Hans Wegner Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
It is not an overstatement to describe this chair as iconic, the Hans Wegner model CH07 has firmly established its position in the hierarchy of 20th century design.
Upholstery, Plywood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son.
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs.
Cowhide, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs.
Oak, Cowhide
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs.
Walnut, Leather
2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White & Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates circa 2021 and is guaranteed as authentic.
Foam, Beech, Fabric
2022 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Lounge Chair in Olive Green w Cowhide by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the CH07 Shell Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark circa 2022.
Cowhide, Wood
Pr. Hans Wegner Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Lounge Chairs made in Denmark c. 1990's
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of the iconic CH07 lounge chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son, circa 1990's.
Upholstery, Plywood
Hans J Wegner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son Sweden 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, IDF
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated with leather cushion wood shell, seat and back upholstered in leather.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner, Shell Chair Mod CH07 by Carl Hansen & Sön, Denmark, 1964
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Basel, BS
Indulge in the ultimate in elegance and luxury with this iconic Hans J. Wegner lounge chair, designed in 1963 and reintroduced by Carl Hansen & Sön in 1998. The Shell chair quickly g...
Leather, Walnut
CH 07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 07 - Shell chair in moulded, black glazed ash and black leather.
Ash
Hans Wegner Shell Chair Model CH07 for Carl Hansen 2006
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner shell chair, Model CH07 for Carl Hansen.
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Molded Shell Chair Model CH07 "Smiling Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sometimes called the "Smiling Chair" Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen 1963 chair, Model CH07.
Leather, Walnut
Original CH07 Shell chair Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful CH07 Shell Chair by Carl Hansen & Son for sale. The design was created by Hans J Wegner and impresses with its organic shape, comfortable seat and timeles...
Leather
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair, 2000s
By Carl Martin-Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
The CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner was originally designed in the early 1960s, but only with a very limited amount of chairs produced.
Beech
Hans J. Wegner Red CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs, originally designed 1963, painted and laminated wood with leather seats and backs, "Carl Hansen & Son / Made in Denma...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 32.7 in D 36.2 in
Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Denmark CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of (sold separately) CH07 shell chairs in lacquered oak with wool fabric seats, designed by Hans Wegner and crafted by Carl Hansen and Sons in Denmark.
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Skalstol CH07 by Hans J. Wegner, Manufactured circa 1990s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Skalstol Model CH07 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1963 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in the 1990s.
Ash, Leather
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Rosewood Anniversary Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Anniversary Rosewood Shell Chair.
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
"Shell Chair, " CH07, by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Son, circa 1990s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
"Shell Chair," model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1963 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in the 1990s.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant CH07 shell chair is comfortable and well-designed it is considered one of Hans J.
Leather, Wood, Plywood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
he shell chair model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made of oak from 2007
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The shell chair model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made of oak with light natural leather with patina by Carl Hansen & Søn with original labels.
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner shell chair, model CH 07. Originally designed in 1963 this chair finally went into large scale production in the late 1990s.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 29.34 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s Shell armchair mod.
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Walnut CH 07 Shell Chairs in Black Leather
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner shell chairs for Carl Hansen & Son model CH 07.
Walnut
Hans Wegner Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Ch07 Oak Finish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son circa 2006 White Oak, suede leather Sometimes called the “smiling chair,” Hans Wegner’s Shell Chair (originally designed in...
Oak
Hans Wegner CH07 Shell Chair by Carl Hansen, Denmark
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bespoke green leather and walnut CH07 / Shell Chair by Danish designer Hans Jørgen Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in
PRIVATE LISTING FOR CARMEN - Bespoke Hans Wegner CH07 Shell Chairs - Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair (2) of NEW bespoke green leather and walnut CH07 / Shell Chairs by Danish designer Hans Jørgen Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
Brass
Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chairs, Set of Two
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair, a hallmark of Danish design. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this chair features a beautifully curved seat and backrest,...
Leather, Foam, Wood
lounge chair, model CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
lounge chair, model CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Brass
“CH07” Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Wilnis, UT
The “CH07” Shell chair is a modern classic designed by Danish designer Hans J.
Leather, Wood
Shell Chair, CH07 by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Helsingborg, SE
The shell chair, CH07 by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Made 2006 oak leather.
