Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$11,612 / set
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early set of "Cigar" lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of
Wool, Oak
Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Hopefully, as the photos show, these are a beautiful pair of cigar chairs, the frames in great
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Oak
$5,995 / set
H 29.5 in W 26.8 in D 29.5 in
New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Danish designer Hans J. Wegner's GE240, nicknamed "The Cigar" due to the outer shape of its armrests, was
Oak
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair
Oak, Bouclé
The GE 240 Oak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1950's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A GE 240 oak lounge chair retaining the original striped wool upholstery.
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955 A model GE-240 Cigar lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner
Wool, Oak, Teak
$8,810 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material
Oak, Fabric
$1,990Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ystad, SE
Early Stool / Ottoman, Model GE-240 “Cigar,” by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Denmark, 1955. A rare
Oak
$1,721Sale Price|25% Off
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
designed a gorgeous GE 240 or “cigar” chair with a very similar structure, but his design has four back
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lund, SE
Cigar chairs, model GE240. Design Hans J Wegner 1955. Made by GETAMA, Denmark. Oak, original
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Hans J. Wegner Armchair Cigaren Model GE-240, Teak and Oak GE240 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hamburg, HH
Hans J. Wegner armchair, model GE-240, 'Cigaren' with frame of massive teak, armrest of oak
Oak, Teak
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milan, IT
Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric produced by Getama. Very good
Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Panningen, NL
Gorgeous vintage lounge chair model GE-240 “Cigar” designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Description: Pair of oak 'Cigar' lounge chairs, model no. GE-240. Designer: Hans J Wegner
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame
Fabric, Oak, Wool
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner's most sought after lounge chair: The cigar. Designed in the 1950s and manufactured by
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design "Cigar" chair for GETAMA model 240 in smoked oak, stamped.
Oak
Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, all-original pair of Wegner lounge chairs. This pair is in excellent vintage condition
Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama GE-240 lounge chair, sometimes called the Cigar series because of the shape
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar Chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame with
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chairs designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner original oak "Cigar" chair, Model GE-240 for Getama. Newly refinished oak frame
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame
Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE-240 'Cigar' chairs, 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design "Cigar" chairs Model 240 for GETAMA. Handsome Scandinavian design lounge or
Leather, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-260 Teak Chair and GE-240 Ottoman
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Designed 1958, produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Afromosia African teak frame with seat and cushion reupholstered in Bute wool fabric. Matching foot stool.
Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner. GE-240 Cigar chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame
Oak, Wool
Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An oak GE-240 cigar lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by GETAMA, Denmark. The
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Easy Chair Oak and Blue Fabric Hans Wegner GE-240
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful Hans J. Wegner GE 240 chair made by Getama. Beautifully grained oak frame with original
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame with original sprung cushions reupholstered in blue Bute wool fabric. Maker's brand under seat.
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame
1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Original springs pillows - Carefully refurbished - Measures: height of seat 42 cm.
Fabric, Oak
GE-240 Easy Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hägersten, SE
Easy chair with matching ottoman designed by Hans J. Wegner model "GE-240" also known as the
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model GE-240 / cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.
Teak, Beech
Hans J. Wegner, Pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chairs, model GE-240 "Cigar". Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1955. Produced by GETAMA.
Oak
Hans J. Wegner, pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chairs, model GE.240 "Cigar". Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1955. Produced by Getama.
Oak
Two Danish 1960s GE-240 Cigar Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of 1960s GE-240 "Cigar" chairs in contrasting teak and oak by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in L 29.93 in
'Cigar Chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hitchin, England
A 'Cigar chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark, 1950s. Oak frame
Fabric, Oak
GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 - 'Cigar' easy chair in solid, patinated oak and cushions in light wool
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of
Fabric, Oak
1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of oak. Reupholstered original spring cushions. The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Lounge Chair Model GE-240 & Ottoman in Oak and Teak, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
One of the most iconic chairs from the 1950s Danish modern is the "Cigar" chair by Hans J. Wegner
Wool, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame
Fabric, Oak, Wool
Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950. Solid oak frame with
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish GE-240 "Cigar" stool designed by architect, Hans J. Wegner, in collaboration with the
Foam, Wood, Walnut
Hans Wegner Cigar Easy Chairs by Getama in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model GE-240 / cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Getama in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chair in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oakland, CA
Model GE 240 for GETAMA lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner. Solid white-oak frame with original
Wool, Oak
Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2 Pair of two GE 240 armchairs in oak and
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Minneapolis, MN
With sculpted armrests and angled legs, the GE-240 chair design is one of Wegner‘s most comfortable
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair, GETAMA, Denmark, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
during his working life. This chair is model GE 240 but is better known as The Cigar (Cigaren). Extremely
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair Of Cigar Lounge Chairs Made In Teak & Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This pair of GE-240 Cigar chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955, exemplifies the timeless
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 78.75 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Living Room Suite in Oak for GETAMA 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare living room set by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of the iconic GE-240
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
The iconic 'Cigar' chair, (model GE-240) from Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, designed in 1955
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cigar Chairs" GE-240
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian pair of armchairs model GE-240 or "Cigar" in solid oak by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Pair of Hans Wegner Oak Cigar Arm Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
This pair of Danish modern lounge chairs model GE-240 was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chair designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar chairs, 1955 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frames
Oak
Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs, Model GE-240
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale Model GE-240 armchairs 'Cigar', designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955 with solid
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner, Lounge Chair GE 240, "The Cigar"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans Wegner´s easy chair with model number GE-240 was designed in 1954 for Getama and given the
Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame
Oak
Early GE-240 Cigar Chair by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early GE-240 (cigar chair & foot stool) by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1950s. Made in solid
Velvet, Oak
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and was one of the first fi...
Oak, Leather
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
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$14,500 / set
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Sheepskin, Beech
$16,826 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$798Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
$5,861
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 31.11 in
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...
Wool, Teak
Plank Chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for Getama in Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An immaculate example with original upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
$10,071
H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
$9,985
H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
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.