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Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund

Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Armchair by Poul Jeppesen, Danish Design 1950s
Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Armchair by Poul Jeppesen, Danish Design 1950s

Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Armchair by Poul Jeppesen, Danish Design 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair from the Rungstedlund series designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

1950s Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Chairs in Mahogany Denmark, Set of 5
1950s Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Chairs in Mahogany Denmark, Set of 5

1950s Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Chairs in Mahogany Denmark, Set of 5

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Praha, CZ

- very good original condition - fabric upholstery with signs of use - suitable for new upholstery - height of sea 45 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Set of Dining Table, Sideboard, Side Table and 12 Chairs
1960s Ole Wanscher Set of Dining Table, Sideboard, Side Table and 12 Chairs

1960s Ole Wanscher Set of Dining Table, Sideboard, Side Table and 12 Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Snedkergaarden

Located in Knebel, DK

Large Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund dining set consisting of expandable dining table with 3 table leafs, 10 dining chairs, 2 armchairs, sideboard and side table / serving table / bar tab...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Mahogany 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs
Ole Wanscher Mahogany 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs

Ole Wanscher Mahogany 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Marbella, ES

Set of six dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34 by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, St.

Category

Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard
1960s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard

1960s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard

By Ole Wanscher, Snedkergaarden

Located in Knebel, DK

Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Sideboard The elegant and spacious sideboard with it's minimalistic yet exquisite luxury expression is part of the Rungstedlu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Fully Restored Rungstedlund Mahogany Multifunctional Side Table
Ole Wanscher Fully Restored Rungstedlund Mahogany Multifunctional Side Table

Ole Wanscher Fully Restored Rungstedlund Mahogany Multifunctional Side Table

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Ole Wanscher restored mulitfunctional Rungstedlund mahogany side table.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of "Rungstedlund" Chairs Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
Pair Of "Rungstedlund" Chairs Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

Pair Of "Rungstedlund" Chairs Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

A pair of "Rungstedlund" armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rungstedlund Dining Table Made In Mahogany Designed By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
Rungstedlund Dining Table Made In Mahogany Designed By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

Rungstedlund Dining Table Made In Mahogany Designed By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

The Rungstedlund dining table, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher
Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher

Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

Set of 6 dining chairs, model Rungstedlund, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher From 1960s
Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher From 1960s

Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher From 1960s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Lejre, DK

A pair of Rungstedlund mahogany dining chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Rungstedlund Armchairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher
Set of Two Rungstedlund Armchairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher

Set of Two Rungstedlund Armchairs Made In Mahogany by Ole Wancher

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in Lejre, DK

A pair of Rungstedlund armchairs, made of mahogany and covered in black leather, is a brilliant example of Ole Wanscher's timeless design, combining aesthetics and functionality in a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 6 Ole Wansher Rungstedlund Dining Chairs By Poul Jeppesen From 1950s
Set Of 6 Ole Wansher Rungstedlund Dining Chairs By Poul Jeppesen From 1950s

Set Of 6 Ole Wansher Rungstedlund Dining Chairs By Poul Jeppesen From 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

Set of dining chairs from the Rungstedlund series, designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1950s and produced by Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

A Masterpiece of Danish Modernism – The Rungstedlund Chair, c. 1960s
A Masterpiece of Danish Modernism – The Rungstedlund Chair, c. 1960s

A Masterpiece of Danish Modernism – The Rungstedlund Chair, c. 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Dronten, NL

This exquisite set of four Model PJ 34 "Rungstedlund" chairs, designed by the legendary Ole Wanscher for P.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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Danish Midcentury Mahogany Armchair, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair
Danish Midcentury Mahogany Armchair, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair

Danish Midcentury Mahogany Armchair, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in Denmark, DK

A Danish midcentury armchair by Ole Wanscher. Model Rungstedlund. Design from 1967.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Midcentury Mahogany Armchair, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair
Danish Midcentury Mahogany Armchair, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair

Danish Midcentury Mahogany Armchair, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in Denmark, DK

A Danish midcentury armchair by Ole Wanscher. Model Rungstedlund. Design from 1967.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Danish Midcentury Armchairs, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair
Pair of Danish Midcentury Armchairs, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair

Pair of Danish Midcentury Armchairs, Ole Wanscher, Rungstedlund, Horse Hair

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in Denmark, DK

A pair of Danish midcentury armchairs by Ole Wanscher. Model Rungstedlund. Design from 1967.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

OW/AJ IVERSEN RUNGSTEDLUND DINING TABLE

OW/AJ IVERSEN RUNGSTEDLUND DINING TABLE

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H 29.5 in W 78 in D 50.4 in

OW/AJ IVERSEN RUNGSTEDLUND DINING TABLE

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Chicago, IL

CABINETMAKER VERSION OF OLE WANSCHER'S RUNGSTEDLUND DINING TABLE BY AJ IVERSEN (WITH 1 LEAF)

Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Rungstedlund Sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
Mahogany Rungstedlund Sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

Mahogany Rungstedlund Sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Dorchester, MA

Ole Wanscher designed this modern, clean-lined sideboard as part of his Rungstedlund series for Poul Jeppesen in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Rungstedlund Mahogany Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Set of Eight Rungstedlund Mahogany Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher

Set of Eight Rungstedlund Mahogany Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Ottawa, ON

Ole Wanscher set of eight mahogany dining chairs "Rungstedlund".

