Ole Wanscher Furniture
Danish, 1903-1985
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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Creator: Ole Wanscher
Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Elegant Side Table in Mahogany by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side table in mahogany, designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Great original condition.
Measures: H.58 W.63/123 D.48 cm.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Armchair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair in rosewood and black leather. Ole Wanscher / A.J Iversen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$10,981
Sideboard in Rosewood and brass by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Rosewood and brass by Ole Wanscher
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in Denmark
D...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
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Brass
1960s, Danish design by Ole Wanscher, armchair, cowhide, reupholstered.
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesnes Møbelfabrik. Reupholstered armchair in quality furniture cowhide. Renewed lacquered mahogany wood. Manufactured by Danish furnit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
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Cowhide, Mahogany
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Rosewood and Upholstered in Patinated Niger Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and upholstered in patinated Niger leather
Style: ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
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Rosewood, Leather
1950s Ole Wanscher Set of Two Lounge Chairs in Mahogany - choice of upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Ole Wanscher PJ112 mahogany lounge chairs produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik,
The chairs have been overlooked and refinished by our ca...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
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Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
An easy chair with frame of rosewood. Seat and back upholstered with patinated black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen. The model was presented at the 1962 Cope...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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 masterpiece of Danish design. This chair is characterized by a blend of elegance, simpli...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Four Fully Restored Ole Wanscher Mahogny Lounge Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Four fully restored Ole Wanscher mahogny lounge chairs custom Upholstery
The four Ole Wanscher lounge chairs with their modest, Classic shapes testify the simple and refined...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
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Mahogany
Dining Table by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dining table in mahogany with two folding leaves. Additional length: 2 x 50 cm. Ole Wanscher / A.J Iversen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Lounge Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher, Made in Denmark, 1950s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Colonial 2-seater sofa, model OW149-2, is a magnificent piece of furniture created by the renowned Danish furniture designer Ole Wanscher in collaboration with the manufacturer P. Je...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s, Danish design by Ole Wanscher, set of 4 dinning chairs, reupholstered.
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesnes Møbelfabrik. Set of 4 reupholstered dining chairs. Quality furniture black artificial leather. Lacquered mahogany wood. Manufact...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This three-seater 'Senator 166' sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in the 1960s, is a paragon of Scandinavian mid-century design. The piece showcases the clean lines, qu...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
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.
The sidetable consist of a adjustable tabletop that can be turned to the side changing the table form a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher #166 Sofa for Cado in Senator Oak
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern sofa designed by Ole Wanscher in 1951 and manufactured by Cado (France & Son). Striking and comfortable seating addition to home or business setting. Please confi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant armchair from the 1950s by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen. Rare model FD-109 features a solid beech frame stained in teak with a sloping open back and angled legs for a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Ole Wanscher 'T' Chair for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher 'T' chair in mahogany. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Denmark.
Underside with manufacturer's paper label Snedkermester A.J. Iversen Kóbenhavn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this pair of chairs stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic forms, for which he became a key-player of the Danish mid-century movement.
...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Paris, FR
Ole Wanscher, armchairs, "Colonial Chair PJ 149", Mahogany Poul Jeppesen, Denmark.
Rare model in white lacquered Mahogany
Good condition
A pair is available, the price for 1 item.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, London
Armchair or desk chair by Ole Wanscher
A beautifully crafted Danish armchair by Ole Wanscher, made by master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in the 1940s. This elegant piece showcases exc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Settee by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant modern Chippendale-influenced settee finely crafted in mahogany with original horsehair upholstery and leather welting.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial Armchair in Walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial armchair OW 149 in walnut by Ole Wanscher. Oiled walnut frame. Removable seat in cane. Cushions available in fabric, Loke leather or Sif leat...
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1940s European Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ole Wanscher in Rosewood
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern conference chair by Ole Wanscher in rosewood and full grain leather. Made by cabinet maker A. J. Iversen in the 1950s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish teak coffee table model 019 by Ole Wansher for Poul Jeppesen 1960.
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Adorable Scandinavian coffee table. Very refined, airy base. Elegant design, beautifully crafted piece of furniture listed in the Design Museum Denmark. Easily unscrews for low-cost ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Safari Chairs by Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture
By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of oak framed Scandinavian Modern safari chairs with canvas seats and backs. Made in Denmark by PJ Furniture, circa 1960s.
Measure: 23.5" arm height.
Danish architect and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Sofa “Colonial” Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Colonial’ designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen,
Denmark, 1960s.
Brazilian rosewood and black leather.
Measurements:
H: 60 cm/ 1' 11 5/8"
W: 123.5 cm/ 4' 5/8"
D: 66 cm/ 2...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Set of Six Chairs for a. J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher set of six chairs in mahogany with seats of black leather. Executed by A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$6,919 / set
Ole Wanscher Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Sofa, Model 602 By Carl Hansen & Son
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$7,500
Armchair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant modern Chippendale-influenced armchair finely crafted in mahogany with original horsehair upholstery with leather welting.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$8,500 / item
2021 Carl Hansen OW449 Colonial Coffee / End Table by Ole Wanscher in Oiled Oak
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a OW449 Colonial coffee / end table made with an oiled solid oak frame and oak top. The table, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Oak
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. Heddinge, mahogany, blue upholstery, Denmark, 1960s.
This classic set of six dining chair...
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1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mahogany Lounge Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen. This chair features an architectural exposed Cuban mahogany frame with shaped an...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Ole Wanscher Coffee Table in Rosewood for A. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher coffee table in rosewood. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
2021 OW449 Square Colonial Coffee Table by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a OW449 Colonial Coffee Table made with a white oiled solid oak frame and oak top. The table, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Oak
Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood armchair or lounge chair with the original black leather upholstery.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Humpback Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant humpback armchair with black leather upholstery and welting on an exposed rosewood frame.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$14,000 / item
Set of Twelve Classic Side Chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 12 mahogany chairs with curvy, horizontal bar in back. Seat upholstered with patterned fabric. Designed 1962. These examples made 1962...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Tambour Cabinet
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher rosewood tambour cabinet, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Price Upon Request
Ole Wanscher furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Ole Wanscher furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ole Wanscher furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 330 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 14 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Ole Wanscher were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Arne Vodder, and Niels Otto Møller. Prices for Ole Wanscher furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $759 and can go as high as $48,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,670.
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