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Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Pair

Pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Armchairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Armchairs Manufactured by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik Material
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher armchair Model "Colonial" PJ 149 , Denmark, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Paris, FR
Ole Wanscher, armchairs, "Colonial Chair PJ 149", Mahogany Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. Rare model in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Wood + Camel Leather 'Colonial' Armchairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of Danish Modern ‘Colonial’ armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Model 149
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial 149 armchairs in walnut, with cane seats and green fabric cushions
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Model 149
Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Model 149
H 33.25 in W 25.25 in D 23.25 in
Vintage British Colonial Plantation Ladder Back Rush Armchairs Pair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful pair of British Colonial plantation armchairs with tall ladder back and natural woven
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Vintage 1960s British British Colonial Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Pair of ‘Colonial’ armchairs, model PJ301 in mahogany, cane and original leather. Elegant pair easy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany, Leather

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Ole Wanscher Colonial Rosewood Dresser, Denmark 1950
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
Ole Wanscher Colonial Rosewood Dresser, Denmark 1950. Very elegant rosewood chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher. Dresser has 7 drawers and is in excellent condition.
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Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial Armchair in Walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial armchair OW 149 in walnut by Ole Wanscher. Oiled walnut frame. Removable seat in cane. Cushions available in fabric, Loke leather or Sif leat...
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Vintage 1940s European Armchairs

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Walnut

Ole Wanscher Vintage Rosewood Colonial Chair, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
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Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Chairs in Mahogany, a Pair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Singapore, SG
A stunning matching pair of “Colonial” armchairs by Ole Wanscher for P Jepperson. They have a
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Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
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Set of two PJ 149 - 'Colonial Chairs' armchair in walnut and cushions in black leather. Ole
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
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Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
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By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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By Ole Wanscher
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Spectacular pair of armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
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By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
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Solid Brazilian rosewood armchairs with woven cane seats. Produced by Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, circa
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Pair of Armchairs, PJ 149, “Colonial”, Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen
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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...
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Rare Pair of Rosewood "Colonial" Chairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rosewood and cane "Colonial" Chairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark.
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Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchairs in Walnut, P. Jeppesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of armchairs was designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Poul Jeppesen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Rosewood Armchairs with Tan Leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

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Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchairs
Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchairs
H 33 in W 25.75 in D 21 in
An Exceptional Pair of Danish 1950's Rosewood 'Colonial' Chairs; Designed by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Colonial chairs model PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen, Denmark. 1949
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Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of rosewood Ole Wanscher design "Colonial" chairs. Completely refinished with new upholstered
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H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 149 - two colonial chairs in cherry w brown leather cushions. Maker P. Jeppesen.
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Pair of Colonial Chairs by Ole Wanscher
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Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs/Armchairs PJ-149/Colonial by P. Jeppesen Møbelfabrik
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Probably the most iconic design by Ole Wanscher. The PJ-149 'Colonial' chair, designed in 1949
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By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, Ole Wanscher
Pair of Rosewood Colonial Chairs, Ole Wanscher
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
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Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matched original pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" armchairs for Paul Jeppsen, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and fabric Denmark 1960
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Pair of ‘Colonial’ armchairs, model PJ301 in mahogany, cane and original fabric. Elegant pair easy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Ole Wanscher Vintage Colonial Chair PJ 149 by PJ Møbler 1990s
By P.J. Møbler, Ole Wanscher
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A pair of Colonial chairs model no. PJ 149 designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) in 1949 These
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Ole Wanscher "Colonial" chairs in rosewood
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Colonial". A pair of rosewood armchairs, seats with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and back
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Pair of Solid Rosewood "Colonial Chairs" by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of solid rosewood easy chairs "Colonial Chair, PJ 149" with white leather cushions Made by
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Ole Wanscher Pair of 'Colonial' Armchairs in Red Leather
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Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
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Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
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Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
Colonial armchairs, pair by Ole Wanscher
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Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chairs Pair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
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. Magnificent pair of original mid century Ole Wanscher Model 149 'Colonial' chairs in Brazilian Rosewood for
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Pair of Rosewood "Colonial" Chairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Rare Pair of Rosewood "Colonial" Chairs by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, Denmark 1950, new
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Rare Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic pair of rare Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Chairs. Completely original and in spectacular
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Arm Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Designed in 1949
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Early Original Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs PJ-149 Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Southhampton, NY
One of Ole Wanscher's most iconic and revered designs. Model PJ-149 was inspired by British and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood, Cane

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