Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH 23
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of hans Wegner Teak Chairs Original Paper Cord Seats Original oiled finish to Frames
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Teak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH 23
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of hans Wegner Teak Chairs Original Paper Cord Seats Original oiled finish to Frames
Teak
Model no. CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Iconic mid-century modern design with webbed
Wood
$9,109 / set
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner dining CH 23 chairs Danish Mid Century set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
An original set of six Hans Wegner CH 23 dining chairs designed in 1950 and made during the 1950’s
Oak, Teak
Danish Vintage CH-23 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic Danish vintage CH-23 chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. This was made in
Papercord, Beech, Teak
Danish Modern CH-23 Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern leather dining chairs designed by the iconic designer Hans J. Wegner for
Leather, Oak, Teak
$5,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.75 in
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
Oak
$8,290 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Set of Eight Danish Vintage CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic set of eight Danish vintage CH-23 dining chairs by for Carl Hansen. They
Papercord, Teak, Beech
$9,746 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 Danish Hans Wegner CH-23 Beech Teak Dining Chairs Carl Hansen 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
backrests. The model CH-23 was designed in 1950 by Hans Wegner exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn
Papercord, Beech, Teak
$12,750
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 6 Early Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs, Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, expansive set of rare early Model CH 23 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner for
Oak
$9,000 / set
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Set of 8 Original Hans Wegner Oak CH23 Chairs by Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world with this exquisite set of original Hans Wegner CH-23 oak & rattan dining chairs. A lovely oak
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Danish Teak Vintage Drop Leaf Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
of eight teak CH-23 dining chairs by Hans Wegner that go amazingly well with this, seen listed under
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Set of 12 Oak Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Model CH 23 Set of 12 oak chairs, seats with woven cane. Designed 1950
Cane, Oak
Unavailable
H 30.25 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Eight Chair Dropleaf Dining Set Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Carl Hansen, model CH-23. Chair measurements below. Professionally restored and refinished by
Oak, Teak
Unavailable
H 30.25 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Six Chair Drop Leaf Dining Set Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
chairs with new cord seats, made by Carl Hansen, model CH-23. Chair measurements below. Professionally
Oak, Teak
Early Hans Wegner CH-23 Chairs Set of Four
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Set of four Hans Wegner model CH-23 oak dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Odense
Oak
Set of 12 Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CH 23
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of twelve (12) CH 23 dining chairs by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Odense, Denmark, ca
Set of Eight Hans J Wegner CH 23 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fully restored original set of eight Hans J Wegner CH 23 chairs for Carl Hanson & Son, circa 1951
1950s Vintage CH-23 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic CH-23 model chair designed by Hans Wegner, this was made in Denmark by Carl
Beech, Teak
Set of Four Hans Wegner Ch-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of four Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs.
Cord, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner CH-23 Teak and Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine set of eight Hans Wegner design CH-23 Teak, Beech and papercord woven seats. The CH-23
Papercord, Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner CH-23 Teak Dining Chairs A Pair
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. Denmark, circa. 1950
Papercord, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of six dining chairs model CH-23 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of six dining chairs model CH-23 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Papercord, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Beautiful and rare set of eight dining chairs model CH-23 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Danish Vintage CH-23 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic pair of Danish vintage CH-23 chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. They
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by iconic Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner for Carl
Wood, Rush, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern dining chairs model CH-23 by Hans J. Wegner.
Teak, Oak, Leather
Set of Four "CH 23" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of wonderful “CH 23” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Oak bases and teak back rests, paper cord
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Airport Lounge Chair, CH-401 with Matching Footrest
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This Hans Wegner airport/kastrup lounge chair has a matching footrest/ottoman, which is extremely
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark Set of Six Dining Chairs Model CH-23
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans Wegner designed for Carl Hansen and Sons, Denmark circa 1951. A set of six chairs in Oak with
Hans J. Wegner CH-23 Teak & Oak Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH-23 teak & oak dining chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn.
Oak, Teak
Set of Six Hans J. Wegner Ch-23 Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six original Hans J. Wegner Ch-23 dining chairs from the 1950s. Deceptively simple at first
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in L 29.93 in
Set of 4 Ch-23 Chairs Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs. The seat of paper cord oak frame and rail of teak
Oak, Teak, Papercord
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-23 solid teak dining chairs with original cord seats
Sold
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-30 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 10 dining chairs model CH-23 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 8 Danish Hans Wegner CH-23 Beech Teak Dining Chairs Carl Hansen 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
teak backrests. The model CH-23 was designed in 1950 by Hans Wegner exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn
Papercord, Beech, Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in L 29.5 in
Pair of Model CH-23 Dining Chairs with Rope Seats by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Danish modern teak and oak Model-23 dining chairs with rope seats by Hans Wegner
Rope, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four 1950s Danish CH-23 Chairs Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, England
A stunning set of four Hans Wegner Teak and Oak Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn. The chairs
Cord, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Midcentury CH 23 Side Chairs in Teak & Oak by Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six side chairs, in teak and oak with original cane woven seats. Designed by Hans J Wegner
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Midcentury CH 23 Side Chairs in Oak by Wegner Danish Design, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six side chairs, in solid oak with original cane woven seats. Designed by Hans J Wegner for
Cane, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner dining chairs with frame of partly solid oak. New weaved cane seat. Model CH
Cane, Oak
Set of 6 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 23 - Dining chair in teak and beech with seat in new paper cord. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen
Beech, Teak
Sold
H 30.12 in W 20.67 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Teak, Oak and Cane by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Teak, Oak and Cane by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information
Teak, Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CH23
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs model CH-23, teak seat and back, frames crafted of oak. Oak inlay on
Teak, Oak
Hans J Wegner Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original matched set of six Hans Wegner design dining chairs for Carl Hanson and Son CH-23
Teak, Cane
Hans J. Wegner Dining Chair
By Carl Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner dining chairs with frame of solid oak and teak. Original weaved papercord seat
Cane, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Dining Chair
By Carl Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner dining chairs with frame of solid oak and teak. New weaved cane seat. Model CH-23
Cane, Oak, Teak
6 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six CH-23 dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. The chairs have oak
Set of Eight Teak and Oak Dining Chairs by Wegner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of Eight Teak and Oak Dining Chairs (CH - 23 Chairs) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen and
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat
Teak
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat
Teak
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat
Teak
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat
Teak
Set of Eight Hans Wegner Model CH-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of eight Hans Wegner oak and teak model CH-23 dining chairs. All chairs with new paper cord.
