Ole Wanscher

Ole Wanscher (1903–1985) was a furniture designer, university teacher and writer.

Ole Wanscher in brief

Born
1903
Died
1985
Known for
furniture designer, university teacher, writer and architect
Place of birth
Frederiksberg
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Overview

Born at Frederiksberg in 1903, died at Charlottenlund in 1985.

In detail

Ole Wanscher studied at Danish Design School. the recorded working language is Danish.

Employment is recorded with Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Work by Ole Wanscher is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ole Wanscher”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q358592: Ole Wanscher

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