Hans Wegner JH 503 Walnut Chair by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural walnut armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. This iconic design, often referred to as “The Chair” or “The Round Chair”, exemplif...
Leather, Walnut
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of 10 JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J.
Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of six JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J.
Teak
8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Leather, Walnut
4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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.
Leather, Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
JH 503 - 'The Chair' in mahogany designed bed Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 503 - 'The Chair' armchair in mahogany with seat in patinated natural leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Oak “The Chair JH503" ArmChairs by Hans J Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of “The Chair” model JH501 oak and caned armchairs by Hans J Wegner Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’. Denmark 19...
Oak
Vintage Hans Wegner Chair for Johannes Hansen, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, model number JH-503 for Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Set of 7 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs in Teak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 7 Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner JH-503 Chair, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner JH-503 "The Chair", 1949 Wegner’s iconic armchair.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-503 Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner JH-503 "The Chair", 1949. Wegner’s iconic armchair.
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner JH503 "The Round Chair" in Teak & Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner JH503 aka "The Round Chair" in teak and newly reupholstered full grain black leather.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-503 "The Chair", circa 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
Mahogany frame with new leather seat. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 20 in D 25 in
Set of 8 Hans Wegner JH503 Round Chairs in Oak & Edelman Chocolate Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner JH503 aka "The Round Chair" in Oak and newly reupholstered Edelman Dream Cow Chocolate leather.
Leather, Oak
Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Round Rock, TX
Model JH 503. Example is fully marked with early Johannes Hansen branding.
Leather, Teak
Rare Version of "JH 503" the Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 503, rare 'The Chair' in walnut with seat in patinated natural leather. Maker Johannes Hansen.
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner The Chair, Oak, leather. JH503
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner armchair "The Chair" in soap treated oak.
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner, "The Chair", model JH503, Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner "The Chair" also known as the "Round Chair", model JH503 in teak seat upholstered with green leather beautiful patina to the wood, with particularly nice joints on th...
Leather, Teak
Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rare pair of Danish modern Teak chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen circa 1954. The chairs are upholstered with original black leather on Teak frame. “The ...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
The Chair Model JH503 By Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen From 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak and leather chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen in the 1950s, is a highly sought-after piece known as the model JH 503, or more famously, "The Chair" or ...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Chair Model JH503 made in teak with a cognac leather seat. Designed by Hans J.
Teak
Sold
H 30.12 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Hans J. Wegner Pair of “The Chair” JH503, Oak and Black Leather, Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner (1914–2007) The iconic Round Chair, internationally known as The Chair, model JH503.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Pair Hans J. Wegner "the Chair" Model JH503 in Oak for Johannes Hansen. Signed
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of "The Chairs" or "Round Chairs" designed by Hans Wagner and made by Johannes Hansen for distribution but Knoll International. These have been expertly refinished an...
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner Jh-503 Chair, Oak c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner JH-503 "The Chair", 1949. Wegner’s iconic armchair.
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Round Chair 'JH 503' in Teak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Authentic vintage Hans Wegner JH 503 in teak made by Johannes Hansen and sold by Georg Jensen.
Teak
Hans Wegner Teak Arm Round Chair JH-503, 2 Available
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
3 chairs available. Signed and numbered. Refinished and new leather upholstery.
Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"The Chair" model JH503, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-503 Armchair in Teak and Leather by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ottawa, ON
JH 503 armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 and made in Denmark by Johannes Hansen.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in
Hans J. Wegner the Chair Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans J. Wegner ‘The Chair’ model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest, circa 1954 We are delighted to offer a magnificent rare pair of Hans J.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in
Hans Wegner 'The Chair' Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans J. Wegner ‘The Chair’ model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest, circa 1954 We are delighted to offer a magnificent rare pair of Hans J.
Leather, Teak
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,348 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid Century Modern-style walnut extending dining table with tapered legs. The tabletop is finished in rich walnut with mitered edges in Dark Chocolate. It features self-storing lea...
Wood
$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 Glendale, 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
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$6,849 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
$14,800 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, Tobacco Leather, 1978, Set of 8
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, Tobacco brown leather, Italy, 1978, set of eight. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by t...
Leather
$8,450 / set
H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 20 in
Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six oak and paper cord "Wishbone" chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. CH24 'Wishbone' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and made in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Han...
Oak
$7,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
$8,475 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler. The chairs marked and dated to underside. Additional information: The PP503 Chair, designed by Hans Wegner, is identified as one ...
Wood
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Teak
$16,486 / 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
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
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.