2439/​1847

Ole Wanscher (b. Frederiksberg 1903, d. Charlottenlund 1985)

Rectangular mahogany coffee table on eight-legged frame. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, with maker's label. H. 56. L. 140. W. 90 cm.

Provenance: ”House of Danske Bank” Antiques, art and design from Erichsen’s House and other historic buildings of Holmens Kanal, Copenhagen.

Variation of the model was presented at The Copenhagen Cabinet-Makers' 38th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1964.

With a.o. the following mentioning : “ ...Then we have Ole Wanschers perfectionistic coffee table with four ”Chinese“ intersecting rails which reveal A.J Iversen´s supreme skill..”

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. IV, pp. 272–273.

This item is subject to full VAT
Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks.

Auction

House of Danske Bank – the online sale part II, 24 September 2024

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

6,500 DKK  

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