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Hans Wegner Wing Chair for Carl Hansen & Sons, Model Ch445
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner wing chair for Carl Hansen & Sons, Model Ch445. Maroon fabric. Denmark, 2000's
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
stainless steel frame. Hans J. Wegner’s expertise for sculptured design and demand for quality craftsmanship
Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wing / Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Labeled
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Wing / Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Labeled Hans Wegner for
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool

Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs in Pierre Frey Mohair Velvet, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
stainless steel frame. Hans J. Wegner’s expertise for sculptured design and demand for quality craftsmanship
Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

CH445 Wing Lounge Chair Designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 2006
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic designer CH445 Wing Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, 1960 for Carl Hansen & Son
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wing chair by Carl Hansen, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2018 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen 2x Available
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. They date to circa 2018
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Blue Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Wing chair, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At the
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2020 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Yellow Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair dates to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2021 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair dates to 2021 and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2020 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Patterned Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and grey/black/navy color blocked fabric. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2020 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fabric. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2020 Carl Hansen & Son CH445 Wing Lounge Chair and CH446 Ottoman by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grey color blocked fabric. The set was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2020 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Yellow Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fabric. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
2020 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Brown/Grey Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
991. The Chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Ch07 Oak Finish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son circa 2006 White Oak, suede leather
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl Hansen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Rosewood

Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-47 in mahogany
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs in mahogany New upholstetred with vintage tan aniline
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. Wegner's most iconic and groundbreaking designs. Its wing-like seat and elegant curved backrest and three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chair in Orange Velvet like Fabric OX
By Carl Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of stunning mint condition wing chairs by Hans Werner for Carl Hansen. The chair shares the OX
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Danish Modern Virgin Wool Upholstery Rosewood Frames Longe Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very comfortable virgin wool upholstery rosewood frames wing arms armchairs lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Sleek Danish Modern Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Black Leather, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in New York, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921–2003) Sculptural sofa by Hans Wegner contemporary Ib Kofod-Larsen, for Selig
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs in Lelièvre Bouclé, Oak and Teak, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen, Lelièvre Paris, Madsen & Schubell
Located in The Hague, NL
era include Arnold Madsen, Finn Juhl, Philip Arctander, Kurt Olsen and Hans Wegner.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Lovely and large Scandinavian Red and Black Wingback Armchair 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
around the 1950s and is similar to the 'Papa Bear' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner. The armchair has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Pair of Svend Skipper Lounge Chairs for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Utrecht, NL
. For its resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair and Foot Stool
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Point Richmond, CA
many of his Danish contemporaries (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, and Hans Wegner) Wikkelsø’s designs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chair for Skippers Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Svend Skipper
Located in Utrecht, NL
resemblance to Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that name, however
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

European Upholstered Lounge Chair, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
back is lightly bent and hugs a sitter in the manner of the famous Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign: Argentor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Metal

Big Mirror Sign, Argentor, Year, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Austria
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Medida :1920, Car Sculpture in wood Sign: Argentor wien
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner Wing Armchair GE 181
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Hans Wegner wing chair frame in lacquered oak with green striped upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner Wing Armchair GE 181
Hans J. Wegner Wing Armchair GE 181
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner, Shell Chair Mod CH07 by Carl Hansen & Sön, Denmark, 1964
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basel, BS
Indulge in the ultimate in elegance and luxury with this iconic Hans J. Wegner lounge chair
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Camperdown, NSW
Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl was one of the great masters of mid-20th
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner Wing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner wing chair designed in 1970 and produced by Getama
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Hans Wegner  Wing Chair
Hans Wegner  Wing Chair
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner Wing Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare and early wing chair designed by Hans Wegner. Very good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Hans Wegner Wing Chair
Hans Wegner Wing Chair
H 41 in Dm 33 in
Hans Wegner Wing Chair by Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son is a brand new piece executed in a highly expensive 'Balder' fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Hans Wegner Wing Chair by Carl Hansen
Hans Wegner Wing Chair by Carl Hansen
H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Wing Chair by Hans Wegner
By A. P. Stohlen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York City, NY
Wing Chair by Hans Wegner for AP Stohlen, Newly reupholstered in taupe linen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Linen

Wing Chair by Hans Wegner
Wing Chair by Hans Wegner
H 37 in W 33 in D 38 in
Hans Wegner Inspired Vintage Modern Wing Back Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A great example of mid-century modern design with exaggerated lines, large curved wing back, sleek
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

"Wing" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Wing" Lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen. Design 1960 Chrome-plated steel and wool
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Hans J. Wegner wing chair in original leather, model CH445
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / wing chair original upholsterd with aniline leather. Frame of
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans J. Wegner - "Wing Chair" model Ap-45 by AP-Stolen ca 1965
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Hans J. Wegner (1914 Tønder, Denmark – 2007) was a famous Danish designer, renowned for his
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner wing chair in full grain leather, model CH445
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / wing chair new upholstered with full grain aniline leather. Frame of
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

the Papa Bear by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
. Design by Hans J Wegner made by A.P. Stolen. Chair in image is a representation. Chairs will be
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

the Papa Bear by Hans Wegner
the Papa Bear by Hans Wegner
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 38.5 in
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
The CH07 shell chair was created in 1963 by the Danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007). It is
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in L 29.14 in
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
The CH07 shell chair was created in 1963 by the Danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007). It is
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in L 29.14 in
Papa Bear Chairs By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The best lounge chair ever? A pair of stately and sculptural Papa Bear wing chairs having
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Papa Bear Chairs By Hans J. Wegner
Papa Bear Chairs By Hans J. Wegner
H 39 in W 36.5 in D 35.5 in
Hans Wegner CH445 Wing Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen and Sons 3 Available
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Hudson, NY
Priced per chair. Four available in yellow The Wegner Wing Chair was born in 1960 with a simple
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner CH445 Wing Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen and Sons 2 Available
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Hudson, NY
classic back to life. The look of the CH445 Wing Chair is unmistakably Hans J. Wegner. Like other of his
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Wing Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair. Teak arms, beech legs, fresh upholstery in houndstooth.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Wing Chair
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Wing Chair
H 38.5 in W 35.75 in D 35.5 in
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Grey Fabric CH445 Wing Chair, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960, very few of the CH445 wing chairs were produced. In
Category

Early 2000s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Hans J. Wegner Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Wegner wing chair and Wegner Shell chair are internationally recognized classics. Hans Wegner’s furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
Hans J. Wegner Sofa for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
H 27.96 in W 71.66 in D 32.29 in
Hans J. Wegner Ge290 Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
which such as the Hans Wegner Wishbone chair, Wegner wing chair and Wegner shell chair are
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Ge290 Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950
Hans J. Wegner Ge290 Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950
H 35.83 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Highback Easy Chair with Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner, circa 1980
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
chairs, many of which—such as the Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair, Wegner Wing Chair, and Wegner Shell Chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fabric, Teak

Wing Lounge and Ottoman by Hans Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
matching rosewood framed ottoman. By Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. 23"W 32"D 36"H 17"SH - Ottoman 21"D
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Vintage 1960s Danish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Daybed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
designed countless chairs, many of which such as the Hans Wegner Wishbone chair, Wegner wing chair and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Rush, Oak

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Hans Wegner Wing For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hans wegner wing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hans wegner wing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and beech. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage hans wegner wing now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hans wegner wing — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hans wegner wing made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and A. P. Stohlen each produced at least one beautiful hans wegner wing that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Wing?

The average selling price for a hans wegner wing at 1stDibs is $7,051, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $16,800 for the highest priced.

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