Ole Wanscher Seating
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 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 i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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 Seating
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Leather, Rosewood
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.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,891 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
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Faux Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of six mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture.
The dining chairs are part of the ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Mahogany
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 Seating
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Leather, Rosewood
Armchair by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Denmark, 1960's
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair designed in 1960's by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Denmark. Structure in teak wood with original upholstery in wool fabric.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 Seating
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Wool, Teak
Rare Ole Wanscher Sofa for J. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wilnis, UT
An outstanding, very rare 2-seater sofa designed by Ole Wanscher, manufactured by J. Jeppesen in Denmark around 1950.
This impressive piece is really well made by on of the greate...
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1950s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Leather, Wood
1940s Danish Armchair or Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
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 Seating
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Hardwood
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood.
Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
The fabric is made of wool and it is everything in original condition.
Great condit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Fabric, Wool, Teak
Mid Century Three-seater Sofa Model PJ112 by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens.
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The sofa three-seat model PJ112 were designed by Ole Wanscher and produced in the 1960s by Poul Jeppesen's manufactory in St. Heddinge in Denmark.
The sofa have undergone a comprehen...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Fabric, Mahogany
Midcentury Schaukelstuhl France & Søn Ole Wanscher danish teak
By France & Søn, France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teakholz Schaukelstuhl von France & Son aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl besticht durch seine minimalistische Formgebung, wurde professi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Teak
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 Seating
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
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 Seating
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Mahogany
Lounge Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher, Made in Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
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 Seating
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Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial Armchair in Walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ole Wanscher
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 Seating
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Walnut
Danish 2-seater sofa in mahogany and cane by Ole Wanscher 1960.
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian 2-seater sofa. The "Colonial Chair" model is an iconic piece of furniture by designer Ole Wanscher. The frame is made of mahogany, the seats are caned, and the ba...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Three Seat Sofa Ole Wanscher for PJ
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Vintage Three Seat Sofa by Ole Wanscher and produced by P.Jeppensen.
This unique sofa is made of solid mahogany and re-upholstered in Le Manaque fabric and has a unique feature: the sides in rattan.
A vintage Danish piece of design, in excellent condition, that has been carefully restored to bring the original craftsmanship back to life.
The fabric: The House of Le Manach...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Seating
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Upholstery, Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ole Wanscher in Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
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 Seating
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Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 20 deep x 30.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches
Each...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Rosewood, Upholstery
Danish 3-seater sofa, Teak+new fabric, Senator model Ole Wanscher, France & Son.
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa.
Structure in solid Teak, the seats and cushions have been redone in high-end fabric.
Very great comfort. Sober and elegant design.
Very good manufacturin...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Fabric, Teak
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 Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Mahogany
PJ 149/2 - 2-seater 'Colonial' sofa in cherry by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149/2 - 2-seater 'Colonial' sofa in cherry, seat bottom in cane and original blue wool cushions. Marked from manufacturer. Ole Wanscher / P.J Furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Seating
Materials
Wool, Cherry
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son Set of 2
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood.
Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen
The fabric is made of wool and it has a unique flower pattern which made it so spe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak, Fabric
Colonial 2-Seat Sofa Model OW149-2 Made In Rosewood By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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 Seating
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Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid Century Ole Wanscher Easy Chair Model PJ 112 in Teak
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
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Rosewood, Leather
Settee by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
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 Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$14,000 / item
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$11,700 / set
Vintage Danish Design Colonial Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Danish design Colonial lounge chair and ottoman, by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Designed by Ole Wanscher, one of the leading figures of the 20th century Scandinavian design movement.
The colonial chair is considered by many to be Ole Wanscher’s masterpiece, influenced by the 18th century colonial period furniture. Compared to other colonial style chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Wanscher Seating
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Leather, Hardwood
Armchair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant modern Chippendale-influenced armchair finely crafted in mahogany with original horsehair upholstery with leather welting.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$8,500 / item
Teak High Armchair or Easy Chair & Stool, Senator Series, by Ole Wanscher
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 70 x 105 x 88 x 45 cm (Width x Height x Depth x Seat Height)
Stool 46 x 66 x 43 cm (D x W x H)
This beautiful high back lounge chair and stool were designed by Ole Wansc...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Ole Wanscher seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 259 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 10 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Illum Wikkelsø, Ib Kofod-Larsen, and Niels Otto Møller. Prices for Ole Wanscher seating 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 $4,741.
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