Ole Wanscher
Ole Wanscher
Denmark, 1903 - 1985
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985), was born in Copenhagen in 1903 and was an architect and professor of architecture with furniture designs as his specialty. He came to shape Danish furniture, both as an active designer and as a master teacher. His furniture designs are now considered to be modern classics - sophisticated and functional with an exquisite attention to detail.
onstruction and form was of the utmost importance to Ole Wanscher, treating furniture design as if it was a branch of architecture. He studied under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and also worked for the master himself from 1924-1927, before becoming an independent achitect specializing in furniture design.
Characteristic of Ole Wanscher's design is a quest for slim dimensions and resilient forms. His chairs often employ both slender and slightly curved armrests, which rise in an elegant tip before continuing directly to the floor; as is the case with his well known Colonial Chair. Classic and yet singularly modern at the same time.
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Carl Hansen & Son OW150 DaybedRegular $8,476.00CAD Sale $7,204.60CAD -
Carl Hansen & Son OW2000 Egyptian Chair StoolRegular $3,410.00CAD Sale $2,898.50CAD
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Carl Hansen & Son OW149F Colonial FootstoolRegular $3,207.00CAD Sale $2,725.95CAD
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Carl Hansen & Son OW224 Dining TableRegular $6,366.00CAD Sale $5,411.10CAD
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Carl Hansen & Son OW58 ChairRegular $2,390.00CAD Sale $2,031.50CAD
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Carl Hansen & Son OW150 Neck PillowRegular $783.00CAD Sale $665.55CAD
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Carl Hansen & Son OW449 Colonial Coffee TableRegular $2,047.00CAD Sale $1,739.95CAD
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Carl Hansen & Son OW149-2 Colonial SofaRegular $8,846.00CAD Sale $7,519.10CAD
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Carl Hansen & Son OW149 Colonial ChairRegular $5,583.00CAD Sale $4,745.55CAD