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PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' armchair designed by Ole Wanscher
PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' armchair designed by Ole Wanscher

PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' armchair designed by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' armchair in rosewood with cushions in patinated, black leather

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage PJ-149 Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen 1949
Vintage PJ-149 Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen 1949

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960
Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960

Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960

$2,619 / item

H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Paris, IDF

Ole Wanscher, armchairs, "Colonial Chair PJ 149", Mahogany Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. Rare model in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of elegant “Colonial Chairs”, model PJ 149, by Ole Wanscher. Rosewood frames with expertly

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Lounge Chair, 1949

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Ole Wanscher's iconic career high-point: the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 The Colonial Chair is one of Wanscher’s best

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane
Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane

Colonial Chairs Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler in Black Leather Mahogany Woven Cane

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Model PJ 149 Colonial Chairs, designed in 1949 by Ole Wanscher and produced by PJ Møbler. This

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s
Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s
Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s

Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s

$13,596Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.5 in W 25.6 in D 26.8 in

Ole Wanscher's Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Seattle, WA

Colonial Chair PJ 149 is inspired by 17th century English furniture. The solid wood frame is slim and curvy

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

$9,228

H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 27.17 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Located in Kastrup, DK

Ole Wanscher (1903–1985) Colonial Chair, model PJ 149 – designed in 1949 by Ole Wanscher and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark

Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

his professional life. Notable P. Jeppesen designs include Wanscher’s PJ-149 Colonial Chair (1949

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

20th Century Teak Wood Armchair Ole Wanscher Pj 112
20th Century Teak Wood Armchair Ole Wanscher Pj 112

20th Century Teak Wood Armchair Ole Wanscher Pj 112

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H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 33.47 in

20th Century Teak Wood Armchair Ole Wanscher Pj 112

By Ole Wanscher, P.J. Møbler

Located in Valby, DK

well known designs including Wanscher’s PJ-149 Colonial chair (1949), Rungstedlund dining chair (circa

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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

(1957). Other standout Wanscher designs include the PJ-149 Colonial Chair (1949), Rungstedlund Dining

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Pj 149 Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Set of Two Pj 149 Chairs by Ole Wanscher

Set of Two Pj 149 Chairs by Ole Wanscher

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H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Set of Two Pj 149 Chairs by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ole Wanscher / P. Jeppesen. Set of 2 PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chairs' in light mahogany with cushions in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in PARIS, FR

Excellent condition for this nice pair of Colonial chairs in mahogany and original black leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Ole Wanscher's finest creations. The colonial chair was inspired by British

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Pair of Colonial chairs PJ 149 by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Colonial chairs PJ 149 by Ole Wanscher

Pair of Colonial chairs PJ 149 by Ole Wanscher

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H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Colonial chairs PJ 149 by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PJ 149 - A pair of 'Colonial Chairs' in solid Rio rosewood with cushions in original black leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher  PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair and Ottoman
Ole Wanscher  PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair and Ottoman

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Rosewood Colonial Chair and Ottoman

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Solid Brazilian rosewood armchair and ottoman with woven cane seats. Produced by Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, circa 1950s and designed in 1949. Loose cushions reupholstered in new black l...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Colonial Chair, Model PJ 149, Designed by Ole Wanscher, 1949
Colonial Chair, Model PJ 149, Designed by Ole Wanscher, 1949

Colonial Chair, Model PJ 149, Designed by Ole Wanscher, 1949

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

Colonial Chair, model PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher in 1949 and manufactured by P. Jeppesen. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

PJ 149 - Pair of 'Colonial' lounge chairs in mahogany by Ole Wanscher
PJ 149 - Pair of 'Colonial' lounge chairs in mahogany by Ole Wanscher

PJ 149 - Pair of 'Colonial' lounge chairs in mahogany by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, P.J. Møbler

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of PJ 149 'Colonial' chairs in mahogany with patinated natural leather. Designed by Ole

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs/Armchairs PJ-149/Colonial by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik
Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs/Armchairs PJ-149/Colonial by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik

Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs/Armchairs PJ-149/Colonial by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 4 easy chairs / armchairs model PJ-149 / Colonial designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Ash

Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs/Armchairs PJ-149/Colonial by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik
Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs/Armchairs PJ-149/Colonial by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik

Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs/Armchairs PJ-149/Colonial by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs or armchairs model PJ-149 / Colonial designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Ash

Pair of PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chairs' in cherry wood by Ole Wanscher
Pair of PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chairs' in cherry wood by Ole Wanscher

Pair of PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chairs' in cherry wood by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chairs' in cherry wood, seat bottom in cane and original cushions in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cherry

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Mahogany and Original Leather, PJ 149
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Mahogany and Original Leather, PJ 149

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Mahogany and Original Leather, PJ 149

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Mahogany and "Niger" Leather, PJ 149
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Mahogany and "Niger" Leather, PJ 149

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in Mahogany and "Niger" Leather, PJ 149

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 2 PJ 149 Easychairs with Stools by Ole Wanscher
Set of 2 PJ 149 Easychairs with Stools by Ole Wanscher

Set of 2 PJ 149 Easychairs with Stools by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of 2 PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chairs' in walnut and black leather with matching stools Ole Wanscher

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair Model PJ149 from 1959
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair Model PJ149 from 1959

