Hans J. Wegner Seating
Danish, 1914-2007
Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.
Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.
Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, flagline, sheepskin
Style: midcentury, Scandinavia
Very Rare Lounge Chair M...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Oak
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner, Plan Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair reupholstered in white fabric.
The chair was one of Hans J. Weg...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Oak
Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of dark teak with sloping arms, and newly upholstered in a fine black leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GETAMA GE-420 Ottoman / Sake Table Vintage 1960s Danish Midcentury
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hyattsville, MD
GE-420 Ottoman without a cushion, order a cushion that matches your interior after purchase. Or can be used as a low platform / table / plant stand.
Overall W 29 5/8 x D 22 3/4 x ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner “Airport” Chairs for Ap Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1960s Pair of lounge chairs on chrome metal base with black skai upholstery and chrome details, model Airport / Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen, Denmark
A pair of “Airport” chairs...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Metal
Hans J. Wegner Set of 4 Chairs in Oak & Fabric, Model CH30, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, model "CH30" for Carl Hansen & Son. Stamped underneath. Designed in 1954.
The base is solid oak with a curved backrest in teak with oak dow...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Fabric, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen.
Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair strips the form to reveal its construction while retaining aesthetic, decorative impact. The chair reveals a modernist approach to designing around the human body and using natural materials, with one exception. The “rush” seat is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened spindles and magnificent arc resembling the bird’s plumage.
Dimensions:
41 3/4 in. H × 27 1/2 in. W × 20 1/2 in. D
Seat: 22 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 12 in. at back
Floor to top of seat: 14 in.
Top of seat to arm rest: 10 1/8 in.
Seat to top head rest: 31 3/4 in.
Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Shallow chip on top of chair back measuring 1/2 inch long. Chair back’s sixth and seventh spindle from right slightly loose. Lamination along top of chair back slightly worn.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Early Hans J. Wegner Pair Oak CH24 Wishbone Chairs Carl Hansen and Sons Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we offer this rare and early original matched pair of Hans J. Wegner's iconic CH24 wishbone chairs. These have been the most popular of all of the beautiful pieces made by this legendary designer. This lovely pair was manufactured by the skilled craftsmen at Carl Hansen and Sons...
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20th Century Danish Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Jute, Oak
Vintage 1960s Hans Wegner 6-Leg Long Slatted Teak Xl Bench Danish Midcentury
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the largest Model JH-574 Bench. In the original finish. Showing wear from use. All joinery is tight, and this bench is ready to use. Also has a nice neat full burnished label...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Teak
Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen,
Denmark, 1953.
Teak, oak and brass.
Stamped.
H: 94 cm
W: 51 cm
D: 50 cm
SH: 44.5 cm
Hans J. Wegn...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Chinese Chairs in Mahogany for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Chinese chairs in mahogany. Loose seat cushions upholstered with leather, fitted with buttons. Executed by Fritz Hansen.
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly reupholstered in fabric "Mons" from Astrid Textiles.
Very good condition. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak, Teak
1950s Hans J Wegner Daybed Model Ge19 by GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with good original corduroy fabric
- sturdy and stable.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in Denmark.
Solid teak frames, new upholstered with award winning black cacti leathe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mid-century modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen.
Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair strips the form to reveal its construction while retaining aesthetic, decorative impact. The chair reveals a modernist approach to designing around the human body and using natural materials, with one exception. The “rush” seat is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened spindles and magnificent arc resembling the bird’s plumage.
Dimensions:
41 3/4 in. H × 27 1/2 in. W × 20 1/2 in. D
Seat: 22 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 12 in. at back
Floor to top of seat: 14 in.
Top of seat to arm rest: 10 1/8 in.
Seat to top head rest: 31 3/4 in.
Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Gap between arm and chair back measuring approximately 1/4 inch. Some light water staining on both arms. Wood split to one seat joint measuring 3/8 and 5/8 inches on either side. Four deeper scratches on back. Area of staining on bottom chair rung measuring 2 3/4 inches long. Chair back’s fifth spindle from right with wood chip measuring 1 inch long. Chair back’s sixth spindle from left loose.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
Hans J. Wegner 'Ox-chair' model AP-46. Lounge chair and ottoman with tubular steel frame.
Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007) Ox Chair, Model AP 46, Model AP 49, Erik Jørgensen, Denmark, designed 1960. Chair and ottoman each maintain the original manufacturer labels: "Erik Jørgensen Made in Denmark" Very nice condition. base with any pitting or marks. Leather, Ostrich like in appearance, the whole in almost pristine condition.
Literature
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Chrome
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern idea of a classic British Windsor chair. Its larger proportioned backrest and upwa...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this rarely seen ottoman to accompany his Wishbone seating for Carl Hansen. The original tapered oak frame features a papercord seat, newly wrapped.
Manufactu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Daybed/Sofa Made In Oak Designed by Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Hans J. Wegner's oak daybed / sofa is a unique design from around the 1960s, created with a timeless aesthetic and manufactured at Getama. It impresses with a nice solid oak frame an...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. These chairs are a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary living space, offering both timeless style and comfort.
