We are delighted to present for sale in The Acquired Collection, for the first time, this superb one-off Colonial Chair by Ole Wanscher, one of Denmark’s most celebrated furniture designers and a master of timeless proportion. Elegant, refined, and highly collectible, this exceptional armchair perfectly captures Wanscher’s ability to blend classical inspiration with the clean restraint of Scandinavian modernism.

Crafted in richly toned mahogany, the frame displays outstanding warmth and depth, with beautifully sculpted arms, tapered legs, and a graceful ladder-back silhouette that gives the chair a light yet commanding presence. Every line has been considered, resulting in a piece that feels sophisticated from every angle.

This example retains its original maker’s labels and is doubly stamped, an important detail confirming authenticity and provenance. Such features are always sought after by collectors and discerning buyers looking for genuine documented examples of iconic Danish design.

The chair is fitted with beautifully upholstered loose seat and back cushions in an elegant green textile, bringing both comfort and visual richness to the piece. Beneath the cushions sits the original inset cane seat, an additional mark of craftsmanship and thoughtful construction. The contrast between the tailored upholstery and warm mahogany frame creates a striking and inviting overall look.

Comfortable, versatile, and effortlessly stylish, this chair would work beautifully in a sitting room, library, bedroom, entrance hall, office, boutique hotel, or carefully considered commercial interior. Equally impressive as a standalone statement chair or as part of a wider design scheme, it brings heritage, craftsmanship, and understated luxury wherever placed.

A rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished Ole Wanscher design—functional, decorative, and enduringly elegant.

64.5 x 64.5 x 83.5 cm high

43 cm Seat height