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Hans J. Wegner Armchair for Magasin Du Nord
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner armchair frame of oak and armrests of teak. Seat and back new upholstered with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Armchair for Magasin Du Nord
Hans J. Wegner Armchair for Magasin Du Nord
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Hans J. Wegner Armchair Cigaren Model GE-240, Teak and Oak GE240 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hamburg, HH
Hans J. Wegner armchair, model GE-240, 'Cigaren' with frame of massive teak, armrest of oak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

HANS J. WEGNER. Armchair, Teak/leather, Model CH-35, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark.
Located in Berlin, DE
HANS J. WEGNER. Armchair, Teak/leather, Model CH-35, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. Very rare chair
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Early 20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Two Refinished Hans J. Wegner Armchairs in Beech, Choice of Upholstery
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two refinished Hans J. Wegner armchairs in beech. The armchairs named "The Koldinghus
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Refinished Hans J. Wegner Armchairs in Beech, Choice of Upholstery
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six refinished Hans J. Wegner armchairs in beech. The armchairs named "The Koldinghus
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1950's Hans J. Wegner Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Madrid, ES
G290 armchair in solid oak and upholstery designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Model G290 high
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1950's Hans J. Wegner Armchair
1950's Hans J. Wegner Armchair
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
1950's Hans J. Wegner Armchair in Solid Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Madrid, ES
G290 armchair armchair in solid oak and upholstery designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Model
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1950's Hans J. Wegner Armchair in Solid Oak
1950's Hans J. Wegner Armchair in Solid Oak
H 36.62 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Rare Set of Hans J. Wegner Armchairs from Magasin du Nord
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
This design was custom-ordered for the interior of Magasin du Nord's department store in the 1950s. Few examples were produced and used in the retailer's shoe department. This set of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Eight Refinished Hans J. Wegner Armchairs in Beech, Choice of Upholstery
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans J. Wegner in 1988 for Frederecia Møbelfabrik in conjunction with a major restauration of the of
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner armchairs in oak and cane. Model JH-515. Executed by Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner oak armchair Model Ch 28 Sawbuck for Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Hans J Wegner armchair model CH 28 in Solid oak for Carl Hansen & Sons, later upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s Wegner Armchair in Patinated Oak and Leather by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Hans J. Wegner armchair model 713 in tanned patinated oak and leather made by Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner: Pair of “FH 1788” Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner: Pair of “FH 1788” Armchairs Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark Restored with new
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner armchair, located in NY.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Armchair "The Chair", Designed by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian desk chair in solid mahogany Hans Wegner. Edition Johannes Hansen, circa 1970. Assisi
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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner. Beech frame with an olive leather cushion. Manufactured by AP Stolen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner
AP16 Armchair by Hans Wegner
H 33.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Armchair Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A leather and oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner.
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair Designed by Hans Wegner
Armchair Designed by Hans Wegner
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Hans Wegner CH28 Wood Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Wegner CH28 all wood armchair, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner CH28 Wood Armchair
Hans Wegner CH28 Wood Armchair
H 30 in W 29 in D 21 in
Midcentury "JH 507" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “JH 507” armchair by Hans J. Wegner, made with an oak frame and natural leather seat and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury "JH 507" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner
Midcentury "JH 507" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Hans J. Wegner CH28 Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
SAWBUCK CHAIR CH28, designed in 1951 by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH28 Lounge Chair, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner CH28 Lounge Chair, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 28.55 in
Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Really nice foldable fireside chair Hans J Wegner Teak wood and black skai, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Sawbuck lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & son oiled oak and cognac-coloured leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

6 Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 Hans Wegner JH-509 armchairs designed in 1962 and produced by Johannes Hansen. We have a few
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

6 Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
6 Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, PT
Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler The most comfortable and easy chair of all times
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Danish production, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Palermo, PA
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Danish production, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 95 cm; W= 75 cm; D= 89 cm; H
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
Oak frame lacquered upholster with blue fabric, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Armchairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Armchairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
Hans J. Wegner, set of six PP68 armchairs, Denmark.
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner six armchairs with solid lacquered frame Original Danish paper cord seats. Model
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
H 38.59 in W 36.23 in D 38.59 in
Armchair Made In Dark Oak Model GE530 By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
example of Hans J. Wegner's unique contribution to Danish furniture design from the 1960s. The chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Jh-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515 oak armchair. Seat and back upholstered with green fabric. Executed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Jh-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515 oak armchair. Seat and back upholstered with canvas. Executed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

FULLY RESTORED & STAMPED 1960's HANS J WEGNER CH 35 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in GB
collectable, fully restored, circa 1950-1960 Hans J Wegner, Carl Hansen & Son Denmark stamped CH 35 armchair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J Wegner Danish Mid-Century Circle Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A scarce mid-century open lounge chair by Hans J Wegner. Circle chair for PP mobler
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Late 20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner Danish Mid-Century Circle Chair
Hans J Wegner Danish Mid-Century Circle Chair
H 38.19 in W 44.1 in D 31.89 in
Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Armchair model JH507 designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen. In solid hand
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
H 31.7 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Set of 2 Armchairs Model Ge284 Designed By Hans J. Wegner Made By Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two armchairs, model GE284, designed by the legendary Hans J. Wegner and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs Designed 1969. Manufactured and stamped by Getama
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of MCM Armchairs with Ottomans in style of Hans J. Wegner, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
paper cord hand-woven seats and backrests. They are designed in style of Hans J. Wegner and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

JH 518 - Rare 'Bull Chair' by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
manufacturer. Designed in 1961. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

JH 518 - Rare 'Bull Chair' by Hans J. Wegner
JH 518 - Rare 'Bull Chair' by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner Pair of Armchairs, Model PP-201
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner pair of oak armchairs, model PP-201. Oak with papercord seats, top rails with wengé
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Armchair by Hans Wegner
Armchair by Hans Wegner
H 31 in W 25 in D 21 in
Midcentury "the Chair" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautifully designed and crafted teak and rattan “The Chair” armchair by Hans J. Wegner. “The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Hans J. Wegner / The chair . PP-503 / PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Hans J. Wegner / The chair . PP-503 / PP Mobler
Hans J. Wegner / The chair . PP-503 / PP Mobler
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
JH 501 emblematic armchair by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner's most emblematic armchair, in its first version. It is this armchair that made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Porto, PT
Papa Bear Chair designed by Hans J Wegner in 1951, Denmark. handcrafted using the best materials
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH-515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515. A pair of oak armchairs. Seat and back upholstered with brown felted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Model 701" minimal armchair with sculpted maple and wenge inlay backrest, original red upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 27.5 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
CH25 Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, IT
CH25 armchair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. The armchair was designed in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair of generous scale having a solid oak frame and retaining the original orange wool upholstery. Two available.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 33 in W 28 in D 24 in
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish armchairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. Chairs are made of solid oak and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Fauteuil “Cigare” modèle GE–240 de Hans J. Wegner pour Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil en chêne au design danois de 1955 par Hans J. Wegner. Assise et dossier recouverts de
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
H 29 in W 29 in D 27 in
JH 517 - Buck Chair in patinated teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
manufacturer's label. Hans Wegner for master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner China Chair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner China chair in Brazilian rosewood with leather cushion. Designed 1944 and executed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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