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Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs CH 31
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Will
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Model no. CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Iconic mid-century modern design with webbed
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-30
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six CH-30 dining chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, stamped on underside
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-30
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-30
H 28.75 in W 19.75 in D 21.75 in
Danish Vintage CH-23 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic Danish vintage CH-23 chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. This was made in
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech, Teak

Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - CH-25 Lounge Chair, 1950 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Copenhagen, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Dining Y-Chairs by Hans Wegner CH 24
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007). Bog oak Y-chair, model CH 24, seat woven with paper yarn, manufactured
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Dining Y-Chairs by Hans Wegner CH 24
Dining Y-Chairs by Hans Wegner CH 24
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Model CH 18A Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Frits Henningsen
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Model CH 18A Windsor Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son. Crafted in Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Six Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs Produced by Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set of six Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner Model CH 24 from Carl Hansen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a used CH24 Wishbone chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and Produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Signed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Signed
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH 23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Hans Wegner CH 23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Teak

Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH 23 Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH 23 Dining Chairs
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
CH 28 - 'Sawbuck chair' in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 28 - 'Sawbuck chair' in patinated oak with reupholstered seat in 'Dunes' aniline leather (color
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

CH 31 - Dining chair set of 6 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 31 - Dining chair set of 6. All in patinated oak and partially patinated wicker. Stamped from
Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Oak

CH 31 - Dining chair set of 6 by Hans J. Wegner
CH 31 - Dining chair set of 6 by Hans J. Wegner
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Midcentury Ch-22 Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury CH-22 lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen and Son in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940s Fritz Henningsen Windsor Oak Chair Model CH 18A, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished. - Sturdy and stable. - Measure: height of seat 45 cm.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Hans Wegner CH 30 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs model CH-27 in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27 Produced by Carl Hansen
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “CH 27” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak and rattan. Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Danish MCM Set of Four Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Portland, OR
early set of Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH 33 chairs are ready to grace your space. THE DESIGNER Hans
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950, sold as a set of 4 and we have 6 in total. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
1990 Pair of Nicos Zographos CH.86P Tuxedo Chairs with Round Arms, Upholstered
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH.86P Tuxedo Club Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of rare easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs model CH24 in an early version produced in 1973 and stamped by the cabinetmakers. They are
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs CH 30, Hans Wegner, 1950
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 6 chairs with wooden seat, model CH 30, made of solid teak resp. plywood. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Danish Modern CH-23 Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark, circa 1950s. These famous chairs, also known as CH-23, have been
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Midcentury CH-22 Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in teak and oak. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for Carl Hansen furniture. Great
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

A Set Of Four Hans Wegner 'Sawbuck' CH 29 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This set of four Hans Wegner Sawbuck CH29 dining chairs exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner Model CH-33 Teak Side Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Frits Henningsen Windsor Dining Chairs Model CH 18A by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Windsor dining chairs model CH 18A designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" CH-29 Desk Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price is for each Iconic “Sawbuck” CH-29 Desk Side designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Danish Frits Henningsen CH 18A High Back Chair in Oak by Carl Hansen & Son
By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
CH 18A high back windsor chair in oak designed by Frits Henningsen and made by Carl Hansen & Søn
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Set of 4 CH-30 Dining Chairs Danish Mid Century
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 CH30 Hans Wegner Oak Dining Chairs designed for Carl Hansen & Son in the 50s-60s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J Wegner Four Wishbone CH 24 Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern Wishbone CH 24 dining room chairs. Design by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Expertly Restored - Hans Wegner CH-30 Teak & Leather Chair Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Early Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-23 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful and rare set of four Hans Wegner model CH-23 oak dining chairs produced by Carl
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-31 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining chairs model CH-31 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Expertly Restored - Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Side Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH-33 teak side chair for Carl Hansen & Søn Designer Hans J. Wegner
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This is a very rare set of CH31 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1956. These chairs come
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

4 Danish chairs, in black lacquered wood and leather, model CH 24 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Iconic Scandinavian chairs. These 1970s examples have been entirely refinished. The CH 24 chair, or
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Eight Danish Vintage CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic set of eight Danish vintage CH-23 dining chairs by for Carl Hansen. They
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak, with plywood seating. in original condition, beautiful patina. All stamped undern...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Hans J. Wegner "Yoke" CH-34 Armchair, Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare Hans J. Wegner "Yoke" CH-34 armchair, Denmark, circa 1960. Solid teak frame with tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Hans Wegner CH-22 for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early pair of easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark. Model CH22. Designed in 1951. Made in solid oak. Seats in original papercord. Produced 1950s. Untouched cond...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Paul Tuttle for Strassel 'Zeta' Brown Leather Cantilever Chrome Spring Lounge Ch
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 'Zeta' form lounge chair with chocolate brown leather upholstery and a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 armchairs CH 34 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 34 - ‘Yoke' armchairs in lacquered oak and black leather. Backrest with tilt. Hans J. Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 armchairs CH 34 by Hans J. Wegner
Set of 6 armchairs CH 34 by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Hans Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chairs Designed in 1951 and manufactured by Carl Hansen Original Paper
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Hans Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs
Hans Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 19 in
Original Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair, 1966
By Walter Pichler, Svoboda, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Österreich, Salzburg 1987 - Ph. Garner, Sixties Design, Köln 1996 Ch&P Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Köln 1197.   
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair 1966, Original
By Walter Pichler, Woka Lamps, Svoboda
Located in Vienna, AT
Österreich, Salzburg 1987 - Ph.Garner, Sixties Design, Köln 1996 Ch&P Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Köln 1197 Another
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hans J. Wegner Oak Chairs - CH30 for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Exclusive set of ten original "CH 30" dining chairs, designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27 Produced by Carl Hansen
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Swivel Bronze Lounge Chair in Mohair, "Entoure Chair" by Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
no. CH-011 The Entoure Chair by Lauren Rottet marries Shaker simplicity with a modern sensibility
Category

2010s Vietnamese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Early Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs, Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, expansive set of rare early Model CH 23 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner for
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Mid-Century Sawbuck Dining Chair CH29 Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in München, BY
Hans Wegner sawbuck chair model CH 29 for Carl Hansen. Originally designed in 1951. The year of
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Weesp, NL
, Giuliana Gramigna, Milan 2001, ill. p. 179 1000 Chairs, Ch. & P. Fiell, Cologne 1997, p. 352 The chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
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Ch Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ch chair for your home. Each ch chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and natural fiber. If you’re shopping for a ch chair, we have 451 options in-stock, while there are 296 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ch chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each ch chair bearing Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ch Chair?

Prices for a ch chair start at $77 and top out at $21,515 with the average selling for $3,537.

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