Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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
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
$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
Oak
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
$11,556 / 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 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
Wool, 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
$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 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
$8,844 / 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
Oak, Fabric
$2,295
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 GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lund, SE
Cigar chairs, model GE240. Design Hans J Wegner 1955. Made by GETAMA, Denmark. Oak, original
Fabric, Oak
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
Unavailable
H 31 in W 68 in D 31 in
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
Teak
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 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
Upholstery, 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 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
Fabric, Oak
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
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 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
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
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
Oak
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
Fabric, Oak
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
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
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 “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
Textile, Oak
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
Leather, Oak, Teak
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
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 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
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
Oak, Wool
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" 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
Foam, Wood, Walnut
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
Oak
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
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
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
Textile, Wood
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
Sold
H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
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.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
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.
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
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.
Fabric, 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 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
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
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
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 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.
Oak, Teak
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
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
Oak, Teak
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
Fabric, Oak
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
Fabric, Oak
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
Fabric, Oak
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
Oak, Wool
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
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
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
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
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 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
Wool, Oak
$660Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Model GE 290 solid oak frame in very good original condition with a newly upholstered wool cushion, signed.
Upholstery, Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - CH-25 Lounge Chair, 1950 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Copenhagen, Denmark. Oiled, patinated oak frame with new woven paper cord seat and back. This is an early ...
Papercord, Oak
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
Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The definition of iconic, this classic Mid Century Danish Modern lounge chair, is known as The Cigar Chair, it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. This example was produced in D...
Upholstery, Oak
CH25 Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have had quite a few of these over the last 25 years, but this one is particularly good it's a nice early example in great condition with the makers stamp and the Danish furniture...
Papercord, Oak
$14,000 / item
H 28.7 in Dm 50.4 in
Pierre Chapo 'T21 Sfax' Handcrafted Solid Elm Wood Table for Chapo Création
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Chapo 'T21 Sfax' Handcrafted Solid Elm Wood Table for Chapo Création Originally designed in 1973, the goal for the T 21 Sfax table was to combine the perfect angle of inclina...
Hardwood, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Denton, TX
Great pair on Danish modern in white oak with gray fabric by Hans Wegner.
Upholstery, Wood
$8,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Oak Set of 3
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Set of 3 Offered for sale is a pair of original Hans Wegner Cigar Charis for GETAMA with the matching ottoman. The d...
Fabric, Oak
$2,200
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Buck Lounge Chair, Model JH517
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner buck lounge chair, Model JH517 for Johannes Hansen. A rare model chair by the master in original finish oiled teak and newly upholstered in a cognac leather, stamped. ...
Teak
$6,141 / set
H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Classic design from 1954 by the master of Danish Modern, Hans Wegner. Solid Oak frame with contrasting Teak armrests. New foam cushions upholstered in a high quality tweed wool very...
Oak, Teak
$81,000
H 34.65 in Dm 18.9 in
Unusual Poul Henningsen PH-4/4 Stamped P.H-4 'D.R.P' Deutsche Reichs Patent .
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Model PH-4/4 Normal treph lamp patent P.H Treph lamp with glass shades Sing P.H-4 (D.R.P) = Deutsche Reichs Patent. glass measures 400mm 260mm 128mm Material: art gla...
Iron
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.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.