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Set of 7 Hans Wegner W2 Chairs for C.M. Madsen Denmark, 1960s
Set of 7 Hans Wegner W2 Chairs for C.M. Madsen Denmark, 1960s

Set of 7 Hans Wegner W2 Chairs for C.M. Madsen Denmark, 1960s

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

A set of 7 'W2' chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in Denmark during the 1960s. These oak-framed

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, pair of Teak and leather dining chairs, model W2 for C.M. Madsen, 1
Hans Wegner, pair of Teak and leather dining chairs, model W2 for C.M. Madsen, 1

Hans Wegner, pair of Teak and leather dining chairs, model W2 for C.M. Madsen, 1

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of Teak and leather dining chairs, model W2, designed by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsens

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker
Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A side chair in oak with sculpted backrests and woven papercord seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Set of 6 fine Hans J. Wegner W2 Chairs C.M.Madsen 1950s
Set of 6 fine Hans J. Wegner W2 Chairs C.M.Madsen 1950s

Set of 6 fine Hans J. Wegner W2 Chairs C.M.Madsen 1950s

$10,043

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in

Set of 6 fine Hans J. Wegner W2 Chairs C.M.Madsen 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Set of six old Hans J. Wegner chairs in solid oak and black leather. Model W2. Produced by C.M

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan

Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Basel, BS

Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

W2 - Dining chair by Hans J. Wegner
W2 - Dining chair by Hans J. Wegner

W2 - Dining chair by Hans J. Wegner

$1,901 / item

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

W2 - Dining chair by Hans J. Wegner

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

C.M. Madsen. The wicker differs from each chair - contact for individual pictures.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin

Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen d. 1950 Condition

Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen
Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen

Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen

$6,500 / set

H 29.75 in W 21.5 in D 18 in

Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six Danish modern dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Beautiful organic lines with designer stamp. Please confirm location.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A side chair in oak with sculpted backrests and woven papercord seats.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope

Midcentury Modern "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Midcentury Modern "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

Midcentury Modern "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of eight beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with natural leather

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950s Denmark
Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950s Denmark

Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950s Denmark

$8,557Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950s Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

Rare Set of seven ‘W2’ Dining Chairs designed by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsen, 1950’s Denmark. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

Set of 8 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of 8 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of 8 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

$22,170 / set

H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Set of 8 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner in the early 1950s. This design was produced by cabinetmakers C. M. Madsen based in Haarby

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

$27,627 / set

H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner in the early 1950s. This design was produced by cabinetmakers C. M. Madsen based in Haarby

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Set of 4 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

Set of 4 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

$10,982 / set

H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Set of 4 Hans Wegner Model W1 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner and produced by cabinetmakers C. M. Madsen in Denmark. The beautifully aged and patinated

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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C.M. Madsen set of six teak and leather dining chairs – Hans J. Wegner
C.M. Madsen set of six teak and leather dining chairs – Hans J. Wegner

C.M. Madsen set of six teak and leather dining chairs – Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Heerhugowaard, NL

Iconic set of dining chairs designed by legendary designer Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsen of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

6x Hans Wegner Chairs by C. M. Madsen 1953 Denmark
6x Hans Wegner Chairs by C. M. Madsen 1953 Denmark

6x Hans Wegner Chairs by C. M. Madsen 1953 Denmark

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

6x Hans Wegner Chairs by C. M. Madsen 1953 Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in St-Brais, JU

A rare set of six dining chairs by Hans Wegner, designed in 1953. Made in Denmark by C. M. Madsen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner Model W2 Chairs for C.M. Madsens
Pair of Hans Wegner Model W2 Chairs for C.M. Madsens

Pair of Hans Wegner Model W2 Chairs for C.M. Madsens

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H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Hans Wegner Model W2 Chairs for C.M. Madsens

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berne, CH

preserved. Model W2 Production by C.M. Madsen Denmark 1953. Beautiful processing of teak. Marked.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Oak and Wicker Chairs for C.M. Madsen, Denmark 1950s, Set of 3
Hans Wegner Oak and Wicker Chairs for C.M. Madsen, Denmark 1950s, Set of 3

