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Wegner Highback

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs Designed 1969. Manufactured and stamped by Getama
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner AP 62 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak, Produced by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: AP Stolen Era:  1960s Dimensions: 30 wide x
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish 1950s Highback Easy Chair with Teak Armrests
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Vodder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Frame is built into
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in
Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig, Teakwood & Oak, 1958
By Hans J. Wegner, Kurt Østervig
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage highback lounge chair from 1958 by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. The chair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare set of chairs, consisting of an easy and a lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
H 45.67 in W 26.38 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Getama GE-163a Oak Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of large highback lounge chairs by Hans Wegner. These chairs are equally as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Club Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Set of highback lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950-1959
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
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Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950. Very early original Hans J. Wegner CH-22 lounge chair. Frame is original and paperboard seating has been rewoven to exacting ori...
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Guillerme & Chambron 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
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Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Grand Repos' lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which t...
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Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax Chairs in Oak
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, chairs, metal, oak, Belgium, 1957. This pair of industrial chairs is designed by the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren. These sober yet interesti...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax Chairs in Oak
Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax Chairs in Oak
H 26.97 in W 15.16 in D 15.95 in
Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
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A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
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Mid Century Folding Rope Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
If this pair of popular folding chairs with rope seats and backs looks familiar, it is because it is closely based on Hans Wegner's famous chair design. This stunning pair of mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen 'Red Chair' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, dining chair, 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1960s. This dining chair in came...
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Hans J. Wegner Mama Bear Lounge Chair Model AP 27
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
The AP-27, also known as the Mama Bear chair, was designed by Hans Wegner in 1957. This iconic chair has a tall back and oak wood paws and beautifully sculpted arms. As with every We...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans Wegner Mid Century Modern Brown Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
A pure and minimalistic design by Hans Wegner. The GE-265 lounge chair. Produced with outstanding craftsmanship by GETAMA in the 1960s. This beautiful oak lounge chair has become an...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

'The Chair' a Teak Round Chair with a Caned Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak 'Round' chair with masterfully sculpted backrest and arms floating atop tapered dowel legs having a caned seat. This sublime chair became known as 'The Chair'.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table by Getama in light natural oak and brass details. Matches the GE290 Sofa Series.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
Hans Wegner Ge290 Oak Coffee Table for GETAMA
H 21.26 in W 73.63 in D 26.78 in
Teak Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish lounge chair 1960's. Elegant lines with floating solid wood armrests and sleek legs. Original upholstery with significant wear, foam requires immediate replacement. Unre...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Danish Highback Oak Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A superbly comfortable armchair designed by Danish icon, Hans J. Wegner. Newly upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Upholstery

GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Highback lounge chair in solid teak. Model GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured by GETAMA
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

GE-290 / Pair of Highback Lounge Chairs in Teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of high back lounge chairs in solid teak. Model GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Vintage Danish Oak High-Back Model 290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vancouver, BC
Exquisite vintage highback lounge chair by Hans Wegner in solid oak. Newly reupholstered in a grey
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Hans J. Wegner highback lounge chair in teak and Hallingdal. 1970s model GE265
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner highback lounge chair in solid teak. New upholstered with Hallingdal wool from
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Hans Wegner Highback Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Wegner high-back lounge chair produced by Getama. Dark teak frame with original yellow/gold
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

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Hans Wegner Highback Lounge Chair
H 40 in W 26.75 in D 31.5 in
Hans Wegner Highback Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Wegner high-back lounge chair produced by Getama. Dark teak frame with sloping arms covered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans Wegner Highback Lounge Chair
H 40 in W 26.75 in D 33.5 in
Hans Wegner Highback Armchair in Oak
Located in New York, NY
Lovely highback armchair by Hans Wegner, executed in solid oak. Simple and comforting form
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20th Century Danish Chairs

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Oak, Leather

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Wegner's Peacock chair the windsor style to its ultimate conclusion. Expertly carved in every
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Hans Wegner Highback Oak Armchair in Brown Leather
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Hans Wegner Highback Lounge Chair Model GE290a with Ottoman in Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after highback lounge chair model 290a designed by Hans Wegner in 1953 for Getama. This is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans J. Wegner hihgback lounge chair in oak and wool. 1970s model GE265
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner highback lounge chair in solid oak. New upholstered with Magrethe wool from
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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GE-290 Highback Armchair by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
This classic high back lounge chair by Hans Wegner features a teak frame, wide paddle arms, and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Highback Easy Chair with Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner, circa 1980
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning highback easy chair with matching ottoman, manufactured by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ash, Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Easy Highback Chair Mod GETAMA 330 Original Fabric Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Hans J. Wegner easy high back chair mod GE 330 produced by GETAMA Denmark in the 1960s
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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highback lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
paddles and oak legs. Ottoman sold separately. Design by Hans J. Wegner, cabinetmaker A.P. Stolen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs

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Wool, Leather, Teak, Oak

AP-16 Highback Leather Armchair by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Dorchester, MA
This chair was designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and manufactured by AP Stolen. It is composed of an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery

Hans J. Wenger Highback and Lowback Lounge Chairs, Model GE284
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair of armchairs, one highback and one lowback. Original upholstered with light
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Hans Wegner GE260 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Hans Wegner GE260 highback armchair. Solid oak frame with brass details. Fully reconditioned
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner GE260 Chair
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H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Leather and Oak Armchairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of oak and leather highback armchairs by Hans Wegner. Original leather and wood have
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

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Leather and Oak Armchairs by Hans Wegner
Leather and Oak Armchairs by Hans Wegner
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 33.5 in
Danish GE530 Chair in Leather and Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
stunning lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama in the 1960s-1970s. Made in Denmark, this
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Leather, Oak

Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests and Ferrari Red Wool
By Chresten Findahl Brodersen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
some of the same straight lines and stance as Wegner's Papa Bear this has a lighter and more dynamic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bovenkamp Armchairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in London, GB
. In our opinion a design that stands up to the like of Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl etc. The contrasting
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bovenkamp Armchairs
Bovenkamp Armchairs
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 28.35 in
Rare Danish Model 91 Wingback Armchair by Svend Skipper for Skipper Møbler, 1950
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Elshout, NL
Hans J. Wegner’s “Papa Bear” chair, this model is often referred to by that name, however, “Model 91
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Model AP 15, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Houston, TX
AP-15 highback armchair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1951 Manufactured by A.P
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Teak

Oak AP-15 Highback Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted and ergonomically designed Oak AP-15 Highback Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

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Oak Highback Loungechair by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Oak Highback Loungechair with Orange Upholstery designed by Hans Wegner. Features a slim
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Oak Highback Loungechair by Hans Wegner
Oak Highback Loungechair by Hans Wegner
H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 22.5 in
Highback Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Cushy and Plush Highback Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner. Features a well-proportioned teak frame and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Lounger and Stool in Oak designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE290 Highback easy chair in oak with new fabric and original spring cushions. Designed by Hans
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Hans Wegner Armchair in Oak & Wool for GETAMA, Mid-Century Modern Danish Design
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A charming high-back armchair designed by Hans Wegner in solid oak for Getama in the 1950s. An
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Oak Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Vancouver, BC
This is the model GE-290A highback lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Getama
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Oak Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner
Oak Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
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Wegner Highback For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wegner highback you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every wegner highback was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wegner highback — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right wegner highback, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wegner highback over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and A.P. Stolen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wegner Highback?

Prices for a wegner highback start at $2,739 and top out at $7,800 with the average selling for $3,571.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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