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Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa by Cado, Teak Frame & Aniline Leather
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa by Cado, Teak Frame & Aniline Leather

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa by Cado, Teak Frame & Aniline Leather

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 Senator Sofa, Teak Frame, Tan Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa, Teak Frame, Tan Leather, Denmark, 1960s

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa, Teak Frame, Tan Leather, Denmark, 1960s

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 Teak 'Senator' Sofa
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa

Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa

$1,300

H 43 in W 48.75 in D 29 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 #166 Sofa in Senator Oak, Scandinavian Modern Design
Ole Wanscher #166 Sofa in Senator Oak, Scandinavian Modern Design

Ole Wanscher #166 Sofa in Senator Oak, Scandinavian Modern Design

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian modern sofa designed by Ole Wanscher in 1951 and manufactured by Cado (France &

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Original Ole Wanscher Midcentury Sofa Senator Couch France&Søn
Original Ole Wanscher Midcentury Sofa Senator Couch France&Søn

Original Ole Wanscher Midcentury Sofa Senator Couch France&Søn

By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen

Located in Berlin, DE

. Das Sofa, das den Modellnamen "Senator" trägt, wurde von Ole Wanscher entworfen und besticht durch

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Sofa Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
Ole Wanscher Sofa Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark

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

Midcentury Sofa Couch France & Søn Ole Wanscher Senator teak
Midcentury Sofa Couch France & Søn Ole Wanscher Senator teak

Midcentury Sofa Couch France & Søn Ole Wanscher Senator teak

By France & Daverkosen, France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Berlin, DE

1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Ole Wanscher, ist bekannt unter dem Modellnamen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

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

Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in München, Bavaria

-Century modern two-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher, produced by France & Son (Cado) as part of the iconic

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s

Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish vintage sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik and made in Denmark in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn / France & Daverkosen, Den
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn / France & Daverkosen, Den

Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn / France & Daverkosen, Den

By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

This three-seater sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by France & Søn in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Four Seat Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son
Danish Modern Four Seat Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son

Danish Modern Four Seat Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Uncommon four-seat sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son as part of his 'Senator' line (ca

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Original Ole Wanscher Midcentury Sessel Senator Couch France&Søn
Original Ole Wanscher Midcentury Sessel Senator Couch France&Søn

Original Ole Wanscher Midcentury Sessel Senator Couch France&Søn

By France & Daverkosen, France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Berlin, DE

Sessel, der den Modellnamen "Senator" trägt, wurde von Ole Wanscher entworfen und besticht durch seine

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa in Solid Teak from 1962, Newly Upholstered
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa in Solid Teak from 1962, Newly Upholstered

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

Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher
Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher

Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 25.99 in

Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Handewitt, DE

Midcentury teak wooden three-seat sofa by Ole Wanscher. Senator Series. Manufactured by CADO

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa Designed by Ole Wanscher
Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa Designed by Ole Wanscher

Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa Designed by Ole Wanscher

Unavailable

H 30 in W 71.5 in D 27.25 in

Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa Designed by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern three place sofa designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher. France & Son, maker. Solid teak

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Senator Three-Seat in Teak by Ole Wanscher
Senator Three-Seat in Teak by Ole Wanscher

Senator Three-Seat in Teak by Ole Wanscher

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 25.99 in

Senator Three-Seat in Teak by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Handewitt, DE

Mid-Century teak three-seat sofa by Ole Wanscher. Senator Series. Manufactured be France & Son

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Zurich, CH

This gorgeous and sturdily constructed teak frame sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Senator Two-Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
Danish Senator Two-Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

Danish Senator Two-Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Felt, Teak

Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s

Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 71.26 in D 25.6 in

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

Danish Modern Teak Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Ecru Velvet
Danish Modern Teak Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Ecru Velvet

Danish Modern Teak Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Ecru Velvet

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This totally gorgeous and sturdily constructed teak frame sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher, 1951, Navy
Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher, 1951, Navy

Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher, 1951, Navy

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 49.22 in

Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher, 1951, Navy

Located in Zurich, Zurich

Restored: Senator couch (Loveseat) sofa, design: Ole Wanscher (1951) for CADO / France & Søn

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ole Wanscher Senator sofa by France & Son in Denmark
Ole Wanscher Senator sofa by France & Son in Denmark

Ole Wanscher Senator sofa by France & Son in Denmark

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa model 166 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa, Senator
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa, Senator

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa, Senator

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H 30.32 in W 70.87 in L 30.32 in

Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa, Senator

By Cado, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa upholstered with light patinated brown leather. Made of solid teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Senator 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s Denmark
Ole Wanscher Senator 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s Denmark

Ole Wanscher Senator 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s Denmark

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H 31.89 in W 71.26 in D 28.35 in

Ole Wanscher Senator 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s Denmark

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Balen, BE

Beautiful 3-Seater sofa in teak, model Senator 166 designed by Ole Wanscher produced by P. Jeppesen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Teak

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Sofa For France & Son
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Sofa For France & Son

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Sofa For France & Son

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H 27.56 in W 71.26 in D 27.96 in

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Sofa For France & Son

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A very hard to find Brazilian rosewood edition Model 166/3 sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Danish Teak Vintage Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher
1960s Danish Teak Vintage Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher

1960s Danish Teak Vintage Senator Sofa by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in London, GB

A stunning Danish sofa in solid teak, this model is called the ‘Senator’, it was designed by Ole

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Oak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166
Ole Wanscher Oak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166

Ole Wanscher Oak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Praha, CZ

This three-seat sofa forms part of Ole Wanscher Senator series. The sofa is made of solid oak and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166
Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166

Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Praha, CZ

This three-seat sofa forms part of Ole Wansher Senator series. The sofa is made of solid teak and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Three-Seater Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn
Three-Seater Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn

Three-Seater Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century 'Senator' sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Made from a clear teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Sofa, Model Senator, Mahogany, and Green Leather
Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Sofa, Model Senator, Mahogany, and Green Leather

Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Sofa, Model Senator, Mahogany, and Green Leather

By Cado, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher two-seat sofa upholstered with original green leather. Made of solid mahogany

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in München, Bavaria

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

Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark 1960s
Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark 1960s

Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Ranst, VAN

Danish vintage sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son and made in Denmark in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ole Wanscher Three-Seater Sofa, Model Senator, Teak, and Cognac Aniline Leather
Ole Wanscher Three-Seater Sofa, Model Senator, Teak, and Cognac Aniline Leather

Ole Wanscher Three-Seater Sofa, Model Senator, Teak, and Cognac Aniline Leather

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher three-seater sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Made of solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair, Model Senator, Teak & Leather
Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair, Model Senator, Teak & Leather

Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair, Model Senator, Teak & Leather

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher two-seat sofa and lounge chair new upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Made of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960, Denmark
Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960, Denmark

Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960, Denmark

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in The Hague, NL

Three seater sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in Denmark, 1960's. Model ’Senator 166

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 2-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960 Denmark
Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 2-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960 Denmark

Ole Wanscher Senator 166 Teak 2-Seater Sofa for France & Søn, 1960 Denmark

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in The Hague, NL

Two seater sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in Denmark, 1960's. Model ’Senator 166

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Teak Senator 3-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
Danish Teak Senator 3-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

Danish Teak Senator 3-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Teak, seats and cushions in new Gabriel “Step Mixture

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish 3-seater sofa, Teak+new fabric, Senator model Ole Wanscher, France & Son.
Danish 3-seater sofa, Teak+new fabric, Senator model Ole Wanscher, France & Son.

Danish 3-seater sofa, Teak+new fabric, Senator model Ole Wanscher, France & Son.

