Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair in Teak
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher, chair, model 'PJ 112' teak Denmark, 1950s. This chair is designed by Ole Wanscher
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Ole Wanscher, Teak, Leatherette, T-Back Occasional Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stamford, CT
Ole Wanscher, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Leatherette, "T" Back Occasional Chairs, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Ole Wanscher Komfort Open Arm Teak Lounge Chairs
$3,800 / set
Ole Wanscher Komfort Open Arm Teak Lounge Chairs
By Ole Wanscher, Komfort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Wanscher pair of Open Arm Teak Lounge Chairs by Komfort. Nice overall condition! Heavy weave
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair by Cado, Teak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather Made of solid teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Vintage Senator Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Danish Teak, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
chair is a strong example of Wanscher’s refined Danish modern language: an elegant solid teak frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Teak
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood. Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
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
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Senator Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Danish Teak, 1960s, Set of 2
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautifully proportioned pair of vintage Senator armchairs by Ole Wanscher for Cado, made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Teak
1960s dining chairs, Ole Wanscher
$4,491 / set
1960s dining chairs, Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful dining chairs from the 1960s by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen. Solid frame in teak. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Teak High Armchair or Easy Chair & Stool, Senator Series, by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
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
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son "Senator" Chairs in Teak
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern easy chairs (model 116) designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Composed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Teak High back Armchair, Lounge or Easy Chair, Senator Series, by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in München, Bavaria
lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son Set of 2
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood. Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak, Fabric
Model 166 Senator Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Ole Wanscher Manufacturer: France + Søn Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Easy chair by Ole Wanscher for CADO Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage easy chair designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by CADO Møbelfabrik, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Danish Teakwood Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher, Vintage 1950-1970
$4,960Sale Price|39% Off
Danish Teakwood Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher, Vintage 1950-1970
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by France & Søn, in good condition. The back rest of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model is made out of solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model is made out of solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model is made out of solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france & Son, Denmark, 1951
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. Solid teak wood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood & Leather 'Colonial' Chairs, Circa 1960's
$11,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Ole Wanscher Danish Rosewood & Leather 'Colonial' Chairs, Circa 1960's
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
The 'OW149' Colonial Chair was designed by Ole Wanscher in 1959 and produced for Carl Hansen and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By Ole Wanscher, John Stuart Inc., France & Søn
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
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Midcentury Slipper or Cocktail Lounge Chair Floral Fabric , 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very charming Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from ca. 1950. Very comfortable and light weight
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Pair of Midcentury Slipper or Cocktail Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very cool matching pair of Danish slipper or cocktail chairs from the 1950s. Very comfortable and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
"Chippendale" style lounge/Arm chair attributed to Ole Wanscher, Danmark 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Danish designer Ole Wanscher. Likely produced by Jacob Kjaer. Frame made
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Upholstery Lounge Rocking Chair MINT!
