Hans Wegner for Getama GE270 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama GE270 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance of 22 ...
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE 270 Teak Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exceptional example of Danish Modern design, the GE-270 sofa was designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama in the 1950s.
Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inches A...
Upholstery, Teak
Pair Of Hans J. Wegner GE 270 Teak Lounge Chairs for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully matched pair of GE-270 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, these iconic seating pieces exemplify the elegance, craftsmanship, and functionality that de...
Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s.
Teak
Hans Wegner Danish mid century Lounge chairs GE 270 in black leather and teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
Pair of teak lounge chairs GE-270 designed by Hans Wegner in 1956 and made by Getama in Denmark during the late 1950’s or 1960’s, with original black leather cushions.
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric hallingdal65. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Teak
Teak Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama GE-270, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner Getama GE-270, 1956 The GE-270 lounge chairs, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, are a beautiful example of mid-century Scandinavian design.
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner GETAMA Ge-270 Teak Lounge Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-270 teak lounge chairs. Both are in excellent condition, with very minor wear.
Teak
Hans Wegner, Model Ge 270 Sofa for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Semi rare 1960s 3-seater sofa model GE 270 in teak with original green fabric upholstery designed by Hans J.
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Armchair in Kvadrat Fabric for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956.
Wool, Teak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner GE270 Chairs for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wegner 1950, manufactured by GETAMA, Denmark. Both chairs burn marked by maker.
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Teak Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Rarely seen teak sofa produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark, circa 1954. Featuring bespoke exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal 130.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This classic Wegner lounge chair for Getama is one of the lesser seen models and is therefore highly sought after. This example comes in teak with beautifully sculpted, curved armres...
Brass
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
GE-270 lounge chair designed in 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Rare GE-270 lounge chairs, designed in 1956 by Danish icon Hans Wegner.
Brass
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-270 by Getama in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model GE-270 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Getama in Denmark.
Brass
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner Model GE 270 Three-Seat "Cigar" Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Striking three-seat "Cigar" sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, model GE-270 designed in 1954. Teak frame has beautiful organic lines.
Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Armchair, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, teak lounge armchair, by Hans Wegner, for Danish company GETAMA, Gedsted, circa 1950s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 26.5" ...
Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Armchair in Kvadrat for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956.
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century GE-270 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of vintage model GE-70 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark. A stunning pair made from sculpted teak frames in a warm wood tone. In classic Danish styl...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored dark teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #116 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 Produced by GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frames with exposed brass fixtures. New cushions covered in yellow Kvadrat Hallingdal fabric.
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 pair of chairs, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s.
Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark, c1950s.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s.
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of teak GE-270 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Teak Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, Ge-270, Danish Modern, 1950's / 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A truly striking pair of teak lounge cigar chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted. This chairs are famous classics and typical Wegner. They are extremely comfortable to sit in ...
Hans Wegner GE-270 Getama Teak Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous pair of Hans Wegner Getama lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in black leather.
Rare Hans Wegner GE-270 Teak Sofa by Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sofa is in excellent condition. Model GE-270 by Getama.
Brass
Vintage GE-270 Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage GE-270 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Pair GE-270 Lounge Chairs in Teak by Hans Wegner
By GETAMA
Located in Hadley, MA
Pair GE-270 lounge chairs in Teak by Hans Wegner for Getama.
Teak
Danish Teak Armchair by Hans J Wegner GE270 for GETAMA, Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Haderslev, DK
All original Hans J Wegner teak armchair GE270 with original upholstery. As shown on one of the closeups the chair is labelled with the early brand mark. The chair is in a very g...
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Pair of GE-270 Teak Lounge Chairs for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of GE-270 teak lounge chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Getama.
Teak, Wool
Pair of Rare GE270 Armchairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good original pair of these scarce model lounge chairs by Wegner, the frames in very good condition with a nice patina, new webbing and fresh new cushion covers in orange flec...
Pair of Rare Oak GE270 Armchairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good original pair of these scarce model GE270 lounge chairs by Wegner, the frames in very good condition with a nice patina, new webbing and fresh new cushion covers in grey ...
Wool, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ge-270 Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage GE-270 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GE270 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful GE270 armchair in solid teak designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark.
