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Cabinet/console by Ole Wanscher

Denmark, circa 1945

Rosewood, brass

H 28.5 W 51.5 D 16

Wanscher is one of the most highly-regarded and influential designers and educators in Denmark. Wanscher taught architecture at the illustrious Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen for nearly two decades. He guided the careers of many of the most import Danish designers and published many influential texts. Wanscher was influenced by sources as diverse as ancient Egypt, the Vienna Secession and the traditional Danish tradition of cabinet making.

Mint restored condition

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Beautiful mahogany cabinet by Ole Wanscher, c.1940. Solid mahogany construction with original oiled finish. Two keyed doors over four keyed drawers offer incredible storage. Each side fitted with three adjustable shelves. All original brass hardware. Manufactured by A.J. Iversen. Documented in Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 År, Copenhagen, 1987, Vol. 2, Pp. 170-171 for a similar example.

Excellent original condition

63"H x48.5"L x 16.5"D