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair Model PJ149 from 1959

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H 25.2 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair Model PJ149 from 1959

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Munster, NRW

Original Colonial chair, model PJ149 designed in 1959 by Ole Wanscher. They feature rosewood frame

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Ole Wanscher, Pair of Colonial Chairs, model PJ149, 1st Edition 1949, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher, Pair of Colonial Chairs, model PJ149, 1st Edition 1949, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher, Pair of Colonial Chairs, model PJ149, 1st Edition 1949, Rosewood

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens, Mobelfabrik, Denmark, model no. PJ149, Colonial chairs, designed

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 by PJ Møbler 1990s
Pair of Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 by PJ Møbler 1990s

Pair of Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 by PJ Møbler 1990s

By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

A pair of Colonial chairs model no. PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) in 1949 These

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 of Mahogany by Danish PJ Møbler 1960s
Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 of Mahogany by Danish PJ Møbler 1960s

Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 of Mahogany by Danish PJ Møbler 1960s

By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Colonial chair model no. PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) in 1949 This chair is made of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Two PJ 149 Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Set of Two PJ 149 Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher

Set of Two PJ 149 Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher

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H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Set of Two PJ 149 Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher

By PJ Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Two PJ 149 Colonial chairs in stained mahogany, cane seating and black leather. Matching 2-seat

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Vintage Colonial Chair PJ-149 by Ole Wanscher, design 1949
Vintage Colonial Chair PJ-149 by Ole Wanscher, design 1949

Vintage Colonial Chair PJ-149 by Ole Wanscher, design 1949

By Ole Wanscher

Located in PARIS, FR

Chair” is a major piece of Danish design, embodying Wanscher’s dedication to quality, longevity and the

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Ottoman for Colonial Chair in Mahogany and Original Leather, PJ 149
Ole Wanscher Ottoman for Colonial Chair in Mahogany and Original Leather, PJ 149

Ole Wanscher Ottoman for Colonial Chair in Mahogany and Original Leather, PJ 149

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Colonial Chairs Model PJ 149 Designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
Pair of Colonial Chairs Model PJ 149 Designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

Pair of Colonial Chairs Model PJ 149 Designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of Colonial chairs model PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. 1949

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Set of Colonial Chairs Model PJ 149 by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark
Set of Colonial Chairs Model PJ 149 by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark

Set of Colonial Chairs Model PJ 149 by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Stockholm, SE

'' Seat height 43 cm/ 17'' Literature: Noritsugu Oda, "Danish Chairs", Korinsha Press, Kyoto 1996, page

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Cane, Ash

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair, Lounge Chair, Cherry, Leather, 1950s
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair, Lounge Chair, Cherry, Leather, 1950s

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair, Lounge Chair, Cherry, Leather, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

ash. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

lacquered mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

lacquered mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in L 32.68 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

in mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in L 32.68 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Made in mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher, Colonial Chair, Model Pj149, 1949, Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik
Ole Wanscher, Colonial Chair, Model Pj149, 1949, Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik

Ole Wanscher, Colonial Chair, Model Pj149, 1949, Poul Jeppesen Mobelfabrik

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Ole Wanscher, Colonial Chair, model PJ149, designed 1949, manufactured by Poul Jeppesen mobelfabrik

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 24.81 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher lounge chair original upholstered with red leather. Made in oak. Model PJ149

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

PJ149 colonial chair, made by Poul jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 24.81 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

PJ149 colonial chair, made by Poul jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Model PJ149 colonial chair, made by Poul jeppesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Colonial chair by Ole Wanscher
Colonial chair by Ole Wanscher

Colonial chair by Ole Wanscher

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H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Colonial chair by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chair' in rosewood with cushions in black leather. Designed in 1949. Ole

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs, Rosewood

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with

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Ole Wanscher pair of Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher pair of Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher pair of Colonial Chairs

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Ole Wanscher pair of Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher

Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher

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H 32.68 in W 25.6 in L 32.68 in

Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher

By PJ Furniture

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of 2 PJ 149 - Colonial chairs in oak and cushions in original red leather. Maker PJ Furniture.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949 The colonial chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949

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H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair 1949

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher - PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949. Ole Wanscher's Colonial chair is the arguably the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949
Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1949

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 Rosewood frame with original woven rattan cane seat

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in

Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Colonial Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949. These examples made from Brazilian hardwood with woven

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

Ole Wanscher PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949 A Fine example of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design

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Ole Wanscher Colonial Easy Chairs by P.J. Furniture in Denmark
Ole Wanscher Colonial Easy Chairs by P.J. Furniture in Denmark

Ole Wanscher Colonial Easy Chairs by P.J. Furniture in Denmark

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model PJ-149, colonial designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by P. J. Furniture

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Colonial Easy Chairs by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Ole Wanscher Colonial Easy Chairs by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Ole Wanscher Colonial Easy Chairs by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark

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A pair of easy chairs model PJ-149 / colonial designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by P. Jeppesen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Oak

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Pj149 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pj149 chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every pj149 chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pj149 chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right pj149 chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen and P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik each produced at least one beautiful pj149 chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pj149 Chair?

A pj149 chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,428, while the lowest priced sells for $1,862 and the highest can go for as much as $56,734.

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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