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Ole Wanscher
OW149-2 COLONIAL SOFA
1960
Ole Wanscher
OW602 SOFA
OW603 SOFA
The Colonial Series’ name and style reflect Ole Wanscher’s fascination
with 18th-century English furniture design. Based on the same core
design as the OW149 Colonial Chair, the OW149-2 Colonial Sofa
communicates Wanscher’s fondness for refined detailing. The sofa
features a relatively simple lattice construction, its elements supporting
one another. The slender dimensions are minimal, and the design’s
strength is achieved through a well-conceived structure that includes
double centre legs for necessary stability.
Ole Wanscher originally designed the two-seater OW602 and three-seater OW603 Sofas in 1960 as
part of a complete living room set. They have since become treasured classics. As with many of his
other works, Wanscher found the inspiration for this series beyond the borders of his native Denmark,
merging elements of classic English and Oriental furniture to create a new expression. Comfortable
and elegant, with a clean and dynamic design, the sofas combine linear and organic forms to great
modern effect. They continue to be crafted by hand over solid wood frames, carrying Wanscher’s
legacy of exacting craftsmanship.
OW149-2 Colonial Sofa, OW2000 Folding Stool, MO320 Floor Lamp
Wood: oak soap. Upholstery: Albee YC04044-01
OW602 Sofa, KK47000 Safari Chair, KK97170 Safari Footstool, OW224 Rungstedlund Table, MO320 Floor Lamp
Wood: oak oil. Upholstery: Ismay bouclé YC03534-05
