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Hans J. Wegner JH 513 Chair Denmark Teak Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of eight Hans J. Wegner JH 513 chairs made by Johannes Hansen. Beautiful grained teak
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner JH 513 Chair Denmark Teak Leather
Hans J. Wegner JH 513 Chair Denmark Teak Leather
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner Black Leather and Chrome Airport Chairs, Set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Westport, CT
Hans Wegner black leather and chrome airport chairs (CH401 Kastrup Chair), set of 6 Made for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

60s, Danish Design by H.J.Wegner, Chair Ap38, Completely Restored, Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarm, 82
H.J.Wegner, airport chair, model AP38. Completely restored in natural cognac Italian leather with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
, and went into production in 1989. This pair of China chair in cherry wood and leather, produced by
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
4 Fritz Hansen dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s. Oak wood with black leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner Dining Chair
Hans Wegner Dining Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair / Rocking Chair
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Model AP 46
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ox chairs, model AP 46 by Hans J. Wegner. A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1960. Black leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

White Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly crafted dining chair largely devoid of extraneous detailing, having exposed oiled white
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

White Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly crafted dining chair largely devoid of extraneous detailing, having exposed oiled white
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kastrup Chair In Cognac Leather Model AP40 By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP40 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a remarkable part of the minimalist
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are great solid teak chairs in the style of Hans Wegner. Made in the USA.  
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant side chair with a generous exposed teak frame and a gently curved seat and back wrapped
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak. New leather cushions. Designed in 1953
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this chair is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs retain the original branded maker's mark. Designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner and produced by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J Wegner design oak and teak lounge chair model JH-713 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Simple
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 28 in D 24 in
5 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 11 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite model JH-540 valet chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair
H 37 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair
H 36.5 in W 34 in D 36.5 in
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the Century 2000 lounge chair features clean, modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
H 26.75 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair
H 28 in W 34 in D 30 in
Wegner Ox Chair-Russet Brown/Brushed Stainless Steel-by HansJ. Wegner Fredericia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner, the Ox Chair is an iconic statement piece with an indisputable presence
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s classic and most
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Chrome & Leather "Airport" Visitor Chairs by Wegner, Denmark, 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original black leather and chromed steel. "Airport" chairs. Designed By Hans J. Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of six model "W2" side chairs, in solid oak with patinated leather seats. Designed by Hans J
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Oak
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Beech
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Beech
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 27.5 in
CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a “Sawbuck” chair design by Hans Wegner and hand built by the Carl Hansen and Son funiture
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, Steel
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair
H 26.75 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
PP 68 Final Chair by Hans Wegner, with Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PP68 elbow chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, Denmark 1987. Sculpturally carved oak
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Seat Upholstered
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell chair has become an icon of modern design
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell chair has become an icon of modern design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Hans Wegner Teak Dining Chairs Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four teak dining chairs by Hans Wegner.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
with original saddle leather, circa 1970. Documented in Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs, Oda, pg. 191. Nice
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Oak Original Danish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
black leather seat and tapered legs. Hans J Wegner "The Chair" Stamped C M Madsens, made in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Wegner Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wegner leather chair for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every wegner leather chair was constructed with great care. There are 614 variations of the antique or vintage wegner leather chair you’re looking for, while we also have 32 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a wegner leather chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wegner leather chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made wegner leather chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Johannes Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wegner Leather Chair?

Prices for a wegner leather chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $190,435, while the average can fetch as much as $5,521.

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.