Cane Armchairs

Pair of ‘Colonial’ armchairs, model PJ301 in mahogany, cane and original fabric. Elegant pair easy chairs with a mahogany slim frame by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher. These chairs show the great craftsmanship and attention to detail that Ole Wanscher is known for. A woven back in cane and the seating in wine-red cushion makes this set desirable in any modern or classic interior. Marked by the maker. Ole Wanscher turned to the classic forms and reinvented them for modern times and means. He was a student of Kaare Klint, and later followed in his footsteps as Professor at the Furniture School at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen. Throughout his career Wanscher designed a number of elegant pieces in traditional materials that adopted modernism’s interest in mass-producing furniture that was affordable to a large percentage of people. Following his craftsman’s love of perfection, he also produced several luxury designs in limited editions. Wanscher came to the study of furniture design on trips through Egypt and Europe with his father who was researching the history of fine arts. In addition to the Egyptian furniture...

Ole Wanscher, Colonial Chair, model PJ149, designed 1949, manufactured by Poul Jeppesen mobelfabrik in 1950s Rosewood frame with cane seat. Choice of leather cushions in eithe...

Pair of Colonial chairs model PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. 1949. Rosewood, cane and leather. Dimensions: H: 83 cm/ 32 3/4'' D: 70 cm/ 27 1/2'' W: 64 ...

Rare pair of easy chairs or armchairs model PJ-149 / Colonial designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark.  

Rare set of 4 easy chairs / armchairs model PJ-149 / Colonial designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik in Denmark.  

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, pair of 'Colonial' armchairs, rosewood, cane and fabric, Denmark, 1949 Elegant pair easy chairs with a ...

Denmark, 1949. Solid rosewood with woven cane. Cushions upholstered in light Savak wool. Marked by P. Jeppesen. Measures: H 84 cm, 2' 9" W 64 cm, 2' 1" D 70 cm, 2' 3" SH 45...

Rosewood with leather cushions.

1949. Ash, cane and silk. Measures: H 83 cm/ 32 3/4'' D 70 cm/ 27 1/2'' W 64 cm/ 25 1/4'' Seat height 43 cm/ 17'' Literature: Noritsugu Oda, "Danish Chairs", Korinsha Pr...

Spectacular pair of armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark 1949. These examples shown are the very first productions from circa 1950. With the...

Very nice Colonial armchair designed by Ole Wanscher, produced by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark, 1960. The chair has a solid teak wooden frame and a cane back. It still has its original re...

Colonial armchair 149 PJ of Ole Wanscher. Structure in matte black lacquered beech. Removable seat sling. Two sets of cushions in fabric trimmed with cotton wool and down. One fab...