanscher / A. J Iversen
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Colonial Chairs and Ottoman by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany and leather Colonial Lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Ole Wanscher for Paul
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

PJ 149 Colonial chair with footstool by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colonial chair with matching footstool in walnut and black leather. By Ole Wanscher / P.J Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

PJ 149 Colonial chair with footstool by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' in walnut and black leather with matching stool. By Ole Wanscher / P. J
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Seattle, WA
seating under black leather cushion seating. Perhaps the most famous design by Ole Wanscher, the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Colonial chair is one of Danish designer, Ole Wanscher’s key designs, drawing influence from
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Armchairs Model PJ412 Produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 8 armchairs model PJ412 designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Jeppesens
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Attributed to: Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1940s, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Balen, BE
An easy chair and ottoman attributed to Ole Wanscher, the frames are made from mahogany, the chair
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Mahogany

1960s MidCentury Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Chair For France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Beautiful Model 166 ‘Senator’ chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. Produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of massive
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Black Aniline Leather
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in black aniline leather. Made of solid oiled
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Ole Wanscher "Model 1675" Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of classically elegant “1675” dining chairs was designed in 1942 by Ole Wanscher and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Armchair by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modern Chippendale-influenced armchair crafted in mahogany with original black leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Armchair by Ole Wanscher
Armchair by Ole Wanscher
H 32 in W 32 in D 27 in
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949. Ole Wanscher's Colonial chair is the arguably the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Ole Wanscher Armchair of Black Leather and Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
Armchair with rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat and back upholstered with black leather. Made by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ole Wanscher two Easy Chairs Produced by A.J. Iversen 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Köln, NRW
2 Easy chairs by the famous, danish architect and designer Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 50s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

Ole Wanscher four Easy Chairs Produced by A.J. Iversen 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Köln, NRW
4 Easy chairs by the famous, Danish architect and designer Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 50s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Canapes

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

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

Ole Wanscher 1954 Rosewood Armchair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen and highly collectible armchair by Ole Wanscher from 1954. Produced by master
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Sangria Leather, Denmark, C. 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite set of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs by renowned Danish designer Ole Wanscher for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Easy Chair Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Classic lounge chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather, stained beech
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949 A Fine example of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Armchair by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
original horsehair upholstery with leather welting.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Armchair by Ole Wanscher
Armchair by Ole Wanscher
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Ole Wanscher Model Fd-159 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak + Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Wanscher Manufacturer: France + Daverkosen Era: 1950s Materials
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher - Princess Armchair, 1958 The Model J2883 designed by master-designer Ole Wanscher in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This partial heavy patinated armchair was designed and created 1942 by Ole Wanscher and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
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

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

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchairs, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in oak, OW149
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair and ottoman original upholstered with premium aniline leather. Made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of ole wanscher leather for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every item from our selection of ole wanscher leather was constructed with great care. Find 196 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of ole wanscher leather now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of ole wanscher leather — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of ole wanscher leather, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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Finding the Right seating for You

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.