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Table, 1960s
Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Table, 1960s

Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Table, 1960s

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H 57.09 in W 28.75 in D 41.34 in

Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Table, 1960s

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Malmo, SE

A oval dining table in high quality mahogany by Danish designer Ole Wanscher. This dining table is a part of a line of furniture by Wanscher called Rungstedlund and was designed in t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Set of Four Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

Set of Four Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Chairs with Leather Seats

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Belmont, MA

Designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s, this set of Rungstedlund dining chairs features a mahogany frame, a curved top rail for comfort, and a slightly reclined back.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

OLE WANSCHER (Denmark, 1903-1985) 8 chairs, model Rungstedlund, c. 1970.
OLE WANSCHER (Denmark, 1903-1985) 8 chairs, model Rungstedlund, c. 1970.

OLE WANSCHER (Denmark, 1903-1985) 8 chairs, model Rungstedlund, c. 1970.

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in MADRID, ES

It was the furniture from this house that inspired Ole Wanscher to create the Rungstedlund line in 1967, consisting of a complete dining room: table, chairs and armchairs, low sidebo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik
Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik

Set of Two Rungstedlund Chairs by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Møbelfabrik

By Anni Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Bucharest, RO

The chairs were designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Armchairs
Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Armchairs

Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Armchairs

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H 31 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in

Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Armchairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1950s pair of organically shaped mahogany dining arm chairs model 'Rungstedlund' by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher “Rungstedlund”, Mahogany Cabinet
Ole Wanscher “Rungstedlund”, Mahogany Cabinet

Ole Wanscher “Rungstedlund”, Mahogany Cabinet

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufactured by P. Jeppesen. Artist: Ole Wanscher Two keys included Dimensions: 47 W x 55 H x 16 D.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Dining Table and Eight Chairs
Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Dining Table and Eight Chairs

Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Dining Table and Eight Chairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Vienna, AT

Ole Wanscher 1903-1985. 'Rungstedlund'. Dining table and eight mahogany chairs, two with armrests, upholstered in horsehair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund chairs in Mahogany Denmark 1950
Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund chairs in Mahogany Denmark 1950

Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund chairs in Mahogany Denmark 1950

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic set of 6 dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark 1950. Tese chairs are from the Rungstedlund series and are made of solid mahogany wood and these...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher "Rungstedlund" Armchair of Mahogany by PJ Møbler, 1970s, Denmark
Ole Wanscher "Rungstedlund" Armchair of Mahogany by PJ Møbler, 1970s, Denmark

Ole Wanscher "Rungstedlund" Armchair of Mahogany by PJ Møbler, 1970s, Denmark

By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Armchair from the "Rungstedlund" series designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985).

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Highboard by Ole Wanscher for Rungstedlund
Mid Century Modern Highboard by Ole Wanscher for Rungstedlund

Mid Century Modern Highboard by Ole Wanscher for Rungstedlund

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mid Century Modern Highboard by Ole Wanscher for Rungstedlund featuring Mahogany Wood.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rungstedlund Armchairs
Ole Wanscher Pair of Rungstedlund Armchairs

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rungstedlund Armchairs

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H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in

Ole Wanscher Pair of Rungstedlund Armchairs

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher pair of Rungstedlun armchairs in mahogany.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

"Rungstedlund" Dining Room Set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen
"Rungstedlund" Dining Room Set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen

"Rungstedlund" Dining Room Set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Rungstedlund" Diningroom set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Rungstedlund Mahogany Armchair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, 1960s
Midcentury Rungstedlund Mahogany Armchair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, 1960s

Midcentury Rungstedlund Mahogany Armchair by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, 1960s

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This midcentury model 'Rungstedlund' mahogany armchair was designed by Danish architect Ole Wanscher in the 1940s, and was manufactured by P.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rungstedlund Ole Wanscher for P. J. Furniture, Vintage Danish Dinning Chair
Rungstedlund Ole Wanscher for P. J. Furniture, Vintage Danish Dinning Chair

Rungstedlund Ole Wanscher for P. J. Furniture, Vintage Danish Dinning Chair

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by P. Jeppesen Furniture, made in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

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H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in mahogany.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

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H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

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H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

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H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in mahogany.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

Ole Wanscher Set of Six Rungstedlund Dining Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher set of six Rungstedlun dining chairs in mahogany.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six Ole Wanscher Mahogany Dining Chairs "Rungstedlund"
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Mahogany Dining Chairs "Rungstedlund"

Set of Six Ole Wanscher Mahogany Dining Chairs "Rungstedlund"

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Following six chairs Ole Wansher for P. Jeppesen, model Rungstedlund, mahogany. Design 1967 Year of production, circa 1970. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under number RP...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Rungstedlund Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for PJ Denmark, Set of 4
Rosewood Rungstedlund Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for PJ Denmark, Set of 4

Rosewood Rungstedlund Dining Chairs by Ole Wanscher for PJ Denmark, Set of 4

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Rare find to have these in rosewood, as most were made in mahogany. The rosewood ads a depth in the wood and allows for a significant aesthetic quality upgrade over mahogany. All cha...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Norwalk, CT

An iconic piece of Danish design history, the Rungstedlund sideboard by Ole Wanscher is timeless in its exquisite luxury and minimalist silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

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Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ole wanscher rungstedlund available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every ole wanscher rungstedlund was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ole wanscher rungstedlund, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ole wanscher rungstedlund bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund?

Prices for a ole wanscher rungstedlund start at $960 and top out at $15,100 with the average selling for $3,120.

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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