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Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model JH54 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model JH54 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model AP20 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP20 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of rare easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs and Stool Model EJ-100 by Erik Jørgensen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stool model EJ-100 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Erik Jørgensen in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair
Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair
H 34.65 in W 25.79 in D 27.56 in
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful early pair of GE-290 'Easy Chairs' by the prominent Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
H 40.16 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric hallingdal65. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner AP20 Easy Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce model AP-20 chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic form is
Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP20 Easy Chair
Hans J. Wegner AP20 Easy Chair
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Pair of easy chairs model JH 703 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of JH 703 easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     
Category

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.     
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Soaped Oak and Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Oiled Oak and Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Oiled Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Laquered Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Soaped Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Oiled Oak and Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Lacquered Oak and Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Black Laquered Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Chairs GE 300 Easy Chairs for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Hans Wegner chairs GE 300 easy chairs for GETAMA, Mid-Century Modern.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Easy Chair Model AP-15 Designed by Hans Wegner Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-15 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Easy Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Model JH-516 in oak and cane. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Easy Chair in Oak Red Wool Fabric by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This easy chair, designed by the iconic Hans J. Wegner and crafted by GETAMA in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern GE 375 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 375 easy chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA This easy chair is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
Tall Easy Chair in Oak and Red Wool Fabric by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This tall easy chair, designed by the renowned Hans J. Wegner and meticulously crafted by GETAMA in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs “Ch 27” for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair of easy chairs with oak frames. Seat and back with woven cane. Executed by Carl
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Butterfly Easy Chair GE 460 of Oak with Sheepskin by GETAMA, 1990s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Butterfly easy chair model GE 460 by the danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) in 1977. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, 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, CH25 Easy Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Scandinavian Modern /Mid1900s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic CH25 chair in oak and cord designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, 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

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner flag halyard easy chair with original white steel frame and black shoes, orange neck
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 45.28 in
Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE 290 oak, Denmark 190
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of Lounge Easy Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 290, made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-280 Modular Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1980, the GE 280 modular sofa provides modern comfort with flexibility
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-280 Modular Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-280 Modular Sofa
H 30.75 in W 25 in D 33 in
Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Designed in the 1970s. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
“Peacock Chair”. Easy chair with ash frame and teak armrests. Seat with woven paper cord. Model JH
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
H 42.13 in W 29.93 in D 27.96 in
Pair of CH 28 Sawbuck easychairs by Hans J. Wegner.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Sawbuck easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Lambs Wool Hide
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
“Papa bear chair”. Easy chair with legs of beech, “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Lambs Wool Hide
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Lambs Wool Hide
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
The most recognized of Hans Wegner’s chairs, the round back or “The Chair” was designed in 1948
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
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
Category

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
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
easy chairs by the master Hans Wegner, Denmark. Masculine solid chairs executed with sculpted teak arms
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
is closely based on Hans Wegner's famous chair design. This stunning pair of mid-century modern rope
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cord

Teak Sideboard buffet credenza by Hans Wegner mid century danish modern
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Boise, ID
such an under rated design this piece does disassemble easily which makes it easy to transport
Category

Vintage 1960s Buffets

Materials

Teak

Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare set of chairs, consisting of an easy and a lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
H 45.67 in W 26.38 in D 27.96 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen "CH28 / Sawbuck"
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The CH28 (Sawbuck/Easy Chair) is a functional and sculptural design created by Hans J. Wegner in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen "CH28 / Sawbuck"
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen "CH28 / Sawbuck"
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 26.38 in
Vintage Teak RY430 Pair of Nightstands by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark ca. 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare minimalist pair of teak nightstands by famous designer Hans J. Wegner and produced by RY
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Side Tables

Materials

Teak

GE-259 Adjustible Daybed / Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, ON
Introducing the Teak GE-259 Adjustable Daybed/Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, a stunning Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os For Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Boise, ID
A beautiful set of chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner. "Easy chairs" with oak frames. Seat and back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Model Jh-505 Cow Horn Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
. These teak, rosewood, and cane Hans Wegner "Cow Horn" chairs manufactured by Johannes Hansen by hand by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s Mid-century Modern
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully Restored Hans J. Wegner Queen Size Teak Bed with Nightstands by GETAMA Fully restored
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Vintage Danish Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Dark Oak and Off-white Bouclé Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Ox-chair Queen model AP-47. Easy chair with tubular steel frame. Sides, seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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 GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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 Wegner JH-515 Black Leather Teak Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage easy chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. Rare
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Hans Wegner Easy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hans wegner easy for your home. A hans wegner easy — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a hans wegner easy, we have 184 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a hans wegner easy — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A hans wegner easy, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one hans wegner easy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Carl Hansen & Søn produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Easy?

A hans wegner easy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,519, while the lowest priced sells for $1,042 and the highest can go for as much as $28,863.

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