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Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early pair
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner flag halyard easy chair with original white steel frame and black shoes, orange neck
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 45.28 in
Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An early c. 1950 Flag Halyard chair in very good vintage condition. Hans Wegner conceived this
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane Jh-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, 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
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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
pair of “Sawbuck” CH 29 chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
The iconic "Sawbuck" chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1952
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Hans Wegner designed, mid-century, white lacquered rocking chair with woven rope seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak
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 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find Hans J. Wegner designed Oak rocking chair produced by Mikael Laursen. An early
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner Oak Rocking Chair
H 30.25 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Teak and Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific early Papabear chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in the late 60's. This example in solid
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950. Very early original Hans J. Wegner CH-22
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1950
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back rocker, 1944 designed. Featuring Beech framework with 3 ply
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
himself, Hans J. Wegner. This is model ‘GE-290’ with solid oak frames and the original green spring
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Four Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner PP 203 Oak and Wenge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
A rare and stunning set of PP 203 chairs designed by Hans Wegner in 1969 and produced in that very
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Wood

Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Early Hans J. Wegner Pair Oak CH24 Wishbone Chairs Carl Hansen and Sons Denmark
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we offer this rare and early original matched pair of Hans J. Wegner
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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Jute, Oak

Set of 6 dining chairs, CH-29 (sawhorse chair) by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs, model CH-29, also called Sawhorse chair. Designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Early Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1950's Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic 'Peacock' Chair Model JH-550 produced
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Teak, Papercord, Ash

Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By 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

1950s Vintage Danish Hans Wegner Sawhorse Lounge Chairs - A Set Of 2
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Monrovia, CA
Very Rare Early Danish Teak Hans Wegner Sawhorse Lounge Chairs Design Mid Century Modern Teak and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Lounge Chairs, CH-22 in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wegner designed the CH22 lounge chair in 1950 for the ‘Købestævnet’ exhibition in Denmark. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
H 39.016 in W 36 in D 35 in
Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner JH-505 cow horn chair, 1952 The JH-505 chair is one of Danish master Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan, Rosewood

Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, Oak
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 18.12 in
'8' Hans Wegner-Style Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
" model CH24 dining chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1949. Crafted of bent oak
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fritz Hansen/Hans Wegner Frederick Sieck Designed Set of Six Dining/Office Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Westport, CT
paper label and Fritz Hansen/ Hans Wegner silver tag, very Fine all original condition.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner, Round Chair JH501, oak and cane, made by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Known as The Round Chair, or simply The Chair, Hans J Wegner created the design for Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Early Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful and rare set of four Hans Wegner model CH-23 oak dining chairs produced by Carl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair model AP34 by Danish designer Hans Wegner was designed in 1957 as a part of a series
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
/ 2' 6 3/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 5 Dining Chairs Model CH29P by Hans Wegner & Carl Hansen, Early Edition
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The saw bench chair CH29P in oak is an iconic dining room chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
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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

Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early set of "Cigar" lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wegner’s early chairs “possess all the properties that characterize Danish Design: they are based on a long
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceedingly rare Hans J. Wegner Model A721 cognac leather and oak early Danish Mid-century
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair in Ash & Teakwood, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair in Ash & Teakwood executed by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
H 29.5 in W 20.4 in D 19.7 in
Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, in Ash PP550
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in San Diego, CA
Peacock Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler is an easy chair with a natural papercord
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

1970s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn CH45 Rocking Chair in Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a scarce model CH45 Rocking Chair, designed by Hans Wegner in 1965, and manufactured by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Hans J. Wegner "Venus" Lounge Chair Fritz Hansen Model "FH 1736" in Teak & Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Hans J. Wegner iconic "Venus" shell chair from the very early Fritz Hansen production in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, in good condition. The Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak, Paper

Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans J. Wegner "CH28" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, Carl Hansen & Sons, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Rocking Chair Model ML33 by Hans J.Wegner for Mikael Laursen
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
red velvet upholstery appears to be original. Pobably produced in the early 1950s, it had been in one
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

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Early Hans Wegner Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of early hans wegner chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique early hans wegner chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and natural fiber. Early hans wegner chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern early hans wegner chairs are consistently popular styles. Many early hans wegner chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Johannes Hansen produced popular early hans wegner chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Early Hans Wegner Chairs?

Prices for early hans wegner chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, early hans wegner chairs begin at $875 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,781.

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