OW149 Colonial Chair | Ole Wanscher | Carl Hansen & Søn
Wanscher wished to create furniture that paid tribute to classic conservative trends but also stood the test of time. He achieved this balance with the design of the Colonial Chair, and it remains his most famous design to this day.
As a minimalist, Wanscher had a preference for the slim and refined. Yet despite its slender dimensions, the Colonial Chair is very stable. Its strength lying in the carefully designed bracing.
The design’s sophisticated, slightly curved armrests rise to a point before taking a turn downward – a trademark Wanscher feature. The front and back legs are made of roundwood timber, with the back legs curving gently outward for added stability and a more refined result.
Fifteen years later, Wanscher would design the matching Colonial Sofa and Colonial Coffee Table, creating the Colonial Series. The Colonial Chair is available with the matching OW149F footstool for added comfort.
Available in 34 materials and colours. Discover the OW149 collection at Carl Hansen & Søn
Timber treatments:
Oak – Soap | Oil | White Oil | Smoked Oil
Walnut – Oil
Cushion set for Colonial Chair: Available in a range of Leather and Fabric
Dimensions: W 65 cm x D 69 cm x H 85 cm – Seat height 46 cm
Brand: Carl Hansen & Søn
Designer: Ole Wanscher
Year of design: 1959
Country of origin: Denmark
Price:
Fabric cushions – Oak from $4,874 | Walnut from $6,863
Leather cushions – Oak from $5,713 | Walnut from $8,124