Pair of Hans J Wegner GE-270 Teak Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of Hans J Wegner easy chairs, model GE-270. Produced by GETAMA in the late 1950s. Solid teak frame with brass details, new cushions upholstered in a wool fabric and new straps...
Teak
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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner GE-270 Getama Teak, Danish Modern Design
Located in Berlin, DE
A truly striking pair of teak GE-270 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted.
Early Hans J Wegner GE-270 Easy Chair in Teak, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner style GE-270 teak armchair, made in 1956 in Denmark produced by GETAMA, Gedsted Denmark.
Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner GE270 Arm Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner GE270 arm chairs designed in 1950 and produced by Getama
Brass
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century teak lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted (Model GE-270). It has been professionally reupholstered, and has new cushion inserts and ...
Teak
Danish Modern Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Mid-Century lounge chair by Hans Wegner for Getama, Model GE-270. It has a teak frame and professionally reupholstered cushions.
Brass
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hudson, NY
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair for Getama (GE-270). Teak frame with indoor/outdoor cushion.
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Teak Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner GE-270 GETAMA Teak, 1955, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
A truly striking pair of teak GE-270 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Gedsted.
Brass
Hans Wegner Teak Lounge Chair Model GE-270
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted teak GE-270 lounge chair, professionally re-upholstered in a knubby "cafe au lait" Maharam fabric.
Brass
$6,641 / set
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
Oak
$5,496Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Danish Midcentury Easy Chair with Teak Armrests, 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around. The frame and a...
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-236/4, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish four-seater sofa, model GE236/4 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1950, with a solid oak frame and original spring loaded cushions with original beige/grey stri...
Wool, Oak
$4,000
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in
Hans J. Wegner Model 290A Lounge Chair, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made of solid oak. New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Model 290A, made by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
$4,523
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted Denmark Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The sofa is a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmark, 1914-200...
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Johannes Andersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of lovely Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern easy chairs in solid teak. Beautifully sculpted details and curved armrests with a ...
Teak
1950's Arne Vodder Attributed Wing-back Teak Lounge Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern high back teak wing-back lounge chair attributed to Arne Vodder, fully restored and re-upholstered in velvet fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age a...
Velvet, Teak
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair
By Poul Jensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Jensen Style Mid Century Walnut Z Lounge Chair This chair measures: 27.25 wide x 31.5 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 22 inches Gr...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,700
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 30 in
Mid Century Teak Lounge Chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Dokka Mobler
Located in New York, NY
This Scandinavian teak lounge chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolp Relling was designed in the 1950s for Dokka Mobler. The chair features a sculptural teak frame and has been reupholstere...
Fabric, Teak
$4,685 / set
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
Mid-century modern Pair of GE 375 Scandinavian lounge chairs, with 2 armrests
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of GE 375 Scandinavian lounge chairs, with one pair of armrests. Getama edition from the 1970s. The armrests can be positioned on one chair to create an armchair, or on either s...
Oak
$4,000
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in
Hans J. Wegner Model 290A Lounge Chair, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made of solid oak. New upholstered with vintage Yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Model 290A, made by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
Vintage Danish Lounge Chair by Aage Pedersen for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish lounge chair GE-88 by Aage Pedersen for GETAMA Denmark 1960s. Danish modern lounge chair model GE88 designed by the owner of the GETAMA furniture factory Aage Pederse...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs, USA, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs, handcrafted in the USA. Built upon sturdy oak frames with a refined walnut stain, these chairs...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm lounge chairs Offered is a beautifully pair of original lounge chairs by Cintique. They are all original and feature the original green ...
Walnut
$5,942
H 31.5 in W 108.27 in D 33.47 in L 31.5 in
Danish Modern Oak Sofa GE-236/4 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Sofa GE-236/4 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1960s. Iconic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern four seater sofa designed by Hans J Wegner for Getama Denmark in 1955. Mo...
Oak
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs. This exam...
Oak, Bouclé
Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in New York, NY
The definition of iconic, this classic Mid Century Danish Modern lounge chair, is known as The Cigar Chair, it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. This example was produced in D...
Upholstery, Oak
Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series because of the shape of the arm. Teak arms with oak body. Somewhat beefier than the GE-...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Oak
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.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
To celebrate the Wishbone’s 70th anniversary, Carl Hansen & Søn’s third-generation CEO, Knud Erik Hansen, shares some of the secrets behind the beloved chair.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.