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Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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 Large Round Dining Table of Mahogany Made by A. J. Iversen Denmark
By Mogens Koch, Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Kaare Klint
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Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Restored Expandable Mahogany Dining Table by P. Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Ole Wanscher restored expandable mahogany dining table by P. Jeppesen The light and elegant Ole Wanscher dining table has two two extra leaves so it can expand from W 145 cm....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Rectangular Table with slightly curved ends
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
1960s Ole Wanscher rectangular table with slightly curved ends. Made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. H. 73. L. 185. W. 92.5 cm. Restoration and Re-polishing included in price.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Hardwood

Ole Wanscher Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
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Ole Wanscher Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves This table measures: 57.25 wide x 41.75 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches, ...
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Rungstedlund Dining Table Made In Mahogany Designed By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
The Rungstedlund dining table, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. Constructed from rich...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Dining Room Table Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
The mahogany dining table, designed by the renowned Ole Wanscher and produced by P. Jeppesen in 1960, represents an elegant and timeless piece of Danish furniture design. The mahoga...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Set of Dining Table, Sideboard, Side Table and 12 Chairs
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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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Extendable Mahogany Dining Table by P. Jeppesen
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- Newly veneered - Carefully refurbished - Labeled - 210 cm when extended.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Dining Table Made In Dark Mahogany Designed By Ole Wancher Made by P. Jeppesen
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Lejre, DK
The mahogany dining table, designed by the renowned Ole Wanscher and produced by P. Jeppesen in 1960, represents an elegant and timeless piece of Danish furniture design. The mahoga...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Dining Table Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher For P. Jeppesen From 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table in mahogany, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s. The table is made of solid mahogany, which gives it an elegant and classic appearance. Ol...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Extendable Dinning Table in Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher extendable dining table in rosewood. Executed by A. J. Iversen for Illums Bolighus.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

1960 - 1970s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Dining Room Tables

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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 Dining Room Tables

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Ole Wanscher dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Ole Wanscher dining room tables 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 dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables by Ole Wanscher were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room tables by Gunni Omann, Ib Kofod-Larsen, and Sibast. Prices for Ole Wanscher dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,831 and can go as high as $18,368, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,342.

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