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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
Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner Armchair
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner armchair, Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Category

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
Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s side chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner, with arms, in oak with straps of hemp
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Oak

Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
H 30.7 in W 21.65 in D 19.68 in
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
Category

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
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of ten arm chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1970, in oak with straps
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Oak

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
H 30.7 in W 21.65 in D 19.68 in
Hans Wegner Armchairs Model JH-505 Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 6 Cowhorn armchairs model JH-505 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair Produced by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchairs JH-505 Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 6 cowhorn armchairs model JH-505 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchairs Model JH-525 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare armchairs model JH-525 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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
Category

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.
Category

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.
Category

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
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
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
Category

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
Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
Category

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
1950's Hans J. Wegner Armchair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
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

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Occasional Armchair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak occasional armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner PP52 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
“Captains Chair” designed by Hans Wegner. Model PP52 produced by PP Mobler. A newer production made
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Wenge

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
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

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
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s Additional Information: Material
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Teak and Cane Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak armchair retaining the original cane seat and back.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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
Hans Wegner Cowhorn Armchairs Model JH-505 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 4 Cowhorn armchairs model JH-505 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Midcentury "JH 507" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “JH 507” armchair by Hans J. Wegner, made with an oak frame and natural leather seat and
Category

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 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
Category

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
Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Armchair 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
critic as “great bear paws embracing you from behind” — hence the name. The piece was designed by Hans
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Rare Scandinavian Solid Oak Armchair Style Hans Wegner with Armrest Danish, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian armchair from the 60's, in the style of Hans Wegner's work. Solid light oak structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchair Attrib. to Hans Wegner '10 Available'
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
attributed to one of the greatest chair designers of the mid-century - Hans Wegner. Gentle curves of the back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
Category

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid Century Scandinavian Vintage Folding Armchair in the Manner of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basel, BS
Beautifully made, substantial folding Danish rope armchair. High quality original vintage
Category

20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak and Blue Wool Armchairs Attributed to Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
attributed to one of the greatest chair designers of the mid-century - Hans Wegner. Gentle curves of the back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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.
Category

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
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

Midcentury "the Chair" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

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
Category

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
Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the style of Hans Wegner. Elegant curvilinear walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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.
Category

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
Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner JH-503 armchairs designed in 1949 and produced by Johannes Hansen. NOTE
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
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

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Hans Wegener Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hans wegener armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and oak, every hans wegener armchair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a hans wegener armchair, we have 1323 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hans wegener armchair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hans wegener armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one hans wegener armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and GETAMA produced versions that are worth a look.

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