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Hans Wegner Ge 240 Cigar

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

$8,844 / set

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

$8,844 / set

H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama
Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama

$9,786 / set

H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark
Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark

Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark

$1,981Sale 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 Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Ystad, SE

Early Stool / Ottoman, Model GE-240 “Cigar,” by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Denmark, 1955. A rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark
Early Production Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair / Denmark

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Odense, DK

use. Wegner designed the GE-240-series, also known as the ‘Cigar’ in 1955. The name derives from the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair

$6,681

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions
New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s

Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s

$6,681

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's

Easy Chairs in Oak with Original Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's

$8,844 / 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

: Oak and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Easy chairs model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames
Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240
Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

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H 73 in W 68 in D 75 in

Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lund, SE

Cigar chairs, model GE240. Design Hans J Wegner 1955. Made by GETAMA, Denmark. Oak, original

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric
Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Cigar" Ge-240 Sofa by Hans Wagner for Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern sofa model GE-240 aka "Cigar" sofa designed by Hands Wenger

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair
Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark
Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark

Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark

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H 29.53 in W 68.12 in D 30.71 in

Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Sofa Model GE240/3 GETAMA Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Oak three-seat 'Cigar' sofa - model no. GE-240/2 Designer: Hans J Wegner Manufacturer

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark
Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wool

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa

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H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Sofa

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in London, England

The rarely seen 2 seat sofa version of Hans Wegner's iconic 'Cigar' design for Getama, Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs
Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

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H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

1960 Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama
Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama

Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama

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H 30 in W 48 in D 29 in

Hans Wegner GE 240 Cigar Sofa by Getama

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful oak settee by Hans J. Wegner. This sweet two-person sofa is a masterpiece of subtly

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Oak

Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s

Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An oak GE-240 cigar lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by GETAMA, Denmark. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak
Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak

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H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Sofa in Oak and Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner. GE-240 'Cigar' sofa, 1955. Three-seat sofa with oak frame and contrasting

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

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H 29 in W 27 in D 29.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in L 29.93 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240
Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240

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H 27 in W 71 in D 32 in

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Oakland, CA

Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a Kvadrat textile with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans J. Wegner design "Cigar" chairs Model 240 for GETAMA. Handsome Scandinavian design lounge or

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in L 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in L 28.75 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa

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H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 68.9 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA

Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA

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H 14.5 in W 23.5 in D 17 in

Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 "Cigar" Stool for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylish GE-240 "Cigar" stool designed by architect, Hans J. Wegner, in collaboration with the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Wood, Walnut

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA
Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA

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H 29.14 in W 27.17 in L 29.14 in

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Armchair for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

A smart armchairs by design legend Hans J. Wegner. Denmark, circa 1955-1965. Solid oak

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA
Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA

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H 31.11 in W 68.9 in D 30.71 in

Hans J Wegner 'Cigar' GE-240 Sofa for GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

A smart three-seat sofa by design legend Hans J. Wegner. Denmark, circa 1955-1965.  Solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark
1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern Pair of GE 240 Hans Wegner Cigar Armchairs
Danish Modern Pair of GE 240 Hans Wegner Cigar Armchairs

Danish Modern Pair of GE 240 Hans Wegner Cigar Armchairs

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of Hans Wagner model GE 240 cigar armchairs for GETAMA with oak frames, and in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner
GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner

GE 240 Chair by Hans J. Wegner

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 / Cigar Produced by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner Getama GE-240 Lounge Chair

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H 31 in W 27 in D 30 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Midcentury Ge-240 Cigar Stool in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Midcentury Ge-240 Cigar Stool in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s

Midcentury Ge-240 Cigar Stool in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Lejre, DK

Ottoman in oak with fabric seat, designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner and made by GETAMA Denmark. Great

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner, Pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for GETAMA

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.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans J. Wegner, pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for Getama
Hans J. Wegner, pair of GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chairs for Getama

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.

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Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak and Teak Cigar Sofa, 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored oak frame with contrasting teak arms. Original sprung cushions reupholstered with Kvadrat Hallingdal wool fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Teak

Two Danish 1960s GE-240 Cigar Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Two Danish 1960s GE-240 Cigar Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA

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

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

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Oak, Teak

'Cigar Chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s
'Cigar Chair', Model GE-240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s

'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

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

Materials

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Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2
Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2

Cigar GE-240 Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner 1950s, Set of 2

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

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H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240 / Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark. Oak and newly

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

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H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner Sofa Model Ge-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240/cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark. Original fabric

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

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H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner Sofa Model GE-240 by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa model GE-240/Cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark. Oak and original

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Oak

GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner

GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner

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H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in

GE-240 Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hägersten, SE

"GE-240" or "Cigar" sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Produced in Denmark in the 1950s by

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Oak, Wool

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Wool

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

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

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950
Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950

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

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Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cigar Chairs" GE-240
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cigar Chairs" GE-240

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Living Room Suite in Oak for GETAMA 1955
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Living Room Suite in Oak for GETAMA 1955

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Living Room Suite in Oak for GETAMA 1955

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Odense, DK

Rare living room set by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of the iconic GE-240

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Hans Wegner Ge 240 Cigar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hans wegner ge 240 cigar for your home. Each hans wegner ge 240 cigar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. There are many kinds of the hans wegner ge 240 cigar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A hans wegner ge 240 cigar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

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The average selling price for a hans wegner ge 240 cigar at 1stDibs is $4,070, while they’re typically $991 on the low end and $9,198 for the highest priced.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.

Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.

In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.

Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.  

Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.

Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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