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Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern folding lounge chair in the iconic style of Hans Wegner. Strong walnut frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
If this pair of popular folding chairs with rope seats and backs looks familiar, it is because it
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cord
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Folding Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair folding chairs with hanging bracket of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid-century folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner and Ebert Weiss
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Lounge folding chair with handles and beautiful woven cane seat.
All original.
It is a very
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Modern Folding Rope & Walnut Folding Side Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful single desk side chair in solid walnut frame with rope seat and back, the chair is in
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs Made in Yugoslavia after Wegener c 1950/1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of folding lounge chairs, Made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rope
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
H 77 in W 60 in D 72 in
Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
This gorgeous piece of mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Styled After Hans Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage folding rope lounge chair designed and manufactured in Yugoslavia circa 1960s. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
matching woven papercord rope folding swivel chairs. Sleek classic design in the style of Hans Wegner with
Category
Vintage 1960s Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch
Pair of Danish Midcentury Folding Deck Chairs in Solid Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique and very charming folding deck chairs made in Denmark in the 1950s. Built in cup holders in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure
Category
Antique 1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
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
Hans Wegner Valet Chair by PP Møbler, Denmark, Pine and teak
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wegner's iconic valet chair takes his abilities in design, scaling, proportion and craftsmanship to
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Beechwood 'Laminex' Folding Chair by Jens Nielsen 80s for Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Jens Nielsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in GOOR, NL
Wegners JH512. The minimalistic design and surprisingly comfortable sit make this chair really suitable
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Hans Olsen 'Balloon' Folding Armchair in Nubuck 'Suede', Mid-Century Danish
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
black metal folding frame.
A design classic, and a comfortable and fully useable lounge chair in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
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
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 29 in
Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Morten Gøttler
Located in Glendale, CA
classic folding lounge chair. Featuring a solid teak frame with woven flat-rope forming a comfortable seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope, Teak
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen & Son
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Gottler outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' chair in teak and sesame for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Teak
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Morten Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Morten Gøttler
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
Designed by Morten Gøttler, the 'MG501 Cuba' folding chair is ideal as an extra or permanent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Gottler 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Oak, Black Paint and Webbing for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Morten Gøttler
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
Designed by Morten Gøttler, the 'MG501 Cuba' folding chair is ideal as an extra or permanent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cotton
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Danish Modern AT-304 Sawhorse table by Hans Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
Model AT 304, also called Sawhorse, teak table with oak legs. The folding leaf is held by a brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
JH501 and the Folding Chair JH512.”*
*Hans Wegner, One Good Chair, by Christian Holmsted Olesen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner Furniture poster by PP Mobler 2006 vintage Danish Design
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
representation of the furniturer by the Danish designer Hans J. Wegner.
Some Presented models:
Chinese Chair
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
H 80.71 in W 102.76 in D 19.3 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
better'. However, Wegner was aware that he could not create the 'perfect' chair, which gave him the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
Circles!
Sought after by professional decorators for decades, these folding magazine racks add just the
Category
Vintage 1950s Montenegrin Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
H 13 in W 20 in D 17 in
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
folded Le Klint shade. The lamp was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1940s and is associated with Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Ash
H 24.81 in Dm 18.9 in
Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
By Gemla, Poul Volther
Located in Dronten, NL
folded down to create a daybed. The sofa is recently upholstered with beautiful moss green Kvadrat fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Knoll Studio Collection - Binder - Catalogues - Price List - Year 2000
By Marcel Breuer, Fritz Hansen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rochester, NY
colorfully illustrated in folding and accordion type multi page formats. Brno, Ricchio, Mies van der Rohe
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 10.75 in D 2.25 in
Sconce attributed to Mouille Serge
By Serge Mouille
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
interesting outliers in his body of work.)
As with Prouvé’s folded metal forms and Matégot’s perforated steel
Category
Vintage 1930s French Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Hans Wegner Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Hand Wegner folding lounge chair with cane seat and back.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Hans Wegner Style Woven Rope Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven rope folding chair in the style of Hans Wegner.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pale Yellow Rope Folding Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bedford, NY
Woven rope folding chair sprayed yellow. made on Yugoslavia in the
style of Hans Wegner. Can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Faversham, GB
Folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner, solid wood frame in black with woven organic rope seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech
Mid-Century Beech Folding Chairs in the Style of H. Wegner, Set of Two
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of folding chairs made in the 1950s, very similar to the 512 model chair from H. Wegner, but
Category
Mid-20th Century Bosnian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Cord, Wood
H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 23.43 in
Ebert Wels Rope Folding Chairs Set of Two
By Ebert Wels
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Mid-Century Modern Wegner style folding lounge chairs designed by English designer Ebert Wels
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope
Great Pair of Hans Wegner Style Saddle Tooled Leather Folding Chairs and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Mount Penn, PA
comfortable chairs fold so you can use them all the time or when you require them. Matched with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
H 29 in W 26 in D 21 in
Hans Wegner Chaise Lounge
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After seeing critical and commercial success with his folding "Rope Chair" in the late 1940s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
1956 Poul M. Volther Drop-Leaf Midcentury Dining/Console Table for Frem Røjle
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
focus was on functionalism and along with Børge Mogensen and Hans Wegner (both of whom were involved
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner oak folding chair with seat and back of woven cane.
Beautiful original condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Hans Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen, Model JH512, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Rare folding chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen in cane and oak, model JH512, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Folding Chair Model JH512 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early folding chair model JH512 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Folding Chair Model JH512 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding chair model JH512 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Hans Wegner Folding Chair Model JH512 Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding chair model JH512 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 29.14 in
A Pair Of Hans Wegner Oak Folding Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Hans Wegner folding chairs, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Constructed of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Slipper Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Style Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern low chair with woven seat and back. Great for indoor or outdoor use
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hans Wegner JH512 Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Folding chair in oak and cane designed by Hans Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen model JH512
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair
By AFM, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Redding, CT
Hans Wegner style folding rope chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Mid-Century Hans Wegner Style Folding Rope Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Trenton, NJ
The unique Mid-Century Modern design of this vintage folding rope chair combines quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Mid-Century Hans Wegner Style Folding Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Hans Wegner style folding chair, around 1960, teak wood with weaving. The wood and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
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Wegner Folding Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wegner folding chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wegner folding chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and oak. There are many kinds of the wegner folding chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wegner folding chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and A.P. Stolen each produced at least one beautiful wegner folding chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Wegner Folding Chair?
Prices for a wegner folding chair start at $375 and top out at $21,340 with the average selling for $2,850.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Wegner Folding Chair
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify a Hans Wegner chair, look for hallmarks of his style. Most joints feature mortise and tenon construction, and armrests and seat supports are often hand-sculpted. Nearly all of his chair frames are solid wood. A piece fashioned out of wood composites is unlikely to be genuine. Find a collection of expertly vetted Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Hans Wegner chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. The Danish furniture designer did design his pieces with functionality in mind, striving to craft chairs that users would enjoy sitting in. Many of his chairs built upon traditional designs, such as the Peacock chair inspired by the classic Windsor chair. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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