Ole Wanscher sideboard

This very rare sideboard, designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by the Danish cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, represents a pinnacle of mid-century Danish furniture design, combining elegant proportions with refined craftsmanship. Constructed from rosewood, the piece showcases the wood’s distinctive rich grain and deep coloration, enhanced by brass handles and fittings that add subtle metallic accents. The sideboard features a central section with five drawers, each fitted with brass handles, flanked by two compartments concealed behind doors for additional storage. Notably, the interior drawers are lined with a marble-imitation surface, providing a contrasting luxurious detail against the dark rosewood.

Ole Wanscher (1903–1985) was a distinguished Danish architect and designer celebrated for his sophisticated furniture that blends modernist principles with classical influences. His work reflects a deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from 18th-century European and Asian furniture traditions. Wanscher’s collaboration with A.J. Iversen, one of Denmark’s most esteemed cabinetmakers, resulted in furniture distinguished by meticulous detail and superb construction, qualities that have elevated their pieces to high collectible status.

A.J. Iversen’s workshop was renowned for its dedication to quality, employing premium materials and masterful joinery techniques to produce furniture of exceptional durability and beauty. The partnership between Wanscher’s precise design vision and Iversen’s expert craftsmanship created timeless furniture that remains relevant and admired.

The sideboard is preserved in good vintage condition, exhibiting minor wear consistent with its age. Its dimensions are 196 centimeters in width, 54 centimeters in depth, and 86 centimeters in height (77.2 x 21.3 x 33.9 inches), offering a substantial yet elegant storage solution characteristic of Wanscher’s refined design language.