Hans Wegner Oak and Wicker Chairs for C.M. Madsen, Denmark 1950s, Set of 3

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of three chairs in solid oak, seats upholstered in wicker.. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for C.M

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Hans J. Wegner, Dining Chairs Model W2 'Set of 4', Teak and Patinated Wicker
Hans J. Wegner, Dining Chairs Model W2 'Set of 4', Teak and Patinated Wicker

Hans J. Wegner, Dining Chairs Model W2 'Set of 4', Teak and Patinated Wicker

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Roskilde, Sealand

Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. A set of four teak chairs and patinated wicker. Produced by C.M. Madsen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner

Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in

Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans Wegner in 1950 and beautifully crafted by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsen, Denmark.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner, Set of Four Chairs, Model W2
Hans Wegner, Set of Four Chairs, Model W2

Hans Wegner, Set of Four Chairs, Model W2

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H 75 in W 54 in D 48 in

Hans Wegner, Set of Four Chairs, Model W2

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lund, SE

A set of four dining chairs, model W2. Design Hans J Wegner, 1953. Made by CM Madsen, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak, Set of 4
Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak, Set of 4

Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak, Set of 4

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H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in

Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak, Set of 4

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bern, CH

Hans Wegner W2 chairs in teak, set of 4 A set of four dining chairs in teak with leather seating. These wonderful pieces feature solid teak frames with an organically flowing line...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set 3 Hans J. Wegner Chairs Side Chairs C M Madsens
Set 3 Hans J. Wegner Chairs Side Chairs C M Madsens

Set 3 Hans J. Wegner Chairs Side Chairs C M Madsens

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

M Madsens. In original vintage condition with patina. W 22” x D 15” x H 30” x SH 17”.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Model W2 Chair by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsen, 1960s
Model W2 Chair by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsen, 1960s

Model W2 Chair by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsen, 1960s

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Uppsala, SE

Chair, model W2, designed by Hans Wenger for C.M. Madsen. Frame in smoked oak with new black

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen
Set of Four Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen

Set of Four Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

executed by C.M Madsen. Stamped C.M. Madsen FABRIKER- MADE IN DENMARK. Dimensions: 22" width x 17.75

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Set of Four Model W2 Chairs by C. M. Madsen
Hans Wegner Set of Four Model W2 Chairs by C. M. Madsen

Hans Wegner Set of Four Model W2 Chairs by C. M. Madsen

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

Set of four original W2 chairs designed by Hans Wegner. As well as the eye-catching sculptural backrest the W2 boasts many subtle design features. Each leg gently splays outwards wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Six Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen in Oak
Set of Six Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen in Oak

Set of Six Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen in Oak

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six dining chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner and manufactured by C.M. Madsen in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Oak

Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By C.M. Madsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four W2 - Dining chairs in teak with new cane. Maker CM Madsen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early Hans J. Wegner Peter's Chair for FDB Møbler
Early Hans J. Wegner Peter's Chair for FDB Møbler

Early Hans J. Wegner Peter's Chair for FDB Møbler

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H 18.12 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Early Hans J. Wegner Peter's Chair for FDB Møbler

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Balen, BE

Early Peter's chair by Hans J. Wegner made by cabinetmaker Carl Marius Madsen for FDB Møbler in the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in

Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of “JH 525” armchairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak, upholstered with cognac colored

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in

Pair of “JH 525” Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of “JH 525” armchairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak, upholstered with cognac colored

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Set of four rare Hans Wegner dining chairs model W2. Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of Six “W2” Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of Six “W2” Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Set of Six “W2” Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.73 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in

Set of Six “W2” Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of six “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with red leather seats. Beautifully

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Eight "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of Eight "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Set of Eight "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.73 in W 21.66 in L 29.73 in

Set of Eight "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of eight beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with leather seats

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Modernist "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Vintage Modernist "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

Vintage Modernist "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of six beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with black leather seats

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Midcentury Danish Modern Hans Wegner W2 C.M. Madsen Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Midcentury Danish Modern Hans Wegner W2 C.M. Madsen Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Midcentury Danish Modern Hans Wegner W2 C.M. Madsen Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Wilmington, DE

