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Hans Wegner Ap30

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s

$7,561

H 20.48 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s

$7,561

H 20.48 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is based on the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner
AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner

$5,185 / item

H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak with seat in patinated black leather. Stamped from manufacturer AP

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

$7,217

H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This beautiful Piano stool model AP30 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Copenhagen has been

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s Wegner designed this

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

$6,530

H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A nice original piano stool by Hans J.Wegner, identical to the other one we have listed here, with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957
AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957

AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957 Additional Information

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J Wegner Stool in Stained Beech and Aniline Leather
Hans J Wegner Stool in Stained Beech and Aniline Leather

Hans J Wegner Stool in Stained Beech and Aniline Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hans J Wegner "Music Stool", model AP-30, executed in stained beech and manufactured by A.P. Stolen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s

Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s

$6,805

H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in

Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is based on the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool
Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool

Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool

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H 9.85 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in

Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Naestved, DK

The very rare piano stool, AP30 by Hans J. Wegner AP30 in teak and newly upholstered in nature

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool for AP-Stolen, circa 1955
Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool for AP-Stolen, circa 1955

Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool for AP-Stolen, circa 1955

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano stool for AP-Stolen. circa 1955.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30
Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30

Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30

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H 20.1 in W 27.5 in D 16.9 in

Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Munich, DE

. Made and stamped under the seat by AP Stolen. Model AP-30. This Wegner Piano Stool, though it was

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Vintage 1950s Danish Stools

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner
Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 16 in

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of teak and leather AP-30 stools designed by Hans Wegner for AP-Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner
Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 16 in

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of teak and leather AP-30 stools designed by Hans Wegner for AP-Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak
Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak

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H 19.69 in W 27.96 in D 16.54 in

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen

Located in Munich, DE

upholstery. Made by AP Stolen, Denmark (Anker Pedersen). Model AP-30. Designed 1957 This Wegner piano

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak

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H 19.69 in W 27.96 in D 16.54 in

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen

Located in Munich, DE

upholstery. Made by AP Stolen, Denmark (Anker Pedersen). Model AP-30. Designed 1957 This Wegner Piano

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Wool

AP 30 Stool by Hans J. Wegner
AP 30 Stool by Hans J. Wegner

AP 30 Stool by Hans J. Wegner

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H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

AP 30 Stool by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AP 30, piano stool in teak and patinated natural leather seat. Maker AP Stolen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool

Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool

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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 17 in

Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Music Stool

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Obscure and very rare piano bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen. Known as the "Music

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s Wegner designed this stool

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Teak & Leather Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Teak & Leather Ottoman for A.P. Stolen

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Teak & Leather Ottoman for A.P. Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

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...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, AP-30 Piano Bench in Mahogany & Original Natural Leather, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner, AP-30 Piano Bench in Mahogany & Original Natural Leather, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner, AP-30 Piano Bench in Mahogany & Original Natural Leather, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful Hans Wegner piano bench in natural patinated Cognac colored leather and light colored

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 Teak Piano Stool Ottoman, circa 1960
Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 Teak Piano Stool Ottoman, circa 1960

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 Teak Piano Stool Ottoman, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 teak piano stool ottoman, circa 1960. Hans J Wegner Model AP-30 teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Hans Wegner Ap30 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hans wegner ap30 available at 1stDibs. Each hans wegner ap30 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hans wegner ap30 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right hans wegner ap30, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Ap30?

Prices for a hans wegner ap30 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,800 and can go as high as $6,948, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans 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.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.