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Set of four CH24 Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Wishbone chairs. Denmark 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Torino, IT
Set of four CH24 Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Wishbone chairs. Denmark 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Hans Wegner WISHBONE Chairs, Set of 10
By Carl Hansen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007); Carl Hansen (Denmark)
Marking(s
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in bari, IT
Nordic style chairs by Hans Wegner for Frans & Sons
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Wishbone Chair / Y-Chair Modell CH24 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
The Wishbone Chair, or Y-Chair, Model CH24 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, is a timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Paint
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 20.67 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in sand coloured boucle and good
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner Model CH 24 from Carl Hansen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a used CH24 Wishbone chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Magrethe wool from Nevotex and good quality
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black pure aniline leather and good
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Carl Hansen Wishbone Chairs and One Ottoman Off-White Frames
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
The Wishbone Chair was Carl Hansen's most celebrated design. Originally designed by Hans Wegner, it
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in mokka aniline leather and good
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair Ch24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac vintage aniline leather
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in canvas with leather tubing and
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac pure aniline leather and
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac pure aniline leather and
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 'CH24' wishbone dining chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six 'CH24' dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark. The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen in oak and Danish rope, designed by Hans Wegner in 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 20 deep x 30
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" is in oak and Danish rope, designed in 1950 and those
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
produced ones. This iconic model created in 1950 by Hans Wegner is also known as the "Wishbone chair" and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair Beech Green w/ Papercord
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted spring green with a
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak / Papercord Black
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with an oak frame painted black with a natural paper cord
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
C. 2020 Set of Five Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2023 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Dark Purple w/ Papercord 3x Avail
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is three CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs made with a solid beech frame painted dark purple and
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2023 Pair of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Lavendar
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH24 Wishbone dining chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. These
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cord, Paper, Beech, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
We have professionally restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Papercord, Oak
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
We have restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone chair to
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cord, Papercord
Wishbone Chair Model CH24 By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Black Wood wishbone Woven Natural Papercord CH24 Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a single black finished ash Hans Wegner Y chair (wishbone chair) that features amazing and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Set Of Four Wishbone Chairs Model Ch24 Made In Beech By Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
wishbone chair is one of his best-known works and a firm icon in Danish furniture tradition.
Dimensions: H
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
2021 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner in Soft Yellow / Hollyhock
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech wood frame, painted Hollyhock yellow
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, design 1950, production afterwards
The Wishbone chair is one of the best known and most
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Mahogany
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Mahogany
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak, Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of 4 armchairs of oak. ^^^^^^PRICED PER CHAIR
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Set of Twelve Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of twelve wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner CH24 Vintage Oak Wishbone Y Chair for Carl Hansen Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Hans J. Wegner Iconic Wishbone Chair.
Model CH24 in oiled oak and papercord.
Vintage version from
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wishbone Chairs set of 6 in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of Six Hans J. Wegner "CH-24" Wishbone chairs from the Carl Hansen & Sons production in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set Of Four Wishbone Chairs In Navy Blue By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4 Y-chairs, model CH24, Designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. The
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of 6 Early Wishbone Chairs in Oak By Carl Hansen and So
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition considering the age with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
- Stamped by producer
- height of seat 43 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
Wicker and Oak Armchairs in the Style of Hans J. Wegner Wishbone Chair Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Almelo, NL
Wicker and Oak Armchairs in the Style of Hans J. Wegner Wishbone Chair, Denmark, 1960s
A refined
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of CH-24 arm chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1950. Often
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
'Wishbone' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and made in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Hansen and Søn.An
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Set of Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original set of six Wishbone Armchairs, designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2023 Set of Three Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Dining Arm Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three CH24 Wishbone dining chairs, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
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Danish Wishbone Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish wishbone chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and papercord, every Danish wishbone chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Danish wishbone chair, we have 138 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish wishbone chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Danish wishbone chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Carl Hansen each produced at least one beautiful Danish wishbone chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Danish Wishbone Chair?
The average selling price for a Danish wishbone chair at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $78 on the low end and $16,561 for the highest priced.
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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.
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