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.
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Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare low oakwood sideboard / credenza model "RY-26" from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made by "RY Møbler", Denmark. The sideboard features rattan / woven cane and inlai...
Rattan, Oak
Hans J Wegner Teak Sideboard, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome solid teak sideboard designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler, model RY20. This beautiful cabinet has ample storage and functionality. This breakfront has been refinished ...
Teak
Teak and Cane Sideboard Ry 26 by Hans Wegner Ry Møbler, 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak and Cane Sideboard - Hans Wegner Ry Møbler, 1960s Elegant sideboard, model No. RY 26 by Ry Møbler, designed by Hans Wegner in the 1960s. Crafted from fine teak, it features a w...
Rattan, Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Tall Sideboard or Buffet Tambour Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Tall Sideboard with lots of storage. Smooth tambour doors. 71w 19.25d 43.5h
Wood
Sideboard in Teak, Beech and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Teak, Beech and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, beech and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Rare sideboard model CH-304 Produce...
Brass
Vintage Model RY20 Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for RY Mobler, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful double sideboard in teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s and produced by Ry Møbler. This beautifully crafted sideboard features elegant handles, six drawers, two s...
Teak
Sideboard in Oak and Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1959
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Oak and Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1959 Additional Information: Material: Oak and Teak Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Sideboard Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark Dimensio...
Oak, Teak
1960s Hans Wegner Teak Sideboard for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Hans Wegner teak sideboard for Ry Mobler. Model Ry-20. Cabinet has six drawers on the bottom and the top has sliding cane front doors concealing ...
Cane, Teak
Very Rare Sideboard with A Display Cabinet by Hans Wegner, 1965s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare sideboard with a display cabinet was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark in 1965. It is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design,...
Glass, Rosewood
Oak and cane sideboard RY20 by Hans J. Wegner, RY Møbler, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
High board or double cabinet model RY20 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler, this example stamped February 1962. Made rom oak with contrasting cane on the upper sliding doors. Inside of the cabinet in light maple. Nice details and attention to wood grain on all surfaces. Very good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina. Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair...
Cane, Maple, Oak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH304 Saber leg sideboard Danish mid century modern
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A tall sideboard, model CH304, designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. Teak cabinet with three distinct sections. The left side having veneer matched drawers, sliding doors cancelin...
Brass
Hans Wegner RY-33 Teak, Steel, Oak & Rattan Sideboard Cabinet -Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptionally rare Model RY-33 high-board designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler. Teak case having detailed oak interior featuring 4 adjustable shelves to the left, 3 canter she...
Stainless Steel
Sideboard Model RY-25 Made In Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Oak sideboard designed by Hans J. Wegner of the model RY-25 manufactured in the 1960s. The Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner and his designs are produced all over the world an...
Oak
Hans Wegner Wall Mounted Sideboards Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall mounted sideboards designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark. Built in record player and storage compartments. Dimensions (W x D x H): ...
Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Mid Century Rosewood Sideboard
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
Hans Wegner rosewood sideboard RY26 made by RY Mobler, Denmark 1950’s. This beautiful Hans Wegner Ry26 sideboard, designed in 1948 for Ry ...
Rosewood
Oak Sideboard with Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Oak Sideboard with bookcase top designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler.
Oak
1940s Hans Wegner Tall Teak Cabinet, with 2 Carved Doors and Pull-out Leaf
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
1940s Hans Wegner Tall teak cabinet, front with two sliding doors and pull-out leaf. Doors with carved, fluted pattern in relief. Interior of ash with trays and adjustable shelves. B...
Teak
Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare sideboard model Ry-26 designed by Hans J. Wegner with unusual triangular shaped puzzel piece legs. Made in Denmark by Ry-Møbler during the 1950s. The cabinet is made from t...
Brass
$9,867Sale Price / set|35% Off
Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in ECHT, NL
Large modular wall unit. Designed by legendary designer Hans Wegner and made by Ry møbler. The unit has 2 low cabinets. Topped of with a low bookcase and a tall cabinet with two slid...
Oak
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 / President by Ry Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model RY-25 / President designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry møbler in Denmark.
