Carl Hansen & Søn Colonial Chair OW149

Colonial Chair l OW149

The Colonial Chair is Ole Wanscher’s most famous chair.
He designed it in 1949 and today it is in museums all over the world.
It has an elegant finish and is ideal for any room in which you seek a light and inviting expression.
Despites its beautiful, light design the chair is immensely strong and durable.

HISTORY of the Colonial Chair

Designed by Ole Wanscher in 1949. Ole Wanscher designed the Colonial Chair in 1949
but it wasn´t until the mid 1950´s that the chair was put in to production by the Danish cabinetmaker, PJ Furniture.
The name of the chair, "Colonial", relates to Wanschers fascination with 1700 century English furniture design.

OW 149 at North Sea Design

It is available in walnut and oak and the cushions in several variations of fabric and leather.
The seat is made of hand- woven cane. The chair is ideal in rooms where flexibility and lightness of expression are desired.
Available upholstered in fabric or leather. Turnable cushions in fabric.