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vintage desk desk 60s J. Svenstrup Danish
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk desk 60s J. Svenstrup Danish period 60's design J. Svenstrup AP Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

vintage desk  desk  60s  J. Svenstrup  Danish
vintage desk  desk  60s  J. Svenstrup  Danish
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood night stand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s. Elegant and stylish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Sofa Model AP-64 Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model AP-64 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-16 Easy Chairs Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM A high
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 6 AP 40 Chairs Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s. Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Buffalo, NY
by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Model AP-38 Airport Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Airport Model AP-38 armchair, a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for Kastrup Airport in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Model AP-38 Airport Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, Set 4.
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of four Airport Model AP-38 seats, a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for Kastrup Airport
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP-28 Mid Century Danish Oak Mama Bear Lounge Chair This lounge chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Easy Chair Model AP-15 Designed by Hans Wegner Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-15 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner “Airport” Chairs for Ap Stolen, Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, model Airport / Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen, Denmark A pair of “Airport” chairs designed Hans J
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 AP 40 Airport Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These chairs are made of chrome-plated steel with black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Ap-31-S AP Stolen Oak Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Winnipeg, CA
An oak sofa by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. AP Stolen manufactured most of Wegner's fully upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Unique 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by "AP" Stoneware, Bornholm, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful unique Scandinavian Modern table lamp handmade by "AP" ceramics at the island of Bornholm
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of “AP 16” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By A. P. Stohlen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant and comfortable “AP 16” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Nanna Ditzel Easy Chairs Model Ap 26 Produced by Ap-Stolen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP 26 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Vintage Hans Wegner AP-65 Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960.
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Hans Wegner AP-65 Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960. Manufactured by AP Stolen and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP71 Lounge Chair, Oak and Graphic fabric for AP Stolen, Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful detailed and comfortable AP-71 Lounge Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1968 for A.P
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Oak

Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These 4 chairs are completely re-upholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Utrecht, NL
An original “Papa Bear” chair designed by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner for the furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
world over. Combining function and comfort with style and innovation, the model AP-46 Ox Chair is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Model AP-16 Easy Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for AP-Stolen, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in KUTNO, PL
Model AP-16 armchair, designed by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner, is one of his classic
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Early 1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen/ Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic early production Papa Bear chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen.Chair and ottoman retains original fabric as well as original finish to the w...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-33 32 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-33 32lounge chair designed in the 1950s and produced by A.P. Stolen. Store
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Hans Wegner AP-33 32 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner AP-33 32 Lounge Chair
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Rare AP-26 Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel
By A.P. Stolen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare AP-26 lounge chair designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1953 and produced by A.P. Stolen. This piece
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
H 20.48 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in
Hans Wegner Ox Chair AP-46 and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
by Erik Jorgensen, although it may be earlier and by AP Stolen. It is beautifully made, extremely
Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s. Fairly early Papa Bear armchair AP-19 with beech
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen, 1960s.
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
back upholstered with grey fabric. Executed by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of early 1960s AP-19 chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen. These chairs
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chairs
H 39.016 in W 36 in D 35 in
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair for AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design Papa Bear chair for AP Stolen, Denmark. Simply the most comfortable chair
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in Hallingdal 65-wool. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
AP18 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Model AP18 3-seat heigh sides sofa by Hans J. Wegner for. AP. Stolen, Denmark. Designed 1950. At
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

AP18 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen 1950
AP18 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen 1950
H 29.93 in W 76.38 in D 31.5 in
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19 for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP-20 Mini Bear Lounge Chairs - Pair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of scarce model AP-20 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair for A.P. Stolen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
by Nanna Ditzel and produced in Denmark by A.P. Stolen, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Nanna Ditzel AP-26 Lounge Chair for A.P. Stolen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
by Nanna Ditzel and produced in Denmark by A.P. Stolen, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of awesome “AP 16” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-29 Papa Bear Ottoman, 1953 The Papa Bear chair is one of Danish master Hans
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Wool Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a dark blue, cotton & linen weave, on top of tapered wood legs.
Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
tapered wood legs. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by AP Stolen in Denmark, circa 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wood

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
and leather piping’s. Designed 1960 and made at AP Stolen, Denmark model AP46 and AP47. Very fine
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Roll Arm Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A straight-back roll arm sofa retaining its original brown wool strie´ upholstery, the seating element having a comfortable pitch and elevated by solid squared teak legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-16 in Oak 1951 / Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four easychair, model AP-16 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Denmark 1951. Made in oak and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Three Seater Sofa, Model AP 18S, Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa, Model AP 18S, upholstered in green wool fabric and with dark wood legs, was
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Early Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen Original Fabric 1951, Stamped
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Vienna, AT
Collectors set of two labeled, stamped very early Papa Bear AP 19 chairs (number 13+16) Made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa in Oak and Fabric for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner two-seat sofa in oak and fabric. Executed by AP Stolen, Denmark.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Two-Seat Sofa in Oak and Fabric for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner two-seat sofa in oak and wool upholstery, model AP20. Executed by AP Stolen, Denmark.    
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

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Ap Denmark For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ap Denmark you’re looking for. A ap Denmark — often made from wood, fabric and oak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ap Denmark, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ap Denmark, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Nanna Ditzel each produced at least one beautiful ap Denmark that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ap Denmark?

Prices for a ap Denmark can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $47,908, while the average can fetch as much as $8,207.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.