$3,200 / item
Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic shell chair with backrest and seat in walnut veneer on a base of soap treated oak is a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. Wh...
Oak, Walnut
Venus Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1948
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Venus" lounge chair with oversized, laminated teak back and seat on a beech frame.
Wood
Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic shell chair with backrest and seat in walnut veneer on a base of soap treated oak is a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. Wh...
Oak, Walnut
Hans Wegner Bench Model Venus GE1935 for GETAMA, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful shell bench originally designed by Hans Wegner in 1948 and re-issued by GETAMA for which Hans Wegner was a house architect in 2015. Bent walnut ply over a base of soap t...
Oak, Walnut
Hans Wegner Venus Bench by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New London, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1935 and re-issued today by the original manufacturer GETAMA of Denmark. Constructed with walnut seat and back and oak legs.
Oak, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner Venus Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New London, CT
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and re-issued today by the original manufacturer Getama of Denmark. Constructed with linen covered seat, walnut back and oak frame.
Linen, Oak, Walnut
Hans Wegner Wall Unit
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak wall unit, light in appearance as it sits on legs off the floor. Located at Las Venus 212-982-0608.
Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Handsome set of four dining chairs in a light colored teak with nicely sculpted backs and form. Set of six dining chairs also available. Located at Las Venus, 163 Ludlow Street, 212-...
Teak, PVC, Upholstery
Scandinavian Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The lines of this sofa are very similar to Hans Wegner sofas. Located at Las Venus @ ABC Home 646-602-3519.
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shell chair by Hans Wegner in laminated walnut seat and back and solid beech wood frame. It has the original screws on the bottom of seat to secure the seat cushion.
Beech, Walnut
Model 3100 Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
The Ant Chair, officially known as Model 3100 is a classic piece of furniture design created by the renowned Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1952. This iconic chair ...
Wood
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
$5,400
H 28 in W 28 in D 23 in
1951 HANS WEGNER Lounge chair, model no. CH-22 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1951 HANS J. WEGNER Lounge Chair, model no. CH-22 manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Oak frame with rush seat. Underside of arm branded with designer. In good vintage condi...
Rush, Oak
$20,889
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and canvas. Measurements: H: 66 cm/ 2' 2" SH: 33.5 cm/ 1' 1 1/4" D: 68 cm/ 2' 2 3/4" W: 76 cm/ 2' 6 3/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for cr...
Canvas, Oak
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production. Production being this one either 1957 or 1958. Believed to be under 100 of these ...
Bentwood
Norman Cherner Armchair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally introduced in 1958, the iconic molded plywood armchair by Norman Cherner is found in collections worldwide. Reissued in exacting detail from the original drawings and mold...
Walnut
$52,510
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark, 1953. Teak, oak and brass. Stamped. H: 94 cm W: 51 cm D: 50 cm SH: 44.5 cm Hans J. Wegn...
Brass
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper cord seat. The chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen &...
Papercord, Oak
$7,191
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern "Metropolitan" Chair by Larsen & Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen, 1949
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Metropolitan Chair" designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen made by Fritz Hansen in 1949. Frame in solid beech with backrest and seat in teak plywood. The name of the ch...
Beech, Teak
Midcentury Danish Peter Hvidt AX Chair For Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A timeless and historically important design by the architect Hvidt & Molgaard Nielsen which began production in 1950. This chair used revolutionary construction techniques by b...
Beech, Mahogany, Teak
Hans Wegner CH28 Wood Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Wegner CH28 all wood armchair, 1950s.
Wood
Midcentury Danish Peter Hvidt AX Chair For Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A timeless and historically important design by the architect Hvidt & Molgaard Nielsen which began production in 1950. This chair used revolutionary construction techniques by b...
Beech, Mahogany, Teak
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. The chair became immensely popular and was dubbed "The C...
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
China chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1970. Cherry wood and natural tanned leather cushion.
Leather, Cherry
$8,525
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Cane, Teak
$8,411 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
By George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
Leather, Plywood
$74,199
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in burgundy leather Style: Mid cen...
Rosewood, Leather
$3,410
H 22.05 in W 104.34 in D 77.56 in
1960s Fully Restored Danish Queen Size Rosewood Bed with Floating Nightstands
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s fully restored Danish queen size rosewood bed with floating nightstands by Sannemanns Møbelfarik. Sannemanns Møbelfabrik rosewood bedroom set consisting of strict Danish moder...
Rosewood
Italian Large Cabinet in Teak and Geometric Fronts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe or highboard, teak, Italy, 1950s Beautiful cabinet originating from Italy. This spacious 1950s piece showcases timeless modernist elegance. The graphic front of this cabine...
Teak
Adrian Pearsall 'Cloud' Sofa in Walnut
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Cloud' sofa, walnut, fabric, United States, 1950s Adrian Pearsall's "Cloud" sofa, crafted in the 1950s in the United States, is a stunning example of mid-century m...
Fabric, Walnut
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.13 in Dm 36 in
1950s Danny Ho Fong Cafe Set Rare Southern California Design Vintage Modern
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super cabin-modern and hard to find California design outdoor patio set. The wicker on all pieces is still in very good condition! All these pieces were procured together, and ar...
Iron
$36,800 / set
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of six. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa desi...
Leather
$20,421
H 29.93 in W 51.97 in D 22.84 in
1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Early 1950s Danish Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen. Originally designed in 1948 for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Inter...
Beech, Teak
$13,127 / set
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 25.2 in
Pair Of Sculptural Lounge Chairs In Mohair And Rosewood, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible pair of Midcentury modern sculptural lounge chairs in caramel mohair and solid hardwood, 1950s. These one of a kind lounge chairs showcase immaculate craftsmanship, with ...
Mohair, Wood
Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue
By BoConcept
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage BoConcept chaise lounge with relax function. In natural black leather, chrome steel base/legs. Label: BoConcept. Very good vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
$11,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak
$3,150 / item
H 30 in W 28 in D 36 in
Lawson-Fenning Dillon Chair, Solid Walnut and Mohair, Modern Arm Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning has a solid wood frame inspired by California Modernist Paul Laszlo. The cushions are boxed with a piping detail. The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...
Mohair, Walnut
Charles and Ray Eames DCW for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Belmont, MA
DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in original condition. Legs attached with 5/2/4 screw configuration. Original patina.
Plywood
$3,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 35 in
Lawson-Fenning Portola Ottoman, Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Portola Ottoman - Round has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. Pairs with the Portola Lounge Chair. Also available in a square design. The Lawson-Fenning C...
Upholstery
$7,500 / item
H 16.15 in W 86.62 in D 29.53 in
Axis Architectural Bench In Solid American Walnut & Leather By Sidani Design
By Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
This architectural bench features a monolithic composition with a rectilinear platform and offset leg structure. The frame is constructed with solid American Walnut, joined with mitr...
Leather, Walnut
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