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Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of classic chairs. Original Cane seats Original surface Branded signature.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 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
Category

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
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
The most recognized of Hans Wegner’s chairs, the round back or “The Chair” was designed in 1948
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Hans Wegner "GE375" Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner: "GE375" Highback Chairs. Manufactured & Stamped by Getama, Gedsted
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From Carl Hansen & Søn website: The CH445 wing chair is a high-backed, upholstered armchair with a
Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of CH44 Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Oak and rush lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. Two pairs available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Denton, TX
Great pair on Danish modern in white oak with gray fabric by Hans Wegner.
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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
Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare and well-constructed pair of Wegner Model JH 812 lounge chairs in chrome-plated steel
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Oak Side Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of midcentury Danish oak armchairs in the style of Hans Wegner. These chairs have solid oak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Walnut China Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944 This incredibly rare version of Wegner's iconic design was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1977 in exquisite European walnut in ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Pair of Hans Wegner Walnut China Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Walnut China Chairs
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of round chairs by Hans Wegner. Cane seats. One seat was replaced. Both show very
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 19.75 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Amazing pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs PP 501 in ‘Special Request’ white pigment lacquer finish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane

Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Hans Wegner Chairs GE 300 Easy Chairs for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Hans Wegner chairs GE 300 easy chairs for GETAMA, Mid-Century Modern.
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Danish Modern masterpieces, Peacock Chairs, designed by Has Wegner made by Johannes
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Teak

Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
Pr. Wegner Hansen Peacock Chairs
H 43 in W 25 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 24 in D 33 in
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair
H 36.5 in W 34 in D 36.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner Ge40 Getama Danish Modern of Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stained oak-framed Pair of Lounge Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama (Denmark). Features
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of easy chairs model JH 703 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of JH 703 easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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 J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Model AP 46
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ox chairs, model AP 46 by Hans J. Wegner. A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1960. Black leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Ebonized Oak Round Chairs after Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ava, MO
Presenting this pair of Mid-Century Round Armchairs in the manner of Hans Wegner in black lacquer
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner ox chairs with tubular steel frame upholstered with light canvas fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Lounge Chairs Model Ge460 by Hans Wegner, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of GE 460 lounge chairs in original condition. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for GETAMA in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rush, Teak

Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Oak Original Danish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
black leather seat and tapered legs. Hans J Wegner "The Chair" Stamped C M Madsens, made in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar' Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE-240 Cigar chairs, 1955 Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar' Chairs
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar' Chairs
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 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
Category

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
Pair of 'Plank' Chairs Model GE290 by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Getama GE-163a Oak Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of large highback lounge chairs by Hans Wegner. These chairs are equally as
Category

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

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair with Arms
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Pair of Folding Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair folding chairs with hanging bracket of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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 Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs in William Morris Blackthorn, Pair
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This rare dining chair pair was such a find! The oak is in wonderful shape. We thought William
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Danish "CH33" Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic pair of Danish CH33 chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. They are
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 armchairs. Designed in 1952. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
is closely based on Hans Wegner's famous chair design. This stunning pair of mid-century modern rope
Category

Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Cord

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
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, 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

1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Chrome & Leather "Airport" Visitor Chairs by Wegner, Denmark, 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original black leather and chromed steel. "Airport" chairs. Designed By Hans J. Wegner
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair with Arms, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair w/ Arms - Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Design 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

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Pair Wegner Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pair wegner chair for your home. A pair wegner chair — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pair wegner chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pair wegner chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pair wegner chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Carl Hansen & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pair Wegner Chair?

Prices for a pair wegner chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $609 and can go as high as $61,366, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.
Questions About Pair Wegner Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify a Hans Wegner chair, look for hallmarks of his style. Most joints feature mortise and tenon construction, and armrests and seat supports are often hand-sculpted. Nearly all of his chair frames are solid wood. A piece fashioned out of wood composites is unlikely to be genuine. Find a collection of expertly vetted Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not Hans Wegner chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. The Danish furniture designer did design his pieces with functionality in mind, striving to craft chairs that users would enjoy sitting in. Many of his chairs built upon traditional designs, such as the Peacock chair inspired by the classic Windsor chair. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.