(model W2) for C.M. Madsen. This set includes 6 side chairs that are made of sculpted solid teak with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s
Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s

Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An iconic example of Wegner's historic oeuvre within the field of Scandinavian seating design, here we have a gorgeously preserved set of six "W2" chairs in solid old-growth teak, wi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Set of Six Dining Chairs Model W2 Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark
Hans Wegner Set of Six Dining Chairs Model W2 Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark

Hans Wegner Set of Six Dining Chairs Model W2 Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of six dining chairs model W2 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 4 Oak W2 Chairs by Hans Wegner
Set of 4 Oak W2 Chairs by Hans Wegner

Set of 4 Oak W2 Chairs by Hans Wegner

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H 29.75 in W 21.5 in D 19.75 in

Set of 4 Oak W2 Chairs by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of four solid oak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Seats have

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Classic Set of Four W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner / Denmark
Classic Set of Four W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner / Denmark

Classic Set of Four W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner / Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

C M Madsens, made in Denmark, Hans Wegner, nice original condition, patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 8 Hans Wegner W2 Oak and Rattan Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Hans Wegner W2 Oak and Rattan Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Hans Wegner W2 Oak and Rattan Dining Chairs

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H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in

Set of 8 Hans Wegner W2 Oak and Rattan Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in London, England

produced by C. M. Madsens in Denmark in 1953. Patinated, oiled ok frames with seats upholstered in woven

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Classic Danish Design Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak, Set of 4
Classic Danish Design Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak, Set of 4

Classic Danish Design Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak, Set of 4

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Renens, CH

. Origination: Denmark, 1960s. Marked by the producer, CM Madsen. Condition: Very good vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of four chair by Hans J. Wegner
Set of four chair by Hans J. Wegner

Set of four chair by Hans J. Wegner

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Set of four chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four W2 - Dining chairs in patinated oak and new cane. Hans J. Wegner / C. M. Madsen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 17.72 in W 20.08 in L 17.72 in

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four dining chairs in oak and paper cord. Hans J. Wegner / C. M. Madsen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

. M. Madsen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six W2 Diningchairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of Six W2 Diningchairs by Hans J. Wegner

Set of Six W2 Diningchairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in

Set of Six W2 Diningchairs by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of six W2 - Dining chairs in patinated oak and seat in new cane. Hans J. Wegner / C. M Madsen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner W2 Oak and Leather Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen
Hans J. Wegner W2 Oak and Leather Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen

Hans J. Wegner W2 Oak and Leather Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsen

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans J. Wegner W2 oak and leather dining chairs for C.M. Madsen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs C.M. Madsens
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs C.M. Madsens

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs C.M. Madsens

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H 19.75 in W 21.63 in D 18.5 in

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs C.M. Madsens

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Fulton, CA

A set of 6 "W2" dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens of Denmark. Acquired from

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens, Oak and Leather
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens, Oak and Leather

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens, Oak and Leather

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

Oak Frames and original black leather seats. The chairs are signed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Six Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for Madsens, Denmark
Set of Six Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for Madsens, Denmark

Set of Six Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs for Madsens, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of six W2 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner made by C. M. Madsens in Denmark, 1953. Made from

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W1 Produced by C.M Madsen
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W1 Produced by C.M Madsen

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W1 Produced by C.M Madsen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 6 dining chairs model W1 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark.

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Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model W2 by C.M Madsen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of six dining chairs model W2 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by C.M Madsen in Denmark.

