Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s.
Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE 270 Teak Sofa for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exceptional example of Danish Modern design, the GE-270 sofa was designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama in the 1950s.
Teak
Pair Of Hans J. Wegner GE 270 Teak Lounge Chairs for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts, the GE-270 remains one of Hans J. Wegner's most enduring and recognizable designs.
Teak
Hans Wegner Danish mid century Lounge chairs GE 270 in black leather and teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
Pair of teak lounge chairs GE-270 designed by Hans Wegner in 1956 and made by Getama in Denmark during the late 1950’s or 1960’s, with original black leather cushions.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Ge270 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of lounge chairs by the master of Scandinavian mid century design Hans J Wegner and produced by Getama are in great original condition, the Teak has been dusted and oiled, ...
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inches A...
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama GE270 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama GE270 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance of 22 ...
Upholstery, Teak
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric hallingdal65. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair with Dry Sunflower Canadian Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair in solid teak and newly upholstered in Dry Sunflower Canadian wool, circa 1950s.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This Classic Wegner lounge chair for GETAMA is one of the lesser seen models and is therefore highly sought after. This example comes in teak with beautifully sculpted, curved armres...
Teak, Wool
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This classic Wegner lounge chair for Getama is one of the lesser seen models and is therefore highly sought after. This example comes in teak with beautifully sculpted, curved armres...
Brass
Hans Wegner GE-270 Teak Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Rarely seen teak sofa produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark, circa 1954. Featuring bespoke exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal 130.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Rare GE-270 lounge chairs, designed in 1956 by Danish icon Hans Wegner.
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner GE-270 Danish Teak Lounge Armchair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, teak lounge armchair, by Hans Wegner, for Danish company GETAMA, Gedsted, circa 1950s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 26.5" ...
Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner GETAMA Ge-270 Teak Lounge Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-270 teak lounge chairs. Both are in excellent condition, with very minor wear.
Teak
Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs in solid teak and new royal blue wool upholstery, circa 1950s.
Wool, Teak
GE 270 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner / GETAMA.
Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by Getama Gedsted, Denmark.
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
GE-270 lounge chair designed in 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in mustard yellow Bute wool fabric. ...
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner, Model Ge 270 Sofa for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi rare 1960s 3-seater sofa model GE 270 in teak with original green fabric upholstery designed by Hans J.
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Model GE 270 Three-Seat "Cigar" Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Houston, TX
Striking three-seat "Cigar" sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, model GE-270 designed in 1954.
Teak
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model GE-270 by Getama in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model GE-270 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Getama in Denmark.
Brass
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956.
Wool, Teak
Teak Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama GE-270, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner Getama GE-270, 1956 The GE-270 lounge chairs, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, are a beautiful example of mid-century Scandinavian design.
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner GE270 Chairs for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner teak GE270 easy chairs with original loose fabric cushions and brass details.
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Armchair in Kvadrat Fabric for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956.
Wool, Teak
Pair of Rare GE270 Armchairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good original pair of these scarce model lounge chairs by Wegner, the frames in very good condition with a nice patina, new webbing and fresh new cushion covers in orange flec...
Pair of Rare Oak GE270 Armchairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good original pair of these scarce model GE270 lounge chairs by Wegner, the frames in very good condition with a nice patina, new webbing and fresh new cushion covers in grey ...
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner. GE-270 pair of chairs, 1956. Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s.
Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark, c1950s.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored dark teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #116 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #130 wool fabric.
Wool, Teak
Wegner GE-270 Three Seater Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
A Hans Wegner GE-270 three seater sofa in solid teak and new royal blue wool upholstery, circa 1950s.
Wool, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair Teak, Grey
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner. GE-270 lounge chair, 1956.
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 Produced by GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Produced by GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark. Restored teak frames with exposed brass fixtures. New cushions covered in yellow Kvadrat Hallingdal fabric.
Teak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark.
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of teak GE-270 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Gedsted, Denmark.
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-270 Teak Armchair in Kvadrat for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hitchin, England
A Hans J. Wegner GE-270 lounge Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, 1956.
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century GE-270 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of vintage model GE-70 lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark. A stunning pair made from sculpted teak frames in a warm wood tone. In classic Danish styl...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-270 sofa designed in 1950 and produced by GETAMA.
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner GE 270 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful pair of Hans Wegner GE270 armchairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark.
Pair of Hans Wegner GE270 Arm Chairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner GE270 arm chairs designed in 1950 and produced by Getama
Brass
Hans Wegner GE270 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Hans Wegner Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: Denmark Manufacture: GETAMA Date: 1950s.
Hans Wegner GE270 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Hans Wegner Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country: Denmark Manufacture: GETAMA Date: 1950s.
Hans Wegner GE270 Armchair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful GE270 armchair in solid teak designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark.
Hans Wegner GE-270 Getama Teak Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous pair of Hans Wegner Getama lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in black leather.
Rare Hans Wegner GE-270 Teak Sofa by Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Wegner teak sofa with brass hardware and leather upholstery.
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by Hans Wegner GE-270 Getama Teak, Danish Modern Design
Located in Berlin, DE
A truly striking pair of teak GE-270 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama Gedsted.
Vintage GE-270 Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage GE-270 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Early GE-270 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early GE-270 teak wooden easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner.
Mohair, Teak
Hans Wegner Pair of GE-270 Teak Lounge Chairs for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of GE-270 teak lounge chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Getama.
Teak, Wool
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ge-270 Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage GE-270 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Hans J Wegner GE-270 Teak Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of Hans J Wegner easy chairs, model GE-270. Produced by GETAMA in the late 1950s.
Teak
Pair of Teak and Green GE-270 Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Pair of Original 1950's Teak GE-270 Danish Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama.
Teak
Early Hans J Wegner GE-270 Easy Chair in Teak, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner style GE-270 teak armchair, made in 1956 in Denmark produced by GETAMA, Gedsted Denmark.
Teak
Danish Teak Armchair by Hans J Wegner GE270 for GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Haderslev, DK
All original Hans J Wegner teak armchair GE270 with original upholstery.
Fabric, Teak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,917Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$16,888 / 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
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relati...
Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Uncommon pair of sculptural arm chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen. Dark walnut tone and velvet upholstery.
Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen combines sexy lines, incredible comfort, and great function. The chair features five positions of recline accommodating eve...
Birch, Upholstery
$4,016Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 30.32 in
1950s Danish "Boomerang" Chair FD135 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, F&D
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Filigree lounge chair in teak with brass legs, model FD 135, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen. The upholstery has been renewed with the fabric "Hallingdal" by Kvadra...
Brass
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, made with oak frame and contrasting teak arms. This example has been carefully rest...
Wool, Oak, Teak
$41,729 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 27.96 in
Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Pair of Rare NV-53 Lounge Chairs, 1953 One of Finn Juhl’s most rare and sought after designs. The NV-53 was produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl’s long-tim...
Fabric, Teak
$2,973 / set
H 24.41 in W 30.71 in D 22.45 in
Mid century modern pair of solid teak chairs, Denmark 1960´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare seen set of solid teak chairs from Denmark in the 1960´s. They are in a beautiful vintage condition and needs a perfect set of cushions to be irresistible collector items
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...
Leather, Oak
$7,500 / item
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
Leather, Teak
$19,473 / set
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Schou Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made from t...
Rosewood, Fabric
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.