Ole Wanscher Sofas
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
Danish 1940s Curved Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940s. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
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Wool, Beech
Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with light grey 100 % New Zealand Divina wool.
Made of solid mahogany.
Model Senator, made by France & Son.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Danish 2-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s.
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish 2 Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for PJ Møbler, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern two seater sofa designed by professor Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S Den...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iversen newly upholstered in Kravet tight Boucle. A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, outward swept rear legs retaining the original horse...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak high-back two-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher as part of his 'Senator' line, circa 1960s. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa upholstered with green wool fabric.
Made of solid mahogany.
Model PJ112, Poul Jeppesen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Arne Vodder, Glostrup
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 131 x 78 x 73 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
(approx. 51.6 x 30.7 x 28.7 inches)
This Scandinavian designer sofa from Glostrup is often attributed to Arne Vodder. Crafted ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 182 x 75 x 80 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century three seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This mod...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Camel Leather and Walnut
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, walnut, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage aniline leather.
Made of solid teak.
Model senator, made by Cado.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Rosewood Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with Brazilian rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat, sides and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen.
Fair conditi...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Made of solid teak.
Model senator, made by Cado.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare sofa mo...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Colonial sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149/2 - 'Colonial' 2-seater sofa in rosewood with cushions in black patinated leather. Ole Wanscher / P. Jeppesen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Sofa, Ole Wanscher
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sofa from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High-quality solid teak frame and cushions with original leather cover in black.
Quality Features:
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian PJ112 Sofa 3 Seats by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian PJ112 sofa 3 seats by Ole Wanscher. Newly upholstered in Gabriel Step Melange fabric #68162.
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Red Patinated Leather and Mahogany
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren, sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s/1960s
Beautiful sofa in an outstanding natural color designed by Ole Wanscher during the mid-century period....
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
PJ 149/2 Colonial Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher. PJ 149 - 'Colonial' 2 seater sofa in rosewood and original black leather cushions. Maker PJ Furniture.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher #166 Sofa for Cado in Senator Oak
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern sofa designed by Ole Wanscher in 1951 and manufactured by Cado (France & Son). Striking and comfortable seating addition to home or business setting. Please confi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Ole Wanscher Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Sofa, Model 602 By Carl Hansen & Son
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, 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 Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cherry
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Mahogany
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery, on rosewood legs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original upholstery, on Cuban mahogany legs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Wool
1960s Ole Wanscher for AJ Iversen New Boucle Fabric 3-Seat Sofa Made in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s Ole Wanscher white boucle fabric 3-Seat sofa. This is a gorgeous example, which has just been newly reupholstered by the well regarded Forthright NYC uphol...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Fully Restored Customizable Danish Ole Wanscher Sofa by Cado
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored customizable Danish Ole Wanscher sofa by Cado
The elegant light Ole Wanscher design of the sofa feature organic elegant shapes and lines, combined with very ex...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Teak
60s 70s Teak 2 Seater Sofa Couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish Design
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s teak 2 seater sofa couch Ole Wanscher Cado France & Son Danish design
Object: 2-seater sofa
Manufacturer: Cado (France & Son)
Condition: Good - vintage
Age: a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Fabric, 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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Rare Ole Wanscher Sofa for J. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Sofa, 3 Seats, Senator Model in Mahogany and New Fabric by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Mahogany, the seats and cushions have been redone in new light beige fabric, very comfortable. Sober and very elegant design. Very good b...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Ole Wanscher sofas 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 39 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Illum Wikkelsø, France & Søn, and Fritz Hansen. Prices for Ole Wanscher sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $910 and can go as high as $27,839, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,959.
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