Chrome
Modell RY 26 Sideboard in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Modell RY 26 Sideboard in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s in used condition. The sideboard has some signs of use and age. One big spot on the top
Wicker, Wood, Teak
$5,800
H 50.01 in W 77.17 in D 19.69 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Oak Sideboard, Danish Mid-Century, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural oak sideboard / credenza designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted in solid oak with the designer’s characteristic carved geome...
Brass
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm h...
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...
Rosewood
$10,301 / item
H 33.08 in W 83.08 in D 21.26 in
Morelato Joyce Sideboard, in Ashwood with Straw Doors and brass handless
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Contemporary style Joyce sideboard made of ashwood Two central doors with Vienna straw and two side sliding doors with handmade brass handles. The top ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
Teak
$10,895
H 31 in W 78.75 in D 19.25 in
Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Steel
$2,429
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
Kai Kristiansen Small Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Made in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century Danish sideboard designed by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1970s. Made from teak wood and teak tapered legs. Two tambour doors fronts that open to internal storage. A great sm...
Teak
Danish Sideboard Model 4 by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design sideboard A timeless piece, this palissander model #4 credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik. Superb level of quality and use of high end materials ...
Rosewood
Contemporary Italian Sideboard with Brass Base
Located in London, London
Sideboard Circle detail Ash Brass base Three doors Made by a small workshop in Italy.
Brass
$6,800
H 35.04 in W 92.13 in D 18.71 in
Low Sideboard in Oak by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s, Mid Century Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A refined Danish low oak sideboard from the 1960s, crafted by a skilled cabinetmaker and defined by its timeless, rectangular silhouette. The front showcases elegant carved detailing...
Oak
$13,800
H 81 in W 122.5 in D 19.5 in
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model RY-100 three bay wall unit by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. Constructed from a mix of solid and veneered teak this cleverly designed and expertly crafted pie...
Metal
Danish Teak Sideboard with Metal Base, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant Danish modern sideboard in teak, designed and manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The cabinet features two sliding doors with circular recessed handles and rests on a m...
Metal
Two-Part Highboard "Ry 20" by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic highboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler from the 1950s. Model Ry 20. Corpus in teak veneer with two sliding doors with woven wicker, five shelves, six drawers and feet typi...
Raffia, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare low oakwood sideboard / credenza model "RY-26" from 1965 by Hans J. Wegner. Made by "RY Møbler", Denmark. The sideboard features rattan / woven cane and inlaid sli...
Rattan, Oak
Danish Modern "President Sideboard" by HJ Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The president sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, in teak and oak. Design details: inset ‘magic’ tambour doors with teak pulls and stainless steel back plates. Turned tapered legs. Whi...
Oak, Teak
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H 30.91 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Sideboard "RY-26" by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, model “RY-26”, made from rosewood with elegantly contrasting rattan fronts. Glass shelves to one side of inside the sideboard.
Rosewood, Rattan
Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler Teak Sideboard
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A stunning Model RY20 sideboard by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler. Features teak construction with contrasting birch interiors. Lower portion consists of six wide draw...
Birch, Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Mid Century Modern Credenza and Hutch
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Wegner Credenza and Hutch. Rattan sliding doors. Tons of storage. 71w 19.5d 71.5h
Wood
RY 25 sideboard in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner is considered one of the masters of Scandinavian furniture design. In addition to chairs, Wegner also produced numerous other pieces of furniture, including this RY25 ...
Steel
Hans Wegner RY25 Walnut Sideboard Credenza by RY Mobler 1970
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare RY25 midcentury sideboard by Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. Made in Denmark in the late 60s/ early 70s. This sideboard is one of the best sideboards made in the midcentury period. ...
Metal
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Glass Display Sideboard Credenza
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, this Mid-century Danish teak cabinet features a front pair of sliding glass doors that open to reveal an interior of teak with adjustable shelves. Fully rest...
Glass, Teak
RY 26 sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY 26 sideboard in teak with round legs. Hans J. Wegner / Ry Møbler
Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Oak Sideboard RY26 by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler, supplied by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful Sideboard in Pale Oak with Rattan doors by Hans J Wegner for Ry Mobler, supplied by Johannes Hansen, in fantastic original condition.
Rattan, Oak
Hans Wegner RY26 Sideboard by RY Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A Hans Wegner RY26 sideboard, manufactured by RY Møbler, mid-1950s. Oak construction with rattan fronts to the sliding cabinet doors, the interior ...
Oak