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Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950. Very early original Hans J. Wegner CH-22
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Carl Hanson & Son Model CH-22
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design lounge chairs for Carl Hanson & Son, Model CH-22 Denmark. An original matched
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mid-century modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen. Modeled after a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original model JH-503 round armchair in teak and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Hans J Wegner Round Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner in 1949. Patinaed Danish oak frame has been gently restored, and the current velvet seat
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner Round Chair
Hans J Wegner Round Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘ Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hans
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Teak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner model “AP38” pony hide chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner model “AP38” chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s Additional Information: Materials
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Pair of Ebonized Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, ca. 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Hans J. Wegner CH24 "Wishbone" chairs in ebonized oak and woven
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Sofa for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic sofa by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, c.1950s, Denmark. The "AP-32" sofa has been fully
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa for A.P. Stolen
Hans Wegner Sofa for A.P. Stolen
H 31 in W 81 in D 35.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner GETAMA GE-420 Ottoman / Sake Table Vintage 1960s Danish Midcentury
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hyattsville, MD
be used as a low platform / table / plant stand. Overall W 29 5/8 x D 22 3/4 x H 11 3/8 in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen. This grouping of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Danish "CH33" Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic pair of Danish CH33 chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. They are
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner AP 62 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak, Produced by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: AP Stolen Era:  1960s Dimensions: 30 wide x
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Ch-22 Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury CH-22 lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen and Son in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Matthew Weatherly Thorn Coat Rack Free Standing Maple Wood Missouri
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
in Missouri. Influenced by Danish design. Measures: 22 diameter x 70 height inches Preowned
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Maple

1960s Teakwood Gentleman's Valet Coat Stand Denmark
By Fratelli Reguitti, Hans J. Wegner, Ico Parisi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Denmark circa 1960s. Style of Hans J Wegner. Unmarked. 42.75 h x 22 w x 15 d Original vintage unrestored
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Teak

Dux of Sweden Oval Walnut Danish Dining Table w/ 3Leaves Total 135" in Length
By Dux of Sweden, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dux of Sweden Oval Walnut Danish Dining Table w/ 3Leaves Total 135" in Length MINT! 3 leaves 22
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Collection of Leather Baskets / Paper Bins by Ørskov & Co, Denmark, 1960s
By Torben Orskov
Located in Odense, DK
associated with the Danish Modern movement. Often presented along with furniture by Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

MMF - Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson, Framed Hand Woven Tapestry
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Century designers including Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen, Alvar
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wanscher and Kaare Klint, alongside classmates Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen. For a short time following
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Koch, Ole Wanscher, Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner, renewed and extended the cabinetmaking tradition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1940
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Console with Comte plate, 1932, Art Deco in Wood and gold
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

3 Muranos, 1930, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

3 Muranos, 1930, Italian.
3 Muranos, 1930, Italian.
H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in
Table Lamp, 1930, Material: Bronze, France, Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreau
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp, 1930, Material: Bronze, France, Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreau
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp, 1930, Material: Bronze, France, Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreau
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Maison L´art Nouveau, Bing Atelier Magasins, Siegfried Bing, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Ducks Murano, 1930, Italian, Sing Salviati & C
By Salviati
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hans Wegner Armchairs and Ottomans
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare pair of stained oak Hans Wegner mint condition armchairs and ottomans in original upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Armchairs and Ottomans
Hans Wegner Armchairs and Ottomans
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 32 in
“China Chair" Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Fritz Hansen, with maker's label. Measures: H 81 cm / 32'' W 57.5 cm / 22 3/4'' D 52 cm / 20 1/2''.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Great Pair of Hans Wegner Style Saddle Tooled Leather Folding Chairs and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Mount Penn, PA
height is 16 1/2".The chair base is 28 " deep and 22 3/4" in width. The ottoman is 21" diameter and 12 1
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Vintage 1960s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Fritz Hansen Galvanized Steel Pelikan Cafe Table and Chair Set
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
;H Table 22″ Diameter | 28″H
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Late 20th Century Danish Side Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair CH 22
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design teak and oak lounge chair, model CH-22 for Carl Hanson & Son, Denmark. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair CH 22
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair CH 22
H 28 in W 28 in D 24 in
Hans Wegner Ch-22 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner CH-22 oak and teak lounge chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. Beautiful vintage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Ch-22 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Ch-22 Lounge Chair
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner CH 22 Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Hans Wegner design "Easy Chair" model CH22 for Carl Hanson & Son, Denmark. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner CH 22 Easy Chair
Hans Wegner CH 22 Easy Chair
H 28 in W 28 in D 24 in
Early Hans Wegner Ch 22 Chair for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
*Price is Per Chair. 4 available. Stunning CH-22 armchair in Danish white oak, designed by Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

CH-22 Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant low armchair in warmly patinated oak having an exposed architectural frame with cantilevered paddle arms, floating sculptural curved teak back rest with a distinctive thro...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper

CH-22 Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
CH-22 Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 28 in W 28 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Hans Wegner papa bear chair for AP Stolen. Model AP19, frame stamped to underside ''22
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair
H 39 in W 35.5 in L 39 in
CH-22 Chair by Hans Wegner signed Carl Hansen & Sons Made in Denmark 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Denmark Carl Hansen & Son Odense Denmark Designer Hans J. Wegner"
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner CH 22 Chair for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Expertly restored oak CH22 armchair by Hans J. Wegner. As always, Wegner's design is a colossal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Danish 1950s "CH-22" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early pair of "CH-22" easy chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Hans J. Wegner Ch-22 Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Hans J. Wegner. Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Son. Period/style: Danish Modern. Country
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of CH-22 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa 1955
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of CH-22 chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in oak and paper cord.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Hans J. Wegner CH 22 Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful original condition example of Hans J Wegner's CH 22 lounge chair for Carl Hansen, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner CH 22 Chair
Hans J. Wegner CH 22 Chair
H 28 in W 28 in D 25 in
Rare Stunning Pair of CH-22 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of CH-22 low lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s. Manufactured by Carl Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Accent Chair in the Manner of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful accent chair reminiscent of the famed "JFK'' of Hans Wegner; this fully
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Armchair “China” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mahogany and leather. This example made in the 1980s. Measures: H 81 cm/ 32'' W 57.5 cm/ 22
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Danish Teak & Oak Dining Table & Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare vintage dining suite designed by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Occasional Table Model AT-10 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Denmark. 1950's. Teak, oak, and cane. Measures: L: 161 cm/ 5' 3 1/2" D: 57 cm/ 22 1/2" H: 50
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner JH-509 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Hans J. Wegner. Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen. Period/Style: Danish Modern. Country
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hans Wegner Sewing or End Table with Rattan Basket
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Essex, MA
A Hans Wegner designed sewing table, made by cabinet maker Andreas Tuck, in stained oak, the square
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair strips the form to
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

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