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Hans Wegner China chairs by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary Hans Wegner China chairs designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
H 32.3 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair Cherry
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner, a 1977 Limited Edition Walnut Armchair “China Chair”
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner: A walnut armchair “China chairs”. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Chinese Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1943
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner rosewood China Chair, FH4283, designed 1944, Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Hans J Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an icon of mid-century Danish design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner “China Chair” FH-4283 for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
“China Chair”. Armchair, mahogany frame, cream leather seat Model 4283. Designed 1944 by Hans
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

"China Chair" PP66 by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Delft, NL
"China Chair" PP66 by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler, Denmark An oak "China Chair" with armrests and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had seen at the Danish Museum of Industrial Arts. Since
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had seen at the Danish Museum of Industrial Arts. Since
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had seen at the Danish Museum of Industrial Arts. Since
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Chinese Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and early pair of Chinese chairs executed in bleached walnut with atypical inset leather
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of ten "China" chairs designed by Hans Wegner and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1982
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1980. Cherrywood and leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
China chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1970. Cherry wood and natural
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury "China" Chair in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in solid mahogany and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen A/S. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chairs of Cherrywood for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Chinese chairs of cherrywood. Loose seat cushions upholstered with leather, fitted
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner, 1914–2007 Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood with matching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

1960s China Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Located in Victoria, BC
New to the market is a stunning example of Wegner’s China Chair, crafted from beautifully figured
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner Furniture poster by PP Mobler 2006 vintage Danish Design
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
representation of the furniturer by the Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Some Presented models: Chinese Chair
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Pair of China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1944 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Mid Century Hans Wegner “China Chair” in Cherry
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Singapore, SG
“China Chair” by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen. This is in cherry and the loose cushions are in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

1930s black bentwood, oak Set of six Side Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Kare Klints Church Chair, Hans Wegner's China Chair and Spoke Back Sofa by Børge Mogensen were created.   
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood

“China Chair" Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“China Chair”. A pair of mahogany and leather armchairs. Loose seat cushion upholstered with cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Cherrywood China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
This famous chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming Dynasty. "China Chair". A
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Cherrywood China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Cherrywood China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
PP66 "Chinese Chair" by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape
PP62 "Chinese chair" designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler in 1949.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rush

Five Black Lacquered Dining Chairs, Very Similar to the China Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of five - 5 - beautifully shaped and very chic high-gloss black lacquered dining chairs made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1950s Chinese Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The China Chair is the only pure wooden chair in Fritz Hansen's collection. It was inspired by the
Category

Antique 1640s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Teak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Beautiful Patinated Beech China Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Aabenraa, DK
A pair of very nice patinated Hans J. Wegner beech China Chairs produced by Fritz Hansen One with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner, a Pair of 1977 Limited Edition Walnut Armchairs “China Chairs”
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vejle, DK
Hans J. Wegner: A pair of flamed walnut armchairs “China chairs”. Loose seat cushion upholstered
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Excellent Pair of 17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Horseshoe Round Back Chairs
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
chairs were the inspiration for the famous Danish furniture designer and architect Hans J. Wegner
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Pair HANS WEGNER "china Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
THE CHINA CHAIR CREATED IN 1944. This pair is dated and edited by FRITZHANSEN 1978 biblio: Hans
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20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair, Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural "Chinese" chair designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Excellent original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair, Fritz Hansen
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair, Fritz Hansen
H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair Of Hans Wegner China Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern "China" chairs originally designed by Hans Wegner in 1944. Style PP66
Category

20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Pair Of Hans Wegner China Chairs
Pair Of Hans Wegner China Chairs
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair Model 4283, Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair Model 4283, Ash
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair Model 4283, Ash
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wagner presented the first version of the Chinese chair in 1943, since then more versions have
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair for PP Mobler
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair for PP Mobler
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Hans Wegner China Chair for Andreas Tuck c 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner designed a number of "China" chairs during his career. This Hans Wegner design chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Hans Wegner China Chair for Andreas Tuck c 1950s
Hans Wegner China Chair for Andreas Tuck c 1950s
H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Chinese Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful pair of 'China' chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen. These Classic Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283 with Original Seat Pad Marked
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 4283 - China chair in mahogany and cushion in light grey leather. Hans J. Wegner / Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of “China” Chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of rosewood “China” chairs by Hans J Wegner A pair of lounge chairs in wood with loose seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944 Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Rare version of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Hans J. Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic "China Chair" designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1980, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Hans J. Wegner, a Set of Rare China Chairs, Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of four Hans J. Wegner nutwood China chairs upholstered with original black dyed natural
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

China Chairs Mid-Century Design Hans Wegner Execution Fritz Hansen Mahogany
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
3 China chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, executed by Fritz Hansen, 1981, mahogany, cushions
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Set of 8 China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hansen. Hans J. Wegner China table available. Ø 200 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of 8 China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Rare Matching Set of 6 Chinese Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
First owner set in outstanding condition. Purchased in 1983 and gently used. Light cherrywood and leather cushions.
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of China Chairs of Black Colored Ash by Hans J. Wegner, 2013
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2013. The chairs are in great used condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

China Chair Model FH 4283 Made In Dark Wood & Black Leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The China Chair, model FH 4283, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans J. Wegner China Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner and Fritz Hansen. FH 4283 - China Chair in cherry wood with seat in cognac leather.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Hans J. Wegner China Chair
Hans J. Wegner China Chair
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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Hans Wegner China Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

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