Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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
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 Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Leather Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher leather armchair Designed in 1946 and Produced by Master Cabinetmaker A. J. Iverson.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this chair stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic forms, for which he became a key-player of the Danish mid-century movement.
In this m...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair "Pj112" by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is beautiful set of two Scandinavian Modern easy chair Model PJ112 in mahogany designed by professor Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark in the 1960s. Thes...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher
PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949
A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design: The colonial chair. Produced by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark circa 1950s in exquisite Brazilian rosewood with original woven rattan cane seat and feather cushions covered in new pale linen fabric.
The colonial chair was Wanscher's homage to American...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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Rattan, Rosewood, Linen
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair with new upholstered with blue fabric.
Frame of stained beech.
Made by France & Daverkosen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Beech
Pair of Ole Wanscher for France and Son "Senator" Chairs in Teak
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern easy chairs (model 116) designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son.
Composed of a dense slat-back frame, designed with a partially exposed back to better reveal ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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Teak, Leather
Ole Wanscher Model FD-109 Lounge Chair for France & Søn
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant lounge chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in Denmark, circa 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lounge chair maintains the ma...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Ole Wanscher Easy Chair Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair Ole Wanscher Rosewood Arm Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of Ole Wanscher arm chairs, in original finish, with original cushions. Solid Rosewood construction.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
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Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher lounge chair designed in 1960 and produced by A. J. Iversen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
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 Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Hardwood
Ole Wanscher Rosewood 1st Edition Colonial Chair, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher
PJ-149 colonial chair, 1949
The colonial chair is one of Wanscher’s best loved and most iconic designs, drawing influence from British and French Colonial furniture...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher
PJ-149 Colonial chair, 1949
A Fine example of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design: The Colonial Chair. Produced by Poul Jeppesen in Denmark c1950s in exquisite Brazi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Early Ole Wanscher Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Early Ole Wanscher armchair in stained beech and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, circa late 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher
PJ-149 Colonial chairs, 1949.
These examples made from Brazilian rosewood with woven rattan cane seats. Produced by Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Cognac bro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher 1958 Armchair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher
J2883 armchair, 1958
Produced by master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in sumptuous Brazilian rosewood with aniline black leather seat. First presented at the Copenhage...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Wanscher, Danish Design 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant lounge chair in rosewood and black leather designed by Maa. Ole Wanscher and made by AJ Iversen cabinet makers Copenhagen. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1960s, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous teak lounge chairs by Ole Wanscher, 1960s, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Classic lounge chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1946. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Cuban Mahogany Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Pair of Safari Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made of new black painted ash.
Model colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ole Wanscher, Pair of Colonial Chairs, model PJ149, 1st Edition 1949, Rosewood
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens, Mobelfabrik, Denmark, model no. PJ149, Colonial chairs, designed 1949
This pair of chairs in Brazilian Rosewood with beautiful graining and patina t...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 by PJ Møbler 1990s
By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A pair of Colonial chairs model no. PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) in 1949
These chairs are made of cherry wood with original cushions with black aniline leather.
Man...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Pair Danish Modern Teak Armchairs by Ole Wanscher for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair teak lounge chairs designed by Ole Wanscher manufactured by France & Sons,, Retains original finish ,,patina,, Newer seat and bac...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Ole Wanscher Rosewood Senator Lounge Chairs, 1960
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Limited edition pair of this iconic design in highly figured Brazilian rosewood rosewood, produced by France & Son in Denmark, circa 1960. Includes maker's badge under seat. The new ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Ole Wanscher Senator Lounge Chair
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher
Senator lounge chair, circa 1960
Limited edition rosewood version of this iconic design, produced by France & Son, Denmark. Includes maker's badge. New cushions co...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Ole Wanscher Senator Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher
Senator lounge chair, circa 1960
Limited edition version produced by France & Son, Denmark. Includes maker's badge. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #103 woo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Ole Wanscher Senator Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Limited edition version produced by France & Son, Denmark in Brazilian rosewood. Includes maker's badge. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal wool fabric.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher lounge chair designed in 1960 and produced by A. J. Iversen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair Designed in 1960 and Produced by A J Iversen
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Designed in 1949 and Produced by Poul Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher "Colonial " arm chair
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher "Colonial" arm chair designed in 1949 produced by P. Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 105 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø, France & Søn, and Ib Kofod-Larsen. Prices for Ole Wanscher lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,650 and can go as high as $30,720, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,200.