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Jh503 Teak

Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina

Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. This is model no. JH503, teak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak
4 Early Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in 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 Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats

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. Wegner and produced by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats, 1950s
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats, 1950s

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. Wegner and produced by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair

Hans J. Wegner Round Chair

$5,800

H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather
Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather

Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Round Rock, TX

is executed in teak and retains its vintage cognac leather. Model JH 503. Example is fully marked

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-503 Chair, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-503 Chair, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-503 Chair, Teak

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H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in

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. This early example with teak

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 7 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs in Teak
Set of 7 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs in Teak

Set of 7 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs in Teak

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H 30 in W 24.5 in L 30 in

Set of 7 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs in Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 7 Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Solid teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Hans Wegner JH503 "The Round Chair" in Teak & Black Leather
Hans Wegner JH503 "The Round Chair" in Teak & Black Leather

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen
The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen

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. Wegner for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner, "The Chair", model JH503, Johannes Hansen
Hans Wegner, "The Chair", model JH503, Johannes Hansen

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen

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

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

Materials

Leather, Teak

The Chair Model JH503 By Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen From 1950s
The Chair Model JH503 By Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen From 1950s

The Chair Model JH503 By Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen From 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

highly sought-after piece known as the model JH 503, or more famously, "The Chair" or "The Round Chair

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

'The Chair' in Teak
'The Chair' in Teak

'The Chair' in Teak

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H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in

'The Chair' in Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

JH 503, 'The Chair' in teak and vegetal leather.

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Hans Wegner, Denmark, "The" Chair for Johannes Hansen, Leather and Teak
Hans Wegner, Denmark, "The" Chair for Johannes Hansen, Leather and Teak

Hans Wegner, Denmark, "The" Chair for Johannes Hansen, Leather and Teak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, "The" Chair or "Round" Chair, model JH503, circa 1950's. Teak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Original Danish
Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Original Danish

Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Original Danish

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in Sorensen leather-cognac. This is model no. JH503, teak frame with nicely

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Round Chair 'JH 503' in Teak
Hans Wegner Round Chair 'JH 503' in Teak

Hans Wegner Round Chair 'JH 503' in Teak

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H 30 in W 25 in D 20.5 in

Hans Wegner Round Chair 'JH 503' in Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Authentic vintage Hans Wegner JH 503 in teak made by Johannes Hansen and sold by Georg Jensen

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Teak Arm Round Chair JH-503, 2 Available
Hans Wegner Teak Arm Round Chair JH-503, 2 Available

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen
The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen

The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

"The Chair" model JH503, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Johannes Hansen in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen

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H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in

Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather. Executed by Johannes

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-503 Armchair in Teak and Leather by Johannes Hansen
Hans Wegner JH-503 Armchair in Teak and Leather by Johannes Hansen

Hans Wegner JH-503 Armchair in Teak and Leather by Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Ottawa, ON

JH 503 armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 and made in Denmark by Johannes Hansen. Known

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner the Chair Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest
Hans J. Wegner the Chair Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest

Hans J. Wegner the Chair Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

delighted to offer a magnificent rare pair of Hans J. Wegner ‘The Chair’ model JH503 in teak by Johannes

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak and Cane for Johannes Hansen
Hans Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak and Cane for Johannes Hansen

Hans Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak and Cane for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans Wegner 'The Chair' for master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, model JH503. Designed 1949. Teak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Hans Wegner 'The Chair' Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest
Hans Wegner 'The Chair' Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest

Hans Wegner 'The Chair' Model JH503 by Johannes Hansen Dambusters Interest

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

delighted to offer a magnificent rare pair of Hans J. Wegner ‘The Chair’ model JH503 in teak by Johannes

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of the Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of the Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Pair of the Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in

Pair of the Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007): The chair/the round chair/model JH503. A pair of teak armchairs with

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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Jh503 Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of jh503 teak for your home. Frequently made of hardwood, teak and wood, every item from our selection of jh503 teak was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of jh503 teak — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of jh503 teak, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Jh503 Teak?

Prices for a piece of jh503 teak start at $2,500 and top out at $17,688 with the average selling for $5,800.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans 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.

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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.