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Teak, the seats and cushions have been redone in high

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Senator Series by Ole Wanscher for France and Son
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Senator Series by Ole Wanscher for France and Son

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Senator Series by Ole Wanscher for France and Son

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Munster, NRW

This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son. This piece comes

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish Sofa, 3 Seats, Senator Model in Mahogany and New Fabric by Ole Wanscher
Danish Sofa, 3 Seats, Senator Model in Mahogany and New Fabric by Ole Wanscher

Danish Sofa, 3 Seats, Senator Model in Mahogany and New Fabric by Ole Wanscher

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

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

Danish 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and New Fabric, Model Senator Ole Wanscher, F&Son
Danish 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and New Fabric, Model Senator Ole Wanscher, F&Son

Danish 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and New Fabric, Model Senator Ole Wanscher, F&Son

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Teak, the seats and cushions have been redone in cream

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ole Wanscher "Senator" Living Room Set For France & Søn, 1960, Denmark
Ole Wanscher "Senator" Living Room Set For France & Søn, 1960, Denmark

Ole Wanscher "Senator" Living Room Set For France & Søn, 1960, Denmark

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in The Hague, NL

Living room set designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in Denmark, 1960's. The set consists of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set Teak 3-Seater Senator Bench & Chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S
Set Teak 3-Seater Senator Bench & Chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S

Set Teak 3-Seater Senator Bench & Chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S

By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher

Located in Oirlo, LI

Set teak 3-seater senator bench & chair by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture A/S,1960s, This is a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Oak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166
Ole Wanscher Oak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166

Ole Wanscher Oak "Senator" Sofa by Cado Denmark, Model 166

By Cado

Located in Praha, CZ

This two-seat sofa forms part of Ole Wanscher Senator series. The sofa is made of solid oak and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian 3-Seater Senator Sofa and Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado
Vintage Scandinavian 3-Seater Senator Sofa and Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado

Vintage Scandinavian 3-Seater Senator Sofa and Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This elegant Senator lounge set, consists of a three-seater sofa and armchair, was designed by Ole

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa #166, France & Son, 1951
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa #166, France & Son, 1951

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa #166, France & Son, 1951

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H 31.11 in W 71.26 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa #166, France & Son, 1951

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice early production of the Senator series designed by Ole Wanscher, produced by France & Son

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa Set Cado, Denmark, 1951
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa Set Cado, Denmark, 1951

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa Set Cado, Denmark, 1951

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H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa Set Cado, Denmark, 1951

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice Danish sofa set designed by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Denmark, 1951. This set is made of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ole Wanscher Sofa Model Senator by France & Son in Denmark
Ole Wanscher Sofa Model Senator by France & Son in Denmark

Ole Wanscher Sofa Model Senator 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 Teak Senator Sofa for France & Son
Ole Wanscher Teak Senator Sofa for France & Son

Ole Wanscher Teak Senator Sofa for France & Son

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H 26.75 in W 71.5 in D 25.5 in

Ole Wanscher Teak Senator Sofa for France & Son

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This teak three-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son as part of his 'Senator

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Wool

Three-Seat Sofa, Model Senator 166 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
Three-Seat Sofa, Model Senator 166 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s

Three-Seat Sofa, Model Senator 166 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Lejre, DK

Three-seat sofa, model Senator 166, designed by Ole Wanscher in 1951 for France & Son. The sofa is

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cado
1960s Danish Modern Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cado

1960s Danish Modern Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cado

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen

Beautiful Danish modern sofa, 1960s by Ole Wanscher, Senator Sofa, very good condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Ole Wanscher "Senator" Oak Sofa by Cado, 1950s
Midcentury Ole Wanscher "Senator" Oak Sofa by Cado, 1950s

Midcentury Ole Wanscher "Senator" Oak Sofa by Cado, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Malmo, SE

A oak sofa designed by Danish designer Ole Wanscher and produced by Cado in the 1950s. The frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960's Oak 3-Seater "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher
1960's Oak 3-Seater "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher

1960's Oak 3-Seater "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in New York, NY

Oak 3-Seater "Senator" Sofa designed by Ole Wanscher in 1951. This version is manufactured by Cado

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Rare Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Rosewood by Ole Wanscher
Rare Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Rosewood by Ole Wanscher

Rare Senator Three-Seat Sofa in Rosewood by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Handewitt, DE

