This “Model 1755” armchair was designed by the renowned Danish designer, Ole Wanscher. The chair was manufactured by the Fritz Hansen in Denmark during the 1940's.

This elegant chair has a refined and slender appearance with a slightly tapered backrest and distinctive, wave-like curved bars. With this design, Ole Wanscher created the modern interpretation of the traditional ladder-back chair.

The gracefully curved armrests are supported by flowing, sculpted bars that enhance the organic feel and soft lines of this chair. Both front legs have a spherical detail at the bottom. This beautiful chair features a loose bouclé cushion. The sand-coloured cushion has been reupholstered in a premium bouclé fabric, and creates a pleasant contrast with the colour and patina of the walnut frame.

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Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches and discolouration on the wood.

Dimensions:

23.23 in W x 24.02 in D x 24.06 in H; seat height 16.34 in.

59 cm W x 61 cm D x 86.5 cm H; seat height 41.5 cm

About the designer:

Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) was an architect and professor, and is known today as one of the leading figures in the Scandinavian Design movement.

Wanscher studied at the Danish School of Art and Design, and was highly influenced by his professor, Kaare Klint. After graduation, Wanscher worked with Klint between 1924 and 1927, then set up his first own office, specialising in furniture design. By the end of the 1940s, Wanscher made a name for himself for his quality designs. As the Danish newspaper Politiken put it: “'Owning a Wanscher-chair is an adventure every day, and will be so even several hundred years from now, for this is how long it lasts”.

In the 1950s, Wanscher left his private firm to begin an association with P. Jeppesens Mobelfabrik A/S that would last for the rest of his professional life. Ole Wanscher's work has remained sought after by furniture collectors. His designs are described as "delicate", "elegant", and "orderly". Today, Wanscher’s pieces are considered to be modern classics and are still adored for their detail and the designer’s deep respect for materials. ~H.