Description
The OW149 Colonial Chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen in 1959. 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 lies 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 round wood 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 Colonial Footstool for added comfort.
Technical Info
W:65 x D:68 x H:85cm (Seat height: 46cm)
Produced in oak, cherry, walnut, and mahogany.
Available in various wooden finishes and colours, with either leather or fabric upholstery.
For instructions and information about care and maintenance of Carl Hansen's different materials, please click here.
For more options please contact one of our stores.
OW149 Colonial Chair
By Carl Hansen✓
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✓ London based since 1999
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Description
The OW149 Colonial Chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen in 1959. 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 lies 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 round wood 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 Colonial Footstool for added comfort.
Technical Info
W:65 x D:68 x H:85cm (Seat height: 46cm)
Produced in oak, cherry, walnut, and mahogany.
Available in various wooden finishes and colours, with either leather or fabric upholstery.
For instructions and information about care and maintenance of Carl Hansen's different materials, please click here.
For more options please contact one of our stores.
Designed by Ole Wanscher
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) was integral to the core aesthetic and functionality of modern Danish design. He studied under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and later worked at Klint’s design studio before becoming an independent furniture
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