Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Tables by Poul Jeppesens circa 1950

 Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Tables by Poul Jeppesens circa 1950

Magnificent rare and highly desirable mid century modern Ole Wanscher Brazilian Rosewood Colonial Side Tables by cabinet maker Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1950, the figured rosewood square top with small lip to the edge, the cylindrical tapered supports joined by two stretchers, bearing 'Danish Furniture makers Control' label and 'Made In Denmark PJ Design Ole Wanscher' label to the underside, the tables having been fully re polished and offered offered in excellent condition, reserve now.

Provenance: Private collection, purchased from new by owner.

CITES certificate number 595665/04

About: Ole Wanscher (16 September 1903 – 27 December 1985) was a Danish furniture designer. He was one of the leading figures in the Scandinavian Design movement (a part of Mid -Century Modernism), at a time when Scandinavian Design achieved worldwide popularity.

After completing his studies, Wanscher worked with Kaare Klint, from 1924 to 1927, at which time he set up his own office, specialising in furniture design.

Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Wanscher, working with master joiner A.J. Iversen, produced dozens of designs that are now seen as modern classics. In the 1950s, Wanscher left his private firm and began an association with P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S that would last for the rest of his professional life.

Like his mentor Kaare Klint, Wanscher was influenced by a variety of sources, from 18th century British design through the furniture design of Ancient Egypt. One of Wanscher's most famous pieces was his so-called "Egyptian Stool" of 1960. He was also influenced by Greek and Chinese design.

While many of Wanscher best known designs were built with master joiner A.J. Iversen, Wanscher also showed a particular interest in the mass production of furniture, and several of his pieces were designed with mass production in mind. One of Wanscher's best known designs is the teak easy chair designed for France & Son in 1951.