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Hans Wegner Ap62

Hans Wegner AP 62 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak, Produced by AP Stolen
Hans Wegner AP 62 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak, Produced by AP Stolen

Hans Wegner AP 62 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak, Produced by AP Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: AP Stolen Era:  1960s Dimensions: 30 wide x

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner / Arne Poulsen Loveseat, Model AP62
Hans Wegner / Arne Poulsen Loveseat, Model AP62

Hans Wegner / Arne Poulsen Loveseat, Model AP62

$8,500

H 29.9 in W 53.9 in D 31.5 in

Hans Wegner / Arne Poulsen Loveseat, Model AP62

By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the Hans Wegner/Arne Poulsen loveseat, Model AP62! The Hans Wegner/Arne Poulsen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Down

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with ottoman , Model AP62, Leather, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with ottoman , Model AP62, Leather, 1960s

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with ottoman , Model AP62, Leather, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair and ottoman, upholstered with patinated cognac leather. Frame of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1970s Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen AP62 Long Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
1970s Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen AP62 Long Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather

1970s Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen AP62 Long Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an AP62 Three Seat Sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in 1965. This example

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM A high

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Other

Two "AP62" Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by Hans Wegner
Two "AP62" Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by Hans Wegner

Two "AP62" Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by Hans Wegner

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H 26.78 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

Two "AP62" Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

A pair of beautiful Danish 1960s "AP-62" lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa for AP Stolen, 1960
Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa for AP Stolen, 1960

Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa for AP Stolen, 1960

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H 27.56 in W 76.38 in D 30.71 in

Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa for AP Stolen, 1960

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Paris, FR

AP-62 Sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for the manufacturer AP Stolen, Denmark. 1960. Solid

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Danish "AP-62" Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Hans Wegner
1960s Danish "AP-62" Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Hans Wegner

1960s Danish "AP-62" Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Leather by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A Danish 1960s "AP-62" lounge chair by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. The arms have been re

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of lounge chairs AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of lounge chairs AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner

Pair of lounge chairs AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner

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H 26.78 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in

Pair of lounge chairs AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant and sober design by Hans Wegner produced by the Danish manufacturer A.P. Stolen. The

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa, Model AP62/2, Leather and Oak, Denmark, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa, Model AP62/2, Leather and Oak, Denmark, 1960s

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa, Model AP62/2, Leather and Oak, Denmark, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner two-seat sofa, original upholstered with cognac leather. Frame of solid oak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa, Model AP62/2, Leather and Oak, Denmark, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa, Model AP62/2, Leather and Oak, Denmark, 1960s

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa, Model AP62/2, Leather and Oak, Denmark, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner two-seat sofa, original upholstered with cognac leather. Frame of solid oak. Model

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model AP-62 by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1960
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model AP-62 by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1960

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model AP-62 by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, 1960

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Paris, FR

Here is a rare version of Model AP-62 armchairs made of beautiful massive Rio Palissander, one of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Rosewood, Fabric

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner, Model AP 62
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner, Model AP 62

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner, Model AP 62

Located in Nashville, TN

Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Hans Wegner, Model AP 62. Original black leather on a

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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Two 1960s Danish "AP-62" Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
Two 1960s Danish "AP-62" Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

Two 1960s Danish "AP-62" Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A pair of imposing Danish 1960s "AP-62" lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. The solid

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Hans Wegner Solid Rosewood Sofa Model AP62 for AP Stolen
Hans Wegner Solid Rosewood Sofa Model AP62 for AP Stolen

Hans Wegner Solid Rosewood Sofa Model AP62 for AP Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hans Wegner soild rosewood sofa. Beautiful understated Sofa. Great size and scale! Nice carved

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Pair of AP-62 Chairs in Rosewood and Leather
Hans Wegner Pair of AP-62 Chairs in Rosewood and Leather

Hans Wegner Pair of AP-62 Chairs in Rosewood and Leather

Located in Nashville, TN

Rare pair of elegant rosewood and black leather chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Original, supple

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner AP-62 Settee
Hans Wegner AP-62 Settee

Hans Wegner AP-62 Settee

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H 28 in W 53 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner AP-62 Settee

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner AP-62 settee designed in 1960 and produced by AP Stolen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-62 Sofa
Hans Wegner AP-62 Sofa

Hans Wegner AP-62 Sofa

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H 28 in W 76 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner AP-62 Sofa

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner AP-62 sofa designer in 1960 and produced by AP Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs

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H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair Of Hans Wegner AP 62 lounge chairs designed in 1960 and produced by AP Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair of Hans Wegner AP-62 Lounge Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner AP-62 Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner AP-62 Lounge Chairs

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H 28 in W 30.5 in D 30 in

Pair of Hans Wegner AP-62 Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hans Wegner AP-62 lounge chairs designed in 1960 and produced by AP Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner AP62 Lounge Chair by Ap Stolen
Hans Wegner AP62 Lounge Chair by Ap Stolen

Hans Wegner AP62 Lounge Chair by Ap Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark

Located in New London, CT

Rare leather and solid teak Wegner chair by Danish furniture maker Arne Poulson in 1962 Leather has

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa Teak & Leather Denmark, 1960s
Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa Teak & Leather Denmark, 1960s

Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa Teak & Leather Denmark, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 77.56 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa Teak & Leather Denmark, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Basel, CH

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Typically understated design by

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak, Wenge

Hans Wegner AP62 Tall Lounge Chair in Teak and Cream Leather
Hans Wegner AP62 Tall Lounge Chair in Teak and Cream Leather

Hans Wegner AP62 Tall Lounge Chair in Teak and Cream Leather

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This impeccable Hans Wegner lounge chair is the rare tall model with the contoured head support

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Pair of AP-62 Chairs in Rosewood and Leather
Hans Wegner Pair of AP-62 Chairs in Rosewood and Leather

Hans Wegner Pair of AP-62 Chairs in Rosewood and Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sylacauga, AL

Rare pair of elegant rosewood and black leather chairs designed by Hans Wegner. These examples in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs
Pair of Rosewood Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs

Pair of Rosewood Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Rosewood Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs produced by A.P. Stolen. Wood has been Refinished

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Model AP62 Lounge Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark
Hans Wegner Model AP62 Lounge Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark

Hans Wegner Model AP62 Lounge Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Pair of Hans Wegner teak and black leather lounge chairs model no. AP62 manufactured by A P Stolen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wagner Rosewood AP 62 Four-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wagner Rosewood AP 62 Four-Seat Sofa

Hans J. Wagner Rosewood AP 62 Four-Seat Sofa

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H 29.14 in W 98.43 in D 30.71 in

Hans J. Wagner Rosewood AP 62 Four-Seat Sofa

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Porto, PT

Four-seat sofa, model AP 62, in black leather and rosewood. Bibliography: AP Stolen catalogue 1967

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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$30,069

H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in

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Located in London, England

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These are five CH37 Dining Chairs (sold individually) designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted ...

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Hans Wegner Ap62 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hans wegner ap62 for your home. Each hans wegner ap62 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the hans wegner ap62 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right hans wegner ap62, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made hans wegner ap62 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Arne Poulsen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Ap62?

A hans wegner ap62 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,600, while the lowest priced sells for $3,114 and the highest can go for as much as $9,580.

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 Seating for You

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.