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Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Original Danish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are great solid teak chairs in the style of Hans Wegner. Made in the USA.  
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swivel chair designed by Hans Wegner & made by Johannes Hansen w/teak back, chrome frame & blue
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Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane Jh-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair in Teak and Wool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific early Papabear chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in the late 60's. This example in solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Midcentury Lounge Chair Attributed to Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Vintage teak midcentury lounge chair attributed to Hans Wegner. Unsigned chair with unique teak
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner JH50 chair, or more commonly known as the “Peacock Chair” had its name blessed by
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Cow Horn Chair in Teak by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
restoration trace the caning. Plate Johannes Hansen. Production 1960s. Hans Wegner created the Cow Horn flesh
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid teak. The chair retains the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs retain the original branded maker's mark. Designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner and produced by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare teak armchair / lounge chair retaining the original oxhide black leather seat and back
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 31 in W 28.25 in D 20.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956. Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mid-century modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen. Modeled after a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
H 41.75 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Teak "The Chair" - Pair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury teak "The Chair" - pair Each chair measures: 24.75
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner valet chair for Johannes Hansen, Model JH-514. The ultimate valet chair designed to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Model Jh-505 Cow Horn Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
. These teak, rosewood, and cane Hans Wegner "Cow Horn" chairs manufactured by Johannes Hansen by hand by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
Hans J. Wegner, Papa Bear Chair
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J Wegner design oak and teak lounge chair model JH-713 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Simple
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early pair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman. Original oiled finish to Teak "paws" and legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Round Chair designed by Hans Wegner with New Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Wegner, the round chair is a classic example of Danish modernism, with its clean lines and organic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner Buck Lounge Chair, Model JH517
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner buck lounge chair, Model JH517 for Johannes Hansen. A rare model chair by the master
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
stamp on the back of the chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
H 40.16 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 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
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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
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 3 (not two!) CH30 dining chairs by Hans Wegner in Oak and Teak and red upholstery. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner Suite of Chairs Papa Bear
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A rare opportunity to purchase a matching set of Hans Wegner's most iconic and celebrated chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs by Carl Hansen and Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of the iconic Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs by Carl Hansen & Son. We aren't
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Teak

4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Cigar Lounge Chair in Teak with New Maharam Upholstery
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1955, the 240 “Cigar” lounge chair features classic Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
H 28.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH30 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
New leather (natural) seats. Listed price is for the pair. Produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

5 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 11 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

pair of “Sawbuck” CH 29 chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
The iconic "Sawbuck" chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1952
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

ML-33 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic Hans Wegner ML-33 rocking chair in teak. Made for Michael Laursen circa 1940s. The chair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Viintage Oak and Teak CH23 Side Chair by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak and teak side chair model CH23 for Carl Hansen & son by Hans Wegner. this timeless
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans J Wegner, the Chair/Round Chair, Design 1949, for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, the chair or round chair, model JH503, designed 1949, manufactured by Johannes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original model JH-503 round armchair in teak and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chair produced by GETAMA in Gedsted
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This gorgeous piece of mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Danish Modern Teak with Leather W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
leather broken-in just right to pair perfectly with the teak’s deep-dark patina! Designed by Hans Wegner
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 25 in
1960s JH-505 Teak Cow Horn Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare teak Danish modern dining chair with a splined backrest and a natural cane seat. Model JH
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Valet Chair, model no. JH540, teak and oak, original edition produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

1960s Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘ Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hans
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Teak

Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare set of four (4) armless dining chairs retaining the original green oxhide upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Mid-century folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner and Ebert Weiss
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Lounge folding chair with handles and beautiful woven cane seat. All original. It is a very
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
easy chairs by the master Hans Wegner, Denmark. Masculine solid chairs executed with sculpted teak arms
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, 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
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Beech & Teak Heart Dining Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designer Arne Jacobsen or Hans J. Wegner. One of their designs icons is the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen or
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Hans Wegner The Chair Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

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