Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Danish, 1914-2007
Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.
Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.
Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Hans Wegner "Round" Walnut & Leather Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Top-Grain Leather ‘Round’ chair designed by Danish craftsman, Hans J. Wegner, for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark circa 1940’s. Internationally known as “The Chair,” Wegn...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
Additional information:
Material: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Teak
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner
Use alone or add to your wall system with this single column in teak designed by Hans...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Teak
“Saw Horse” Extendable Dining Table in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
“Saw Horse” Extendable Dining Table in Oak by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck,1950s
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Material: Oak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
Additional information:
Material: Upholstery, Oak, Teak
We are pleased to offer this true icon of Danish design, the incredi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Upholstery
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1947, this fully restored Hans Wegner peacock chair features Windsor chair styling and characteristic attention to detail. The solid oak and teak frame has a high, arched...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Papercord, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Ry-25 Rosewood President Sideboard/Credenza Produced by RY Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Produced in 1959, this Hans J. Wegner 'President' Tambour door credenza Model Ry-25 came in teak and rosewood. The "upgraded" Rosewood edition came with steel legs and solid rosewood...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Metal
MCM Hans Wegner Fdb Mobler J-16 Rocker C.1960
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original J-16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner. A Danish update off the classic Windsor silhouette with elongated turned spindles, braided papercord seat, and matte black lacqu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Papercord, Wood
Hans J. Wegner GE 290A High Back Lounge Chair, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290A by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice patina and original cushions in light maroon wool fabric, marked.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Wool
Hans Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner valet chair for Johannes Hansen, Model JH-514. The ultimate valet chair designed to hold your coat, pants and tie to keep them from wrinkling with storage for belts and a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Brass
Hans Wegner Oak Cigar Sofas in White Pebbled Fabric for Getama, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner oak Model GE240/2 "Cigar Sofa" for Getama, 1950s. Recently re-upholstered by the previous owner with removable slipcovers in a white pebble weave. These sofas feature ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" CH-29 Desk Side for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price is for each
Iconic “Sawbuck” CH-29 Desk Side designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1952. This chair is defined by its A-sh...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Wood, Oak
Eight Armchairs by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight oak armchairs model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
This set of chairs came directly from the Francis A. Countway Lib...
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1960s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
Rare Set of 8 Hans Wegner Bullhorn Chairs by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare set of 8 original Hans J. Wegner Bullhorn chairs.
These chairs are in teak with rosewood joins. Immensely well made and extremely co...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
Twelve Teak Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of twelve solid teak "round" chairs deigned by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This is an original set that has always lived together. The teak has been oiled and th...
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1950s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner AP-16 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-16 lounge chair. Designed in 1951. Produced by AP Stolen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 8 Hans Wegner "W2" Cane Seat Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner "W2" dining chairs. Designed in 1953. Produced by C.M. Madsens Fabikker.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair designed in 1950 and Produced by GETAMA.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair designed in 1950 and produced by GETAMA.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Slatted teak bench, or table designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Johannes Andersen, circa 1950s.
Bench slats have been cleaned and oiled with teak o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Teak
1950s Danish Oak Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A newly upholstered oak 'round' chair produced previous to 1954, with original impressed stamp,
'Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK'. Model JH-501.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Dining Table by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dining table by Hans J Wegner
A “China” dining table, Model PP-76 by Hans Wegner in mahogany for Johannes Hansen Mobelfabrik. Originally designed in 1947, this example was made by P...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Mahogany
Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 lounge chairs designed in 1960 and produced by A. P. Stolen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic shell chair with backrest and seat in walnut veneer on a base of soap treated oak is a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the Classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. Wh...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Wool
Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-525 armchairs designed in 1959 and produced by Johannes Hansen. Note: I have two more in need of reupholstering.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Cigar" Model teak sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s. It retains it's original finish and has been recently teak oiled. Reu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GE01 Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: Hans Wegner GE01 solid oak daybed in two sections, with an adjustable back and original red wool cushions.
Height with back straight up 35.50
Height with flat back is 15.50
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Wool
Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-29 "Papa Bear" Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-29 "Papa Bear" footstool designed in 1953 and produced by AP Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner CH-22 lounge chair designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-236 sofa designed in 1954 and produced by GETAMA. We have another one that we can reupholster for you. Send us your fabric. Store for...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Hans Wegner cow horn chairs with cane woven seats.
Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-671 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-671 lounge chairs designed in 1967 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cord, Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-240 "cigar" chair designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA. We have more that we can reupholster for you. Send us your fabric. Store forme...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-240 sofa designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs designed in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner AP 39 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner lounge chairs designed in 1959 and produced by AP Stolen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Hans Wegner "The Chairs"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Hans Wegner "The Chairs" Designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen
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1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner armchair, Denmark.
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1930s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner AP 16 Arm Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP 16 arm chair designed in 1951 and produced by AP Stolen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hans J. Wegner furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,167 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 368 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Hans J. Wegner were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, and Børge Mogensen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $170 and can go as high as $110,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,031.
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- Is Hans Wegner real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hans Wegner is indeed a real person. He was a prolific furniture designer affectionately referred to as “the master of the chair”. Throughout his lifetime, he created 500 chairs, all considered masterpieces. Shop a collection of Hans Wegner’s furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I pronounce Hans Wegner?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Hans Wegner, say "Hans VEG-ner." His last name is Danish. Native speakers of the language may say the surname like "VAY-ner," but "VEG-ner" is the standard in English. Find a selection of Hans Wegner furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Hans J. Wegner was famous for creating chairs and other types of seating. Some of the Danish designer's most well-known pieces include the Papa Bear chair, the Round chair, the Wishbone chair and the China chair. Find a collection of Hans J. Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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, 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 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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