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Set of 12 Dining Chairs model W2 by Hans J. Wegner, 1954
Set of 12 Dining Chairs model W2 by Hans J. Wegner, 1954

Set of 12 Dining Chairs model W2 by Hans J. Wegner, 1954

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Odense, DK

C.M. Madsens in Odense, Denmark in the 1950s. All 12 chairs have only had one owner and has always

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Set of 12 "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of 12 "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Set of 12 "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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Set of 12 beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with cognac leather seats

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Hans J Wegner, set of 6 chairs in guinea cane, 1960s
Hans J Wegner, set of 6 chairs in guinea cane, 1960s

Hans J Wegner, set of 6 chairs in guinea cane, 1960s

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Hans J Wegner, set of 6 chairs in guinea cane, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

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Pair of Hans Wegner W2 Dining or Desk Chairs in Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner W2 Dining or Desk Chairs in Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner W2 Dining or Desk Chairs in Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Hudson, NY

Lovely pair of Hans Wegner oak dining or desk chairs with brand new brown leather seat cushions.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Ten Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Dining Chairs
Set of Ten Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Dining Chairs

Set of Ten Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Dining Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Long Beach, CA

A set of ten model W1, oak dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens in 1953. A

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Set of Six Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsens
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsens

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsens

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Dorchester, MA

These dining chairs, model W2, were designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by C.M. Madsens. The

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Set of 6 'W2 Dining Chairs' in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Set of 6 'W2 Dining Chairs' in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

Set of 6 'W2 Dining Chairs' in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

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Set of 6 'W2 Dining Chairs' in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A set of 6 dining chairs in oak. Design by Hans J. Wegner. Model 'W2', made by C.M Madsen in

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Dining Chairs Set of Eight by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker
Dining Chairs Set of Eight by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

Dining Chairs Set of Eight by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to each chair: [C.M. Madsens Fabriken Haarby Danmark Made

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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Dining Chairs, Set of Six by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker
Dining Chairs, Set of Six by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

Dining Chairs, Set of Six by Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to underside of frame: [C.M. Madsens Fabikek Haarby Danmark

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Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak
Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak

Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak

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H 29.75 in W 21 in D 19 in

Hans Wegner W2 Chairs in Teak

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Charlottesville, VA

. All chairs stamped and signed C.M. Madsens , design by Hans Wegner.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Hans Wegner "W2" Teak and Cane Dining Chairs
Set of Four Hans Wegner "W2" Teak and Cane Dining Chairs

Set of Four Hans Wegner "W2" Teak and Cane Dining Chairs

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cambridge, MA

C. M. Madsens Fabriker, circa 1950s. Featuring elegantly carved solid teak frames with curved

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of 6 Hans Wegner 'W2' Dining Chairs Oak
Set of 6 Hans Wegner 'W2' Dining Chairs Oak

Set of 6 Hans Wegner 'W2' Dining Chairs Oak

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Set of 6 Hans Wegner 'W2' Dining Chairs Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen

Located in BAARLO, LI

A set of six rare 'W2' chairs by Hans Wegner for C.M Madsens Denmark. Hans Wegner, also known as

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Vintage Wegner Set of Four Dining Chairs
Vintage Wegner Set of Four Dining Chairs

Vintage Wegner Set of Four Dining Chairs

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Vintage Wegner Set of Four Dining Chairs

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chair,” for CM Madsens, 1953, Denmark. Flat banana back form with replaced cane seats. Solid oak

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Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs for C M Madsen
Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs for C M Madsen

Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs for C M Madsen

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hudson, NY

; CM Madsen made in Denmark design Hans J. Wegner.

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Pair of Hans Wegner Dining Chairs W2 for C.M. Madsen, 1950s
Pair of Hans Wegner Dining Chairs W2 for C.M. Madsen, 1950s

Pair of Hans Wegner Dining Chairs W2 for C.M. Madsen, 1950s

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Basel, CH

Pair of Hans Wegner chairs, model W2 designed in 1953 and manufactured by C.M. Madsen in Denmark

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Set of Eight Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model W2 by C. M. Madsens
Set of Eight Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model W2 by C. M. Madsens

Set of Eight Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model W2 by C. M. Madsens

By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner

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Beautifully designed sculptural set of chairs by the most well known Danish designer, Hans Wegner. This set was well cared for and retain the original cord seats in excellent conditi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cord, Oak

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M J Madsen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic m j madsen available at 1stDibs. A m j madsen — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect m j madsen — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A m j madsen made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one m j madsen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner and C.M. Madsen produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a m j madsen at 1stDibs is $7,250, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $10,800 for the highest priced.

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

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