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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Ole Wanscher FD-120 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - FD-120 Rocking Chair, 1951 This rarely seen rocking chair by Professor Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Son in Denmark in the early 1960s. The immaculate rosewoo...
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Ole Wanscher
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Scandinavian Modern teak rocker model 120 designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son and sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use & wear. The sprung cushions will need new padding & the original brown nubby fabric has no rips or holes but has faded and will need reupholstered, it has been priced accordingly. Has a couple of repairs where the screws were put all the way through leg assembly at some point in their lives. We have repaired & replaced hardware to match. One hole was plugged, and the plug is still slightly visible. It has been sanded, stained & a teak oil finish. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody in the whole cell block… Oh ya, you’re singing it!! Nothing like a song from the late King of Rock to introduce this Awesome vintage Rocker!!! We have a wonderful Scandinavian Modern rocker Model 120 made by France & Son, for John Stuart Co & designed by Ole Wanscher!! It wears its original brown nubby fabric and as you would expect with age and wear, it has faded, there are no holes or rips, it just looks its fabulous age. Also, its wonderful sprung cushions will need some new padding. The springs are great, just the padding. With just a bit of TLC this vintage beauty will be your new favorite Scandinavian Modern piece!! It has a gorgeous teak frame and will look marvelous rocking in your living room, bedroom, or sitting room. Maybe you have a young child or a new baby? There’s no better place to cuddle your precious child and there are tons of location possibilities with this beauty! Get ready to sit back, relax, and rock!! British businessmen Charles France and his Danish partner...
Fabric, Teak
Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france & Son, Denmark, 1951
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. Solid teak wood structure with cushions with new foam and new bouclé fabric upholstery. Signed wit...
Fabric, Teak
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Leather Rocking Chair, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Rosewood, Leather
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood & Fabric Rocking Chair, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model FD-160 Rocking Chair This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s....
Leather, Rosewood
$4,960Sale Price|39% Off
Danish Teakwood Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher, Vintage 1950-1970
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Schaukelstuhl, rocking chair made of hand carved Teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by France & Søn, in good conditi...
Leather, Teak
Vintage Rocking Chairs by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Danish Design, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaanderen
An elegant pair of vintage rocking chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for Cado, Denmark. The warm wooden frames feature beautifully sculpted armrests and gently curved runners, combinin...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Leather Upholstery Lounge Rocking Chair MINT!
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak leather Upholstery Lounge rocking chair MINT!.
Leather, Teak
$1,827 / item
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of massive oiled mahogany. Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Mahogany
$18,848 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.71 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Leather and Rosewood by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare set of six dining chairs, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark, is a superb example of Danish modernism at its most refined—where elegan...
Leather, Rosewood
$8,910 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 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 Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen...
Mahogany
$4,455 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
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 ...
Mahogany
$4,800 / set
H 32 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
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 ...
Teak, Leather
$8,910 / set
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare pair of original Ole Wanscher oak framed "Safari chairs" with canvas seats and tilting backs. Made in Denmark by PJ Furniture in the 1960s. This is Wanschers take on the ...
Canvas, Oak
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Made in mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Mahogany
$3,998 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wanscher set of Six Rungstedlund Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of six mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were manufactored during the 1960s and 1970s by Poul Jeppesen Furniture. The Rungstedlund dining furnit...
Mahogany
$9,709
H 30.71 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher Sofa Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker for France and Sons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,855
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Henning Kjærnulf Oak & Leather Rocking Chair, Scandinavian Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rocking chair by Henning Kjærnulf new upholstered with shearling. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with mid-century modernism. Model: Razorblade Made by ...
Leather, Oak
$2,732Sale Price|60% Off
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Denmark
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher armchair model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Denmark Leather showing crackling and substantial wear.
Leather
Danish Vintage Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Danish vintage rocking chair. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, this has a stunning design and it is extremely comfortab...
Bouclé, Wood
$1,656
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 30.71 in
Model Fd-109 Lounge Chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for France & Søn., 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Rødekro, DK
A rare and distinguished example of mid-century Danish design, this FD 109 armchair was crafted in the workshop of Ole Wanscher — one of Denmark's most celebrated furniture designers...
Wool, Beech
Ole Wanscher Danish 1950s Rosewood Occasional Chair
Located in London, England
A fine example of restrained, classic furniture designer by Danish master Ole Wanscher from 1957. Produced by his long-time collaborator A.J. Iversen in fine, figured hardwood. The s...
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Teak Rocker
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ole Wanscher Teak Rocker. All wood has been refinished, upholstery is about 20 years old. Fabric still looks pretty good! Rocker is very solid and has a great look! Chair breaks ...
Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher model Fd-110 Danish teak rocking chair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish teak model Fd-110 rocking chair by Ole Wanscher, made by France & Sons/John Stewart. The frame is in nice vintage condition - has been lightly restored -...
Teak
Sold
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 30.5 in
Expertly Restored -Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Teak Rocking Chair for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Ole Wanscher for France & Sons Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Ole Wanscher for France & Sons rocker accent chair. This is a very classic mid century modern rocking accent armchair. This chair features a lovely sculpted teak wood frame with b...
Leather
Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher in Solid Teak, Denmark Circa 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Diego, CA
Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Ole Wanscher Rocking Chair, crafted by France & Son in the 1950s. Made from Solid Teak Construction this chair features new yellow...
Teak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 26.19 in D 31.11 in
Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn 1960s / New Upholstered
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Handewitt, DE
High back rocking chair by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn „Senator Series“ 1960s made in solid teak and new upholstered with fine Kvadrat fabric.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair For France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. An absolute triumph of a design, the slenderness and elegance of the frame is remark...
Teak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 24 in D 30 in
ExpertlyRestored-Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Walnut Rocking Chair for France & Son
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home with the timeless elegance of the Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair, crafted by France & Son in the 1950s. Made from walnut-stained beechwood, this chair feat...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut, Bentwood
Danish Modern High Backed Teak Rocking Chair by Ole Wanscher
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This high backed rocking chair has integrated cushions + a loose seat cushion in original green wool upholstery. Designed by Ole Wanscher-- who is known for the elegance of his desi...
Wool, Teak
Original teak rocker by Ole Wanscher, Denmark.
By Ole Wanscher
Located in København K, DK
Ole Wanscher rocker, model 120 in teak produced by France & son, Denmark in the early 1960s.
Teak
Ole Wanscher Model FD-120 Rocking Chair for France & Søn
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn, France & Daverkosen
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the elegance of this all original vintage FD 120 rocking lounge chair, boasting a sleek and minimalist design. Skillfully sculpted from teak wood, the rocker features the ...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Model 120 Teak Rocking Chair For France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A superb and hard to find teak rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark. An absolute triumph of a design, the slenderness and elegance of the frame is rema...
Teak
Ole Wanscher Rocker by France and Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wilton, CT
A warm-brown vintage rocker by Danish furniture designer Ole Wanscher, manufactured by France & Søn, in very good condition. The frame is made of hand carved beechwood and the chair ...
Beech
Ole Wanscher Model 120 Rocking Chair
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This beech wood rocking chair is one of the earliest mid-century modern designs from France & Søn and was designed by Ole Wanscher. Crafted in the 1950s, the chair is a comfortable, modern take on the classic rocking chair...
Beech
Ole Wanscher FD-160 Rosewood Rocking Chair, circa 1960
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher- Model FD-160 rocking chair This rarely seen high-back rocking chair by master-designer Ole Wanscher was produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark in the early 1960s...
Wool, Rosewood