Rare Mid-Century rosewood three-seat sofa by Ole Wanscher. Senator series. Manufactured be France

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Teak Sofa Typ 166 Senator Ole Wanscher France & Son 60s
Teak Sofa Typ 166 Senator Ole Wanscher France & Son 60s

Teak Sofa Typ 166 Senator Ole Wanscher France & Son 60s

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Berlin, DE

A classic sofa designed by Ole Wanscher. This Senator is one of his most popular. The frame is

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Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Sofa for France & Son
Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Sofa for France & Son

Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Sofa for France & Son

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H 26.5 in W 71.5 in D 25.5 in

Ole Wanscher Teak "Senator" Sofa for France & Son

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Teak three-seat sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France and son. The sofa has a grey tweed

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Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher Typ 166 "Senator" in Kvadrat Hallingdal Fabric, Cado
Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher Typ 166 "Senator" in Kvadrat Hallingdal Fabric, Cado

Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher Typ 166 "Senator" in Kvadrat Hallingdal Fabric, Cado

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Berlin, DE

A classic sofa designed by Ole Wanscher. This Senator is one of his most popular. The frame is of

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Senator Sofa, Model 166 by Ole Wanscher for Cado of Denmark
Senator Sofa, Model 166 by Ole Wanscher for Cado of Denmark

Senator Sofa, Model 166 by Ole Wanscher for Cado of Denmark

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in Dorchester, MA

Designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Cado of Denmark, this three-seat sofa forms part of his

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Danish Modern 1960s Teak Sofa Ole Wanscher 'Senator Series' Cado, Denmark
Danish Modern 1960s Teak Sofa Ole Wanscher 'Senator Series' Cado, Denmark

Danish Modern 1960s Teak Sofa Ole Wanscher 'Senator Series' Cado, Denmark

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

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Fantastic teak sofa by Ole Wanscher for CADO, Denmark. Very good condition, reupholstered and

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Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher Senator for France & Son, 1960s
Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher Senator for France & Son, 1960s

Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher Senator for France & Son, 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful sofa by Ole Wanscher. This sofa is constructed out of solid teakwood. The sculpted

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Senator Series by Ole Wanscher for Cado
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Senator Series by Ole Wanscher for Cado

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa, Senator Series by Ole Wanscher for Cado

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for Cado. This piece comes in a

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Mid-Century Modern Oak Sofa, Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens
Mid-Century Modern Oak Sofa, Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens

Mid-Century Modern Oak Sofa, Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. This

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Mid Century Two-Seat Teak Sofa, Senator Series, Ole Wanscher for France and Son
Mid Century Two-Seat Teak Sofa, Senator Series, Ole Wanscher for France and Son

Mid Century Two-Seat Teak Sofa, Senator Series, Ole Wanscher for France and Son

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son. This piece comes

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Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Zurich, CH

This gorgeous and sturdily constructed teak frame sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France

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Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

Danish Modern Teak "Senator" Seat by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Zurich, CH

This gorgeous and sturdily constructed teak frame sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for France

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By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Ole Wanscher Senator high back leather sofa, designed in 1951 and made by Poul Jeppesen, Denmark

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Danish Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
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Danish Teak "Senator" Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France & Son

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Midcentury Oak Sofa Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens
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Midcentury Oak Sofa Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens

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Beautiful 1960s Ole Wanscher Teak Three-Seat Sofa Senator Series Danish CADO
Beautiful 1960s Ole Wanscher Teak Three-Seat Sofa Senator Series Danish CADO

Beautiful 1960s Ole Wanscher Teak Three-Seat Sofa Senator Series Danish CADO

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful Ole Wanscher, 1960s teak sofa, fantastic condition, reupholstered and newly covered with

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Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ole wanscher senator sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each ole wanscher senator sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ole wanscher senator sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ole wanscher senator sofa bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa?

A ole wanscher senator sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,151, while the lowest priced sells for $1,300 and the highest can go for as much as $8,211.

Ole Wanscher for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.