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Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with Mark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed mark to wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with Mark on wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed with stamp in the wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA Signed with Stamp on the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner GE 290 Settee / Love Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE 290 Settee / Love Seat produced by Getama. Wood has been Cleaned and Polished
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE- 290 High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Signed in wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oak
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Oak
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s Classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Oak
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two-seat version of the 290 lounge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa - Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two-seat version of the 290 lounge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s Classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa - Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa - Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s Classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table by Getama in light natural oak and brass details. Matches the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
H 21.26 in W 73.63 in D 26.78 in
New Upholstered Hans Wegner GE-290 / 3 Sofa 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 / 3 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. New cushions with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oiled Oak, Hallingdal 180 Upholstery
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair - Smoked Oak Frame - Luna Fabric 04204
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak. New leather cushions. Designed in 1953
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful early pair of GE-290 'Easy Chairs' by the prominent Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner is a master furniture designer who has had a profound influence on the history of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 32.68 in
Original Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of seat and backrest spring cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 lounge chair Rare set of the
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Paire De Fauteuils Violets “Ge 290” Par Hans J. Wegner Pour GETAMA, Danemark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Modèle GE 290, dessiné par Hans J. Wegner pour la maison de fabrique danoise Getama dans les années
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Sofa, GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Three-Seat
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama. Three seats. Solid oak base. Design from 1959
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes

Materials

Oak

Danish Design Classic GE 290 Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted Denmark Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The sofa is a mid century
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner für GETAMA GE-290 Eiche Set 3-teilig Sessel Sofa, Dänemark 1950er
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Wunderschöne, 3-teilige Sitzgruppe Modell GE-290 von Hans J. Wegner für GETAMA, bestehend aus einem
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE 290 oak, Denmark 190
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of Lounge Easy Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA GE 290, made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

3 Seater Sofa Model GE290 By Hans J. Wegner From 1953s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Model GE 290 is a 3-seater sofa designed by the famous Danish designer Hans J. Wegner in 1953. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Plank Chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An immaculate example with original upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Plank Chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
Plank Chair GE290 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Dark Oak Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s Mid-century Modern
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 'Plank' Chairs Model GE290 by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

3 Seater Sofa, Model GE290, in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This three-seater sofa, model GE290, designed by the renowned Danish architect and designer Hans J
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Danish Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Dark Oak and Off-white Bouclé Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Design 'GE 290/3' Sofa by Hans Wegner
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design sofa by Hans Wegner, circa 1950s, with wool upholstery and oak. Model 'GE 290
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood, Oak

Pair Of GE290 Armchairs In Bouclé By Hans Wegner For Getama, Denmark, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice pair of GE290 armchairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1950s. Solid oak frame with original sprung
Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Three-seater Sofa Model GE290 Made In Teak & Light Wool By Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in teak, model GE 290, is an emblem of Danish modernism and functionality
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Ottoman for GETAMA
H 16 in W 25 in D 19.5 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Two Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 sofa is one of Hans Wegner's timeless pieces
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959. The GE290
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Hans J Wegner GE-290 Sofa with Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
Hans Wegner sofa with original brown leather upholstery. Model GE-290, produced by GETAMA in oak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Leather

Easy Chair by Hans Wegner, Model GE-290
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Nice vintage Hans Wegner easy chair from Getama. Model GE-290. Manufacture's mark branded on
Category

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

Materials

Oak

GE-290 Easychair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish easychair in solid teak. Model GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured by Getama
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

GE-290 Easychair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
GE-290 Easychair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
H 25.2 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
3-Seat Sofa Model GE-290, Hans J. Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A 3-seat sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1953. Model GE-290, produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

3-Seat Sofa Model GE-290, Hans J. Wegner
3-Seat Sofa Model GE-290, Hans J. Wegner
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
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Hans Wegner Ge290 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hans wegner ge290 available at 1stDibs. A hans wegner ge290 — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 184 options for an antique or vintage hans wegner ge290 now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the hans wegner ge290 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A hans wegner ge290 made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Ge290?

A hans wegner ge290 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,999, while the lowest priced sells for $1,560 and the highest can go for as much as $10,425.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.