Ole Wanscher (b. Frederiksberg 1903, d. Charlottenlund 1985)
A Brazilian rosewood hallway set comprising a rare mirror and a freestanding chest of drawers mounted on loose frame. Front with four profiled drawers with cylindrical brass handles. Designed 1959. Mirror with profiled edges and rounded top. These examples made 1960s by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, mirror with maker's paper label. Chest: H. 70,5 cm. W. 54 cm. D. 43 cm. Mirror: H. 92 cm. W. 45,5 cm. D. 2,5 cm. (2)
Provenance: Private Danish collection.
Chest model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1959.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 4, pp. 92–93.
Literature: “Mobilia”, no. 51–52, 1959.
Despite that Ole Wanscher's inspiration was rooted in classical furniture, this simple, yet delicate hallway set exudes the unmistakable modern and timeless design that Wanscher also mastered. His orderly elegance is evident in everything from the luxurious materials - Brazilian rosewood and brass - to the clean angles and moderate curves executed with superior craftsmanship by A.J. Iversen.
Condition report on request.
Items that are made of Brazilian rosewood or contain parts of it, require a CITES export permit in order to be exported from Denmark to a country outside The European Union. Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit.
Design: Nordic Masters, 27 September 2017