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