The design of the chairs is based on the OX chair base, which is well-known for its stability and durability. However, these chairs have a sleeker and more refined look, making them stand out as a unique piece of furniture. The angles of the chairs are similar to those of the OX chair, but the overall design is more streamlined, giving them a modern and sophisticated appearance.
The chairs are in good condition, with solid construction this makes them an excellent choice for those who are looking for a high-quality piece of furniture that will last for years to come.
The Hans Wegner wing chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs model CH24 in an early version produced in 1973 and stamped by the cabinetmakers. They are in oak and Danish rope, with a warm and cool patina which makes them totally diffe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
CH25 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brescia, IT
CH25 armchair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark.
The armchair was designed in the 1950s by Wegner and has since become an indisputable i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is an example of his class. The teak frame is a master class in Danish woodworking. It...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak & Blue Fabric Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist office chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer GETAMA Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three side chairs made of hand crafted teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen with heart shaped seats, three sculpted legs and seat backs, in good condition. Model H 4013. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Measures: seat: 15" H x 17" W x 15" D.
Hans Jorgensen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 2 vintage chairs Hans J. Wegner model CH33 upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
A rare set of 2 original vintage chairs by Hans J. Wegner, model...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH24 Pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 4 chairs model CH24 in oak and Danish rope, designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 for Carl Hansen and those produced in 1973. This iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" has been recognized by many professionals as the perfect chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Pair of Chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner, designed in 1949 and manufactured by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
This pair has wear and tear to the frame and rattan (please see ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1947
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Peacock chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1947
Aldo known as PP550. Early 1960's production. Branded manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007.
"Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951.
Upholstered with Hallingdal wool from Danish Kvadrat with leather trimmings and buttons. Teak nails ("paws") and legs.
The Papa Bear Chair is of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one of the most important and desirable pieces of furniture of the 20th century; the perfect balance of comfort and aesthetic beauty.
The chair got it's name from a journalist who was assigned to write a review...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 671/3 - 3 seater sofa in bent oak and cushions in green wool. Designed in 1967. Hans J. Wegner / GETAMA.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 armchairs. Designed in 1952. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Hans Wegner Chair for Johannes Hansen, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, model number JH-503 for Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The chair became immensely popular and was dubbed "The C...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574 by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner slatted bench model JH 574 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
High quality construction and attention to detail this bench is perfect for...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Teak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in teak and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitmen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Papercord, Teak, Wood
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 Armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s. The AP48 Armchair is a classic furniture design by Hans Wegner, who designed the chair in 1951 for the manufact...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Metal
Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Side Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH-33 teak side chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Designer
Hans J. Wegner.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Amazing pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs PP 501 in ‘Special Request’ white pigment lacquer finish. These chairs were ordered from PP Mobler in 2015 with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Cane
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & black paint for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm comm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted during the 1960s. The raw, geometric frame of the chair is made of light oak wood. T...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid oak. The c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved Oakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, in good condition. The Scandinavian Y-shaped, armchairs have a curved slim backrest with arched arms, supported by four rounded wooden legs. At least hundred steps are required to design, produced each side chair. The seat cover is made of original hand woven paper rope. Refurbished and hand polished. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Measures: seat: 18.5" H x 19" W x 19.5" D
Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born in 1914 Tonder, Denmark and passed away in 2007 Denmark. He was a world-renowned Danish furniture designer. Wegen finished his apprenticeship at 17, he developed his skills from the master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg. In 1951, Wegen received major design prizes, from the Lunning prize and the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale.
Carl Hansen & Søn is a family-owned Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1908, in Odense, Denmark by the Danish master cabinet maker Carl Hansen. The Y Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Seating
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Rope, Oak, Paper
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Teak "The Chair" - Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury teak "The Chair" - pair
Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair cl...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen.
Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair strips the form to reveal its construction while retaining aesthetic, decorative impact. The chair reveals a modernist approach to designing around the human body and using natural materials, with one exception. The “rush” seat is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened spindles and magnificent arc resembling the bird’s plumage.
Dimensions:
41 3/4 in. H × 27 1/2 in. W × 20 1/2 in. D
Seat: 22 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 12 in. at back
Floor to top of seat: 14 in.
Top of seat to arm rest: 10 1/8 in.
Seat to top head rest: 31 3/4 in.
Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Wood splits to three of the seat joints measuring 1 inch, 1/2 and 1/4 inch on either side, and 1/4 inch. Area of discoloration to arm, possibly from sticker, measuring approximately 3/4 inch. Some nicks to side of one arm. On the other arm, a scratch measuring 1 1/8 inches on the side.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design: in the 20th Century, vol. 2 (Copenhagen: Christian Ejlers, 2007), p. 90.
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: Just One Good Chair (Germany, Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH & Company KG, 2014).
Johan Møller Nielson, Wegner en Dansk Møbelkunstner (Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 1965), pp. 42, 98, 103, 106.
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs (San Francisco: Chronicle Books), 1996, pp. 106, 107.
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