Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Danish, 1914-2007
Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Hans Wegner Occasional Table for Andreas Tuck with Brass Stretchers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Danish table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Brass stretchers, teak top, oak legs. Could be used as occasional table, lamp table, etc..
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Hans Wegner Rosewood Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rosewood and steel legged coffee table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Andeas Tuck.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Steel
Hans Wegner Coffee Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Andreas Tuck coffee table features the wonderful design of Hans Wegner. Complete with trademark signet, and makers stamp this piece makes a great addition to home or b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Wood
Oak Side Table by Hans Wegner for GETAMA with Two Flip-Up Leaves
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Belmont, MA
Oak side table by Hans Wegner for GETAMA with two drop-down leaves.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
Hans J. Wegner GE290 Sofa in Teak from 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The three-seater sofa in teak, model GE 290, is an emblem of Danish modernism and functionality. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, a prominent figure in Danish furniture design, this sofa ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Wool, Teak
Fritz Hansen/Hans Wegner Frederick Sieck Designed Set of Six Dining/Office Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Westport, CT
Fritz Hansen Frederick Sieck set of six, black lacquer black Naugahyde chrome, chairs with original paper label and Fritz Hansen/ Hans Wegner silver ta...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Chrome
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with tambour door concealing open storage with shelves, on metal legs.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Chrome, Steel
Hans Wegner Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner deign coffee table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Having a sculpted teak lip top on oak legs and supports, perfectly refinished and stamped.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck Nesting Tables, 1960s, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic nesting tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Solid frame with veneered table top with solid wood edge in teak.
Quality Features:
- accomplished desig...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Wood
WingChair Model CH445 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, known as Wingchair CH445, is a masterpiece of Danish design created by the renowned Hans J. Wegner in 1960 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. The chair is an icon in m...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, smoked Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of smoked oak.
New upholstered cushions with yellow fabric.
Model 290, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Wool
The CH327 dining table from Carl Hansen & Søn & Danish architect Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The CH327 dining table from Carl Hansen & Søn is an elegant and timeless piece of furniture designed by the renowned Danish architect Hans J. Wegner in 1...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale high back armchair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and original cushions in greenish striped wool, produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 37...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Wool, Oak
Vintage Danish Modern Oak Nightstands by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of well worn and patinated oak nightstands, stamped on bottom, made in denmark.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
China Chairs Mid-Century Design Hans Wegner Execution Fritz Hansen Mahogany
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