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Set of Eight Dining Chairs Model CH-23
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design set of eight dining chairs model CH-23 for Carl Hanson & Son, Denmark. In very
Rush, Oak, Teak
Set of Eight Restored Hans Wegner Ch-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of eight dining chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son Cabinetmaker. Beautifully
Cord, Teak
Set of Ten Hans Wegner Oak and Paper Cord Model CH-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
A large set of ten Hans Wegner oak CH-23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Ch-23 Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH-23 dining chairs, set of 6, Denmark This is a beautiful and rare set of six
Papercord, Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six dining chairs designed by iconic Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner for Carl
Sold
H 29.88 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
Set of Four Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs in Cane, Teak and Oak, circa 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs in teak and oak with woven cane seats, circa 1950s.
Cane, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.75 in
Early Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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
Oak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 18.5 in D 16 in
Early Set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early set of 4 Hans Wegner CH-23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son
Cane, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-23 Beech and Teak Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, England
A set of four original Model CH-23 dining chairs, designed in 1950 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured
Cord, Papercord, Beech, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in L 29.93 in
Hans Wegner CH 23 Chairs in Oak and Papercord, Denmark 1950s, Set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six chairs, in solid oak with papercord seats. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Papercord, Oak
Sabre-Leg "AT-304" Dining Table by Hans Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
carefully restored and refinished. See our other items for six Hans Wegner CH-23 chairs, often matched
Brass
Single Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Long Beach, CA
One of our favourite Danish dining chairs. This Classic chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl
Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Cambridge, MA
A set of four classic CH-23 chairs by Hans Wegner. The frames are old growth teak and the red
Teak
Set of Six Hans Wegner CH-23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hudson, NY
Original production of Wegner's famous dining chairs, with teak back and oak frame; new Danish rope
$4,567 / set
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Dining Chair Roland Rainer, 1952, Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four bicolor dining chairs, which were designed by Roland Rainer and executed by Emil & Alfred Pollak, Vienna. The presented dining chairs were designed for...
Beech, Plywood
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...
Cotton, Wood
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler. The chairs marked and dated to underside. Additional information: The PP503 Chair, designed by Hans Wegner, is identified as one ...
Wood
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Brass
$43,122 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Ole Wanscher Pair of Vintage Rosewood & Leather Colonial Chairs, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Model PJ-149 Colonial Chair, 1949 A fine pair of Ole Wanscher's most iconic design: The Colonial Chair. Produced by master cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark in th...
Linen, Rattan, Rosewood
$16,500Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.3 in W 7.9 in D 3 in
Pablo Picasso Fish Sujet Poisson Madoura Ceramics Limited Edition Pitcher AR 139
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Original unique ceramic pitcher vase in the form of a fish by Pablo Picasso "Sujet poisson". Picasso's association with the Madoura Studio was for over 25 years, making it one of the...
Clay, Ceramic
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning chessboard in Pietra Dura marble produced in Italy in the mid 19th century. The chessboard is framed with a wooden frame. The chess pieces are made in metal and are probab...
Marble
Sold|$1,295
H 32 in W 19 in D 20 in
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak...
Teak
$37,500
H 29.34 in W 177.17 in D 137.8 in
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte Castell Sectional Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa, leather, Austria, design 1972 Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte. This grand ...
Leather
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 20 in D 17 in
Set of 5 Josef Frank Prague Chairs Made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1970s
By Josef Frank, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of five bentwood armchairs design attributed to Josef Frank, marked Made in Czechoslovakia. The chairs are constructed of steam bent wood, probably beech, and nylon, ...
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
"Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères A striking and unusual early 20th Century cameo glass vase enamel painted with a green forest landscape against a fiery yellow and orange field, Sig...
Glass
Tulip Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Saarinen style coffee table with tulip shape base. Location: Brooklyn NY.
Laminate
Classic Wall Scone by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by DUNLIN Australia. An elegant, perfectly proportioned rattan wall sconce designed by Dunlin. Timeless in form and impeccable in execution, these are ideal sconces to fram...
Rattan
$37,046
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare armchair Model 811, with a walnut structure and rubber bands, designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1957. There are artifacts from past decades that, due ...
Rubber, Walnut
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.