Carl Hansen OW149 Colonial Chair - Terra Leather
A timeless Danish design icon by Ole Wanscher, the Carl Hansen OW149 Colonial Chair combines light elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Avaiable here in a selection of contemporary leather tones from the refined Terra collection (curated by Norm Architects) – a palette of natural, calming hues enhances the leather’s soft, matte finish, lending a modern touchto the classic design.
Ranging from light lime and greenish jade to earthy tones, the colours bring a subtle modernity to the OW Series. The leather is OEKO-Tex certified, meeting the highest environmental and health standards. Crafted from certified materials, each piece embodies timeless craftsmanship with a contemporary expression.
Available for a limited time at Leather Category A pricing, offering customers the chance to invest in an ultra premium leather at a much-reduced entry point.
- Designer: Ole Wanscher
- Year of Design: 1949
- Material: Solid wood and leather
- Dimensions:
H: 85cm; W: 65cm; D: 68cm
Seat Height: 46cm - Made in Denmark
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Description
The Carl Hansen OW149 Colonial Chair, designed by Ole Wanscher in 1949, is a refined example of mid-century Danish furniture that embodies both tradition and innovation. With its slender frame crafted from solid oak or walnut and its elegant profile, this lounge chair is a favourite among design connoisseurs and collectors.
The OW149 is available here, crafted from FSC®-certified oak or walnut and upholstered in OEKO-TEX®-certified Terra® leather from Sørensen Leather. The natural palette of leather tones — Jade, Raku, Marble, and Lime — highlights the soft, matte surface and enhances the tactile qualities of the design. The leather’s subtle hues bring a modern expression to the classic wooden frame.
The OW149 Colonial Chair is also available in a comprehensive range of fabrics and leather here.
Terra Leather : Premium Aniline leather produced by Sorensen, developed in collaboration with Norm Architects. This extremely soft leather features a silky-matt surface with a velvety tactile feel that evokes one's senses, offering a touch of modern sophisticated elegance. Dyed with a water-based aniline dye, it is sourced and produced in the EU and carries an OEKE-TEX certification.
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| Brand | Carl Hansen & Son |
|---|---|
| Designer | Ole Wanscher |
| Year of Design | 1949 |
| Dimensions | H: 85cm; W: 65cm; D: 68cm Seat Height: 46cm |
| Warranty | Five-year manufacturer's warranty terms & conditions apply |
Ole Wanscher
Ole Wanscher (1903–1985) was a leading figure in Danish modern design and one of the most influential furniture architects of the 20th century. Known for his refined, timeless creations, Wanscher's work seamlessly blended classic design principles with the clean lines and functional elegance that define Scandinavian modernism.
A student of renowned designer Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Wanscher developed a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship, historical furniture forms, and structural clarity. His designs often drew inspiration from 18th-century English, Egyptian, and Chinese furniture, which he reinterpreted with a modern sensibility and precise attention to proportion.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Wanscher became widely respected for creating elegant and enduring pieces that were both artistic and practical. Among his most celebrated works is the OW149 Colonial Chair, designed in 1949 – a lightweight, graceful lounge chair that showcases his signature style: restrained luxury, exquisite joinery, and exceptional comfort.
Wanscher's collaboration with Carl Hansen & Søn helped bring his designs to an international audience, and his legacy continues today as collectors and design lovers seek out his timeless furniture for modern homes.
He also served as a professor of furniture design, influencing a new generation of Scandinavian designers. Today, Ole Wanscher is remembered not only for his masterful craftsmanship but also for shaping the global appreciation of Danish furniture design.
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