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.
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wegner Teak Dresser from Ry Møbler '1950s'
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a timeless treasure - a Mid-Century Modern Danish Wegner Teak dresser from Ry møbler, crafted in the 1950s. This beautifully aged cabin...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern long low light teak 6 drawer dresser Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern light teak 6 drawer dresser A beautiful example of Danish design in simplicity and quality. The teak color really looks beautiful in any modern designed r...
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
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...
Teak, Wood
Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile and extremely well-made dr...
Teak
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 72 in D 20 in
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Jonsson Torring mobler
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Jonsson. Beautiful low 6 drawer teak dresser with high quality woodworking. Drawers have Dovetail joints very nice high constructio...
Birch, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Long Teak Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 8 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 8 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak gra...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three de...
Teak
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
Brass
Danish Denmark Mid Century Modern Long Teak Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 6 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak grains with attractive inset slit drawers carved out minimal pulls. At the pull of the 6 drawers you will expose plenty of storage. A clean simple framed cabinet with minimalist drawer, thin rounded trim edge design, topped with beautiful teak grains on top which has beautiful light and dark grains, creating a beautiful face, and top to this mid-century Danish modern low dresser...
Teak
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 49 in D 19 in
Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser has 8-drawers on left. Clean inside and out - labeled Falster - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 9 dra...
Birch, Teak
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 51 in W 48 in D 19 in
Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser Wardrobe Clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser credenza 7-drawer on left. Clean inside and out - labeled - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 2 drawers...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall 9 Drawer Teak Dresser
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern tall 9 drawer teak dresser by Nordisk Andels-Eksport. Very high quality construction teak dresser with 3 small top drawers and 6 lower large drawers. Very c...
Maple, Teak
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents, C. 1950s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Westport, CT
A meticulously restored mid-century modern walnut dresser by American of Martinsville. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this piece features lustrous brass accents that bea...
Brass
Unique Mid century modern small teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
By George Tanier, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish teak 4 drawer dresser designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. Teak veneer dresser with solid flat teak handles and birch drawer construct...
Birch, Teak
Unique Mid century modern narrow teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
By George Tanier, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Danish teak Narrow 4 drawer dresser or end table designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. Teak veneer dresser with solid flat teak handles and birc...
Birch, Teak
Mid century modern teak Hans Wegner RY 16 dresser
By George Tanier, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This Danish teak chest of drawers was designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s. This 4 drawer dresser features great details of craftsmanship and shows a beautiful wood grain. Great v...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Teak and oak chest of drawers RY16 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Chest of drawers model RY16 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by RY Møbler during the 1950s. Made from teak with oak runners and oak dowel details. Inside of drawers made from light beech. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Small scratch on the top surface (pictured) 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...
Beech, Oak, Teak
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H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Hans J. Wegner Ry Mobler, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Chest of drawers by Hans J. Wegner, made in Denmark 1956. The body is made with teak, on oak runners. Fully restored condition.
Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak Dresser with 4 Drawers, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner oak dresser with signature solid oak drawers pulls, 1950s. There are 4 equally sized drawers constructed with dovetail joinery. The dresser has been refinished in area...
Oak
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H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Danish Modern Oak Chest of Drawers by Hans J. Wegner Ry Mobler, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Chest of drawers by Hans J. Wegner, made in Denmark 1956. The body is made with oak and drawers are veneered with teak, on oak runners. Fully restored condition.
Oak, Teak
Hans J Wegner Danish Teak Dresser
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak dresser designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler 1958 Denmark. The dresser is finely crafted of teak with six drawers, sculpted hand pulls, and raised on solid teak legs. Excellent...
Teak
Hans Wegner Teak Dressers by Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Iconic teak dressers designed by Hans Wegner and made by Ry Mobler in the 1960s. Beautiful teak cases with the distinctive metal pulls are both eye catching ...
Aluminum
Hans Wegner Oak Chest Model 16 by Ry Mobler, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
Oak chest of drawers model 16 with characteristic signature solid wooden pull's by Hans Wegner. The cabinet is equipped with different sizes of drawers, the...
Oak, Felt
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H 71.46 in W 70.87 in D 20.48 in
Two Tiers Teak Ry20 Credenza by Hans Jørgen Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double decker Danish teak model Ry-20 sideboard credenza by Hans Jørgen Wegner for Ry Møbler. Fully marked and dated - January 23, 1958. This fea...
Teak
Oak & Steel Hans Wegner Chest of Drawers by Ry Mobler Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
Oak chest of drawers by Hans Wegner from the model RY-100 series Ry Møbler A/S Denmark from 1964. Four drawers with signature steel pull's on oak base. Top drawer with original gre...
Stainless Steel