Oak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Carl Hansen & Son Denmark Midcentury Danish
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner CH07 shell chair Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark.
Birch
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Carl Hansen & Son Denmark, Midcentury Danish
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner CH07 shell chair Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark The CH07 shell chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the s...
Birch
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner CH07 Black Shell Chair Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Midcentury Danish
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner CH07 shell chair by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, circa 1990 Hans Wegner CH07 pony hide and satin black shell chair by Carl Hansen circa 1990, the chair has been complet...
Birch, Hide
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner CH07 Black Shell Chair Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Midcentury Danish
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner CH07 shell chair by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, circa 1990 Hans Wegner CH07 pony hide and satin black shell chair by Carl Hansen circa 1990, the chair has been complet...
Hide, Birch
$6,799
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
CH25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Papercord, Mid-Century
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950, the CH25 lounge chair is a landmark in Danish furniture design. As one of the first four chairs he created for Carl Hansen & Søn, it stood out...
Papercord, Oak
$5,400
H 28 in W 28 in D 23 in
1951 HANS WEGNER Lounge chair, model no. CH-22 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1951 HANS J. WEGNER Lounge Chair, model no. CH-22 manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Oak frame with rush seat. Underside of arm branded with designer. In good vintage condi...
Rush, Oak
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shell chair by Hans Wegner in laminated walnut seat and back and solid beech wood frame. It has the original screws on the bottom of seat to secure the seat cushion.
Beech, Walnut
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm lounge chair in patinated tan leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen.
Stainless Steel
$1,615 / item
H 30.9 in W 19.8 in D 19.8 in
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oiled Walnut & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oiled Walnut & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to bea...
Papercord, Walnut, Oak
$3,500
H 40.6 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wing chair by Carl Hansen, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At the time of its inception, only a few examples were produced. Carl Hansen & Søn re...
Stainless Steel
$18,222 / set
H 27.96 in W 26.97 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs, Carl Hansen, 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Balen, BE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950, the CH22 was among the inaugural collection produced by Carl Hansen & Søn and remains one of the designer's most celebrated lounge chairs. Cha...
Papercord, Beech, Paint
$1,300
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
Studio Eoos model e005 Embrace chair for Carl Hansen & Son Denmark, 2015
By EOOS, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Skokie, IL
The Embrace Chair fuses a wooden structure and soft upholstery to create an elegant dining chair that is so expressive that it can function as a stand-alone piece as well. The chair...
Steel
$9,680 / set
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Hans J. Wegner wing chair and ottoman in full grain leather, model CH445
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / wing chair and ottoman new upholstered with full grain aniline leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model CH448, made by Carl Hansen
Stainless Steel
$3,800
H 29.2 in W 21 in D 26 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and black leather lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1950s. Seat height: 16.5”
Leather, Beech, Teak
$7,130 / item
H 28.7 in W 27.9 in D 28.7 in
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His fi...
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
$6,085 / item
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner CH25 Lounge Chair Oak Oil Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The woven paper cord in the CH25 Lounge Chair was a replacement for seagrass developed during World War II. Hans J. Wegner was enthusiastic about the look of the material and its non...
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Wing Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Antonio, TX
Hans Wegner Wing Lounge Chair CH445 for Carl Hansen & Son. Hans J. Wegner’s CH445 chair, also known as the Wing Chair, is a fully upholstered easy chair that rests on a stainless ste...
Stainless Steel
$4,199
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn Presenting an exceptional example of the CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 ...
Oak, Leather
$17,083 / set
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Leather, Oak
The Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,774 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Bertu Tables, Cutout Wood Side Table, Modern
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Tables, Cutout Wood Side Table, Modern Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all ...
Wood, Maple
George Nakashima Studio Minguren II Coffee Table
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table from American mid-century craftsman George Nakashima. The table crafted of black walnut, c.1988 features a live edge slab table top with single spindle support and live ...
Walnut
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
$8,381 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$1,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Oak, Teak
Unavailable|$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, Walnut
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$5,500 / item
H 16 in W 72 in D 24 in
Bertu Benches, Suelo Big Modern Sheepskin Fur Bench, Sheepskin with Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Big Fur Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid maple in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a very thick sheepskin cushion. The Suel...
Sheepskin, Maple
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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