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Wegner Ch27

Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy Chairs
Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy Chairs

Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy Chairs

$25,000 / set

H 31 in W 29 in D 28 in

Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of matching vintage Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy Chairs, circa 1950s-60s and originating from

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A CH-27 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Oak

CH 27 - Lounge chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
CH 27 - Lounge chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner

CH 27 - Lounge chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner

$9,984

H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in

CH 27 - Lounge chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

CH 27 - Armchair in patinated oak and wicker. Designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen

Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Oak

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Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s

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H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Salzburg, Austria

Original Hans J. Wegner CH-27 chair in oak and rattan for Carl Hansen & Son. Some repair on the

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Rare Ch 27 by Hans Wegner in Solid Oak
Rare Ch 27 by Hans Wegner in Solid Oak

Rare Ch 27 by Hans Wegner in Solid Oak

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H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in

Rare Ch 27 by Hans Wegner in Solid Oak

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Singapore, SG

Lounge chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. it is in solid oak with the seta and back fitted with

Category

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

Materials

Cane, Oak

Model CH-27 Oak and Cane Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Model CH-27 Oak and Cane Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

Model CH-27 Oak and Cane Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 30.25 in W 28.5 in D 29.5 in

Model CH-27 Oak and Cane Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cambridge, MA

A handsome set of model CH-27 lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. Designed

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner CH27 Armchair
Hans Wegner CH27 Armchair

Hans Wegner CH27 Armchair

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H 30.5 in W 28.13 in D 29.5 in

Hans Wegner CH27 Armchair

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Oakland, CA

Hans J. Wegner 'CH 27' oak and cane armchair; first designed in 1949. Made by Carl Hansen & Son

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy-Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy-Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy-Chairs

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H 30.52 in W 27.96 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Hans Wegner CH 27 Easy-Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in London, GB

Pair of Hans Wegner CH 27 easy-chairs, designed in 1951, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

A pair of Hans J. Wegner CH27
A pair of Hans J. Wegner CH27

A pair of Hans J. Wegner CH27

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H 78 in W 72 in D 73 in

A pair of Hans J. Wegner CH27

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, model CH27. The chairs appear in fine

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Cane and Oak Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chairs, Carl Hansen & Son
Pair of Cane and Oak Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chairs, Carl Hansen & Son

Pair of Cane and Oak Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chairs, Carl Hansen & Son

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Utrecht, NL

Pair of completely original, unrestored, Hans Wegner CH27 lounge chairs in oak and cane. Hans

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Rare Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs
Rare Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs

Rare Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 28.25 in D 28.25 in

Rare Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Highly collectible 1951 design by Hans Wegner and made by Carl Hansen. Striking organic forms of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

These chairs are a highly collectible 1951 design by Hans Wegner and made by Carl Hansen. The pair

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

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

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Easy Chairs, model CH27, Carl Hansen & Son
Hans J. Wegner Easy Chairs, model CH27, Carl Hansen & Son

Hans J. Wegner Easy Chairs, model CH27, Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

1 pair of easy chairs, model CH-27. Designed by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, circa 1951. In

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os
Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os

Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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

Pair of Easy Chairs model CH-27 in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949
Pair of Easy Chairs model CH-27 in Oak, Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1949

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

Set of Two CH 27 by Hans J. Wegner
Set of Two CH 27 by Hans J. Wegner

Set of Two CH 27 by Hans J. Wegner

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H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in

Set of Two CH 27 by Hans J. Wegner

By Carl Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of two CH 27 - easy chairs in oak with set and back of cane. Maker Carl Hansen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair Model "CH-27" in Oak & Cane for Carl Hansen & Son
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair Model "CH-27" in Oak & Cane for Carl Hansen & Son

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair Model "CH-27" in Oak & Cane for Carl Hansen & Son

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning Danish modern lounge chair from the 1950s by Hans J. Wegner. The CH-27 represents a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Beautiful Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH 27
Beautiful Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH 27

Beautiful Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH 27

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl

Located in Berlin, DE

A very beautiful and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen in 1949

Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model CH-27 in Oak & Cane Carl Hansen & Son
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model CH-27 in Oak & Cane Carl Hansen & Son

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Model CH-27 in Oak & Cane Carl Hansen & Son

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Odense, DK

Stunning and rare pair of Danish modern lounge chairs from the 1950s by Hans J. Wegner. Model "CH

