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Hans 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.
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Hans J. Wegner “Papa Bear” Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
An iconic and highly collectible work by Hans J. Wegner, this “Papa Bear” chair and ottoman set was produced by A.P. Stolen in the 1960s and remains one of the most celebrated achiev...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner AT 309 Drop leaf table
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Solid teak top, oak legs and beautifully patinated brass supports. Model 309 dining table by Hans Wegner, made by Andreas Tuck. Denmark 1950s. Scarce model. Beautiful condition gentl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid soap treated oak.
Original upholstery of wool.
Model 290, made by GETAMA.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16)
Made in Denmark, Designer Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen, around 1951.
Priced as a pair; we will ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans J Wegner Four Wishbone CH 24 Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern Wishbone CH 24 dining room chairs.
Design by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1950s.
S...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Oak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern bedside tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made in oakwood by original maker Ry Møbler, Denmark. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the min...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak