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Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stockable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
H 28.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Style Three-Legged Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PEGO, ES
Set of Four Hans J. Wegner style three-legged heart chair, made in Denmark in the 1960s Walnut wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Collection of 6 Hans Wegner Chairs, Wishbone, Heart, CH33
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Collection of six Hans Wegner dining chairs consisting of two wishbone, two heart, and two CH33
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak, Teak

Set of 3 Hans Wegner Fh4103 “Heart” Dining Chairs, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hampstead, QC
Set of 3 Original Hans Wegner FH4103 “Heart” Chairs for the Fritz Hansen furniture company of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959. The GE290
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four teak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Sometimes
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
H 29.75 in W 21.5 in D 19.3 in
Set Danish “heart” diningchairs, FH4103, Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denventer, NL
Beautiful set of 4 dining table chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

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
, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen with heart shaped seats, three sculpted legs and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Beech & Teak Heart Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Heart Stacking Dining Chairs Model Fh4103 By Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Beech & Teak Heart Chairs, Set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner PP51/3 V Chair PP Mobler, Denmark, 1988
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 4 chairs model PP51/3 or the so called V chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, dining chair, model 'CH 33', oak, leather, Denmark, design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Ten Available)
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of 'Wishbone' chairs, model 'CH24', oak, papercord
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner Beech & Teak Heart Dining Set For Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find compact dining set designed in the early 50’s by Hans Wegner and produced by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Versatile Chaise Lounge or Daybed in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, chaise lounge with ottoman model GE01, oak, metal, fabric, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, desk JH571, teak, oak, metal, Denmark, design 1953 Out of all
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
H 28.75 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa in Oak and Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, three-seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner 'Heart' Dining Set for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Rare ‘Heart’ Dining set, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stools in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottomans or stools, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s. Modern three-seather
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, sofa, model 'CH103', leather, metal, Denmark, 1970s The
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA This armchair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA This pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Dining set by Hans J. Wegner consisting of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'heart
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stackable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Oak Heart Chair FH 4103 by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Stunning 'Heart chair' in oak by one of our biggest Danish designers, Hans J. Wegner, designed for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Heart Chair in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ottawa, ON
Three-legged dining chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1953 and made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Heart Chair in Oak
Hans Wegner Heart Chair in Oak
H 29 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Set of Four Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A set of four model FH4103 'heart' chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen 1952. These
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
Set of Four Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Set of Hans Wegner Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of six Fritz Hansen fabricated, Hans Wegner dining chairs model number "4103" otherwise known
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Hans Wegner Dining Chairs
Set of Hans Wegner Dining Chairs
H 31 in W 19 in D 17 in
Eight Danish Modern Heart Chairs in Teak and Beech by Hans Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
This set of eight Danish modern stacking dining chairs are made of teak and beech. The "Heart Chair
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner 1950s round table and six heart chairs set in beech and teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milan, IT
Heart set by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, in beech and teak, Denmark, 1953. The table and the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Lounge Chair in Teak, Metal and New Salmon coloured fabric
By Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
, Folke Ohlsson or Hans Wegner. At this point the designer is unknown
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Teak Chair by Hans Wegner in Black Leather, Model W2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Sumptuous teak chair in black leather by Hans Wegner. Model W2 four legged heart chair for that
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak Chair by Hans Wegner in Black Leather, Model W2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Sumptuous teak chair in black leather by Hans Wegner. Model W2 four legged heart chair for that
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Four-Legged Heart Chair in White Oak and Leather, Model W2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
A pair of Hans Wegner Heart chairs in white oak and reupholstered leather seats. Produced by CM
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

"Heart Chair" by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Heart Chair" by Hans J. Wegner. Model FH 4103. Designed 1953. Teak and oak. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

"Heart Chair" by Hans J. Wegner
"Heart Chair" by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stackable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare set of six very early heart chairs in wonderful figured oak with original black leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
Hans Wegner Heart Chairs
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Model Chairs "Heart FH-4103" designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four model chairs "Heart FH-4103" designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1952, with
Category

Antique 1850s Danish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of four chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four FH 4103 - "Heart chairs" in teak and patinated beech. Hans J. Wegner / Fritz Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Set of four chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of four chairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stackable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat of form bends veneered teak frame and top
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Heart Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Heart chairs in oak with a teak seat designed by Hans Wegner and made by Fritz Hansen
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 6 Heart Chairs by Hans Wegner
Set of 6 Heart Chairs by Hans Wegner
H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Hans Wegner Heart Chair FH 4103 in Oak and Cow Hide
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart chair in oak with white leather seat by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH 4103 Heart Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of dining chairs model FH4103, is designed by Hans Wegner in 1953. The chairs are designed to
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Heart-Backed Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well-scaled and comfortable upholstered high back lounge chair having a subtle wingback structure
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak, Wool

Set of Two Model Chairs "Heart FH-4103" Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in L'Escala, ES
Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, set of 2 heart chairs FH4103, oak and teak, Denmark, 1953
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

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Hans J Wegner Heart Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hans j wegner heart chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every hans j wegner heart chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hans j wegner heart chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A hans j wegner heart chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hans j wegner heart chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and A.P. Stolen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hans J Wegner Heart Chair?

A hans j wegner heart chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,096, while the lowest priced sells for $790 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans 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.