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Chairs, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s
Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Chairs, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Chairs, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A stunning pair of CH27 chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

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

Rare Borge Mogensen Bench Model 272 in Oak and Cane
Rare Borge Mogensen Bench Model 272 in Oak and Cane

Rare Borge Mogensen Bench Model 272 in Oak and Cane

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

only many years (almost 70) can produce. Pairs wonderfully with Hans Wegner CH-27 Oak and Cane Chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

CH 27 Chair by Hans Wegner
CH 27 Chair by Hans Wegner

CH 27 Chair by Hans Wegner

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H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in

CH 27 Chair by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This one is in very good condition, the seat has been re-caned at some time, so until it has been sat in for a while there is a slight difference in the color of the seat compared to...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-27 by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-27 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Set of Early Edition CH27 Lounge Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane
Hans Wegner Set of Early Edition CH27 Lounge Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane

Hans Wegner Set of Early Edition CH27 Lounge Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of two easy chairs model CH27, in oak and wicker by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1951. A pair of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair

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H 31 in W 28 in D 29 in

Hans Wegner CH-27 Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner CH-27 lounge chair designed in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner CH-27 Easy Chair
Hans Wegner CH-27 Easy Chair

Hans Wegner CH-27 Easy Chair

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H 31 in W 28 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner CH-27 Easy Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner CH-27 Easy Chair designed in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner CH27, for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1965
Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner CH27, for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1965

Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner CH27, for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1965

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, Denmark

Lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner CH27, for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1965. Armchair / Lounge chair Model

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner CH27 Chair
Hans Wegner CH27 Chair

Hans Wegner CH27 Chair

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H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in

Hans Wegner CH27 Chair

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Rare and beautiful CH27 lounge chair in wonderful patinated oak with new cane seat and back

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen
Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen

Hans Wegner CH27 Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Hudson, NY

Vintage CH27 lounge chair by Hans Wegner with woven cane back and seat on oak frame. Signed

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Arm Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Arm Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Arm Chairs

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H 31 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

Pair of Hans Wegner CH-27 Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Hans Wegner, Carl Hansen" under arm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Easy Chair CH27 by Hans Wegner
Easy Chair CH27 by Hans Wegner

Easy Chair CH27 by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lund, SE

Easy chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Odense, Denmark. CH27. Designed in 1949. Made in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair - Model CH27
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair - Model CH27

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair - Model CH27

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H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair - Model CH27

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Loves Park, IL

Model # CH27 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. Oak frame with woven cane seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Hans Wegner Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model CH27
Hans Wegner Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model CH27

Hans Wegner Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model CH27

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H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in

Hans Wegner Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model CH27

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Loves Park, IL

Model # CH27 chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. Oak frames with woven cane seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

CH 27 armchairs
CH 27 armchairs

CH 27 armchairs

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H 30.32 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in

CH 27 armchairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Courbevoie, Hauts de Seine

Pair of armchairs "CH 27" Seat and back in cane based on a oak structure forming armrests and base

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

CH27 Chair by Hans J. Wegner in Oak and Cane
CH27 Chair by Hans J. Wegner in Oak and Cane

CH27 Chair by Hans J. Wegner in Oak and Cane

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H 30.35 in W 28.31 in D 29.5 in

CH27 Chair by Hans J. Wegner in Oak and Cane

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sundridge, GB

This one is in very good condition, the seat has been recently re-caned, so until it has been sat in for a while there is a slight difference in the colour of the seat compared to th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os For Carl Hansen
Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os For Carl Hansen

Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os For Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Boise, ID

A beautiful set of chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner. "Easy chairs" with oak frames. Seat and back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH27
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH27

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH27

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H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in

Hans Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH27

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Loves Park, IL

Model # CH27 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. Teak frame with woven cane seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern CH27 Chair in Oak and Cane by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Vintage Danish Modern CH27 Chair in Oak and Cane by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen

Vintage Danish Modern CH27 Chair in Oak and Cane by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a rare Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model "CH27" designed by master Hans Wagner and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Wegner Ch27 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wegner ch27 for your home. Each wegner ch27 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wegner ch27, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wegner ch27 bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Wegner Ch27?

A wegner ch27 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,660, while the lowest priced sells for $3,500 and the highest can go for as much as $20,562.

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.