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak leather Upholstery Lounge rocking chair MINT!.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ole Wanscher Senator Teak Chairs, Set of Two
Unavailable|$3,236 / set
Ole Wanscher Senator Teak Chairs, Set of Two
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Set of two Danish modern easy chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for Danish manufacturer France & Son
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Senator Lounge Chairs in Teak by Ole Wanscher
Unavailable|$2,942 / set
Pair of Senator Lounge Chairs in Teak by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century teak pair lounge chairs by Ole Wanscher. Senator Series. Manufactured be France & Son
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Danish Modern Teak Rocker Designed by Ole Wanscher
Unavailable|$2,295
Danish Modern Teak Rocker Designed by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern rocker designed by Ole Wanscher. Imported by John Stuart. Rich teak frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Unavailable|$4,443
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Unavailable|$4,443
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Rocking Chairs by Ole Wanscher 1950s
Unavailable|$15,490 / set
Danish Teak Rocking Chairs by Ole Wanscher 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare pair of MidCentury rocking chairs designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage Teak Senator Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado
Unavailable|$2,041
Vintage Teak Senator Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair was designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s and was manufactured by Cado. It features a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Teak
Danish Teak Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
Unavailable|$7,084
Danish Teak Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher 1950s with New Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare mid-century rocking chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Wool, Teak
Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, Produced by France & Søn
Unavailable|$1,909
Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, Produced by France & Søn
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Munster, NRW
Easy chair by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High quality and graceful teakwood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Midcentury Teak Lounge Chair, Senator Series, Ole Wanscher for France and Son
Unavailable|$1,669 / item
Midcentury Teak Lounge Chair, Senator Series, Ole Wanscher for France and Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This shapely and comfortable easy chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son. This piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Teak Lounge Chair, Senator Series, Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This shapely and comfortable easy chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen. This piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Ole Wanscher Easy Chair Model PJ 112 in Teak
Unavailable|$2,401
Mid Century Ole Wanscher Easy Chair Model PJ 112 in Teak
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-Century armchair, designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik, model PJ112, is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Senator Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ole Wanscher for Cado
Unavailable|$2,221
Senator Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ole Wanscher for Cado
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Ole Wanscher lounge chair in teak with ottoman, model senator by Cado Furniture. The teak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century FD109 Teak Easy Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1960s
Unavailable|$1,789 / item
Mid-Century FD109 Teak Easy Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Basel, CH
This Mid-Century easy chair, model FD109, was designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by France
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Senator Highback Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ole Wanscher for Cado
Unavailable|$2,101
Senator Highback Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ole Wanscher for Cado
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Ole Wanscher lounge chair in teak with ottoman, model senator by Cado Furniture. The teak frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak "Senator" Chair Designed by Ole Wanscher
Unavailable|$1,395
Danish Modern Solid Teak "Senator" Chair Designed by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern "Senator" chair designed by Ole Wanscher. France & Son, maker. Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Senator Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1951, Teak, Anthracite
Unavailable|$7,139
Senator Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1951, Teak, Anthracite
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Rare Senator rocking chair First Edition by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Ole Wancher Senator Teak Loungechair for Cado 1951, Mid-Century Modern
Unavailable|$1,320 / item
Ole Wancher Senator Teak Loungechair for Cado 1951, Mid-Century Modern
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Odense, DK
This lounge chair was designed by Ole Wancher in 1951 for Cado (France & Søn) in Denmark. The frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Easychair by Ole Wanshcer for John Stuart
Unavailable|$2,600
Easychair by Ole Wanshcer for John Stuart
By Ole Wanscher, John Stuart
Located in Morristown, NJ
Newly reupholstered easy chair by Ole Wanshcer for John Stuart
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak & Wool Easy Chairs Set in Grey-Beige, 1960s
Unavailable|$2,278 / set
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Pair of Higher Easy Chairs in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn 1960s
Unavailable|$5,764 / set
Danish Pair of Higher Easy Chairs in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Beveren, BE
Midcentury pair of easy chairs designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by France & Søn in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Ole Wanscher Senator Chair in Teak
Sold|$1,749
Ole Wanscher Senator Chair in Teak
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Classic Danish modern lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son. Sculpted teak frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Ole Wanscher Teak Rocker
Sold|$2,000
Ole Wanscher Teak Rocker
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Wanscher Teak Rocker. All wood has been refinished, upholstery is about 20 years old. Fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher 'FD-160' Teak Rocking Chair
Sold|$2,276
Ole Wanscher 'FD-160' Teak Rocking Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher FD-160 rocking chair, 1963. Teak rocking chair from Ole Wanscher for Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Ole Wanscher Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original, signed Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens danish modern lounge chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Ole Wanscher Teak Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ole wanscher teak chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every ole wanscher teak chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a ole wanscher teak chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A ole wanscher teak chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ole wanscher teak chair over the years, but those crafted by Ole Wanscher, France & Søn and Cado are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Ole Wanscher Teak Chair?
Prices for a ole wanscher teak chair start at $800 and top out at $10,848 with the average selling for $2,765.
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.
Find vintage Ole Wanscher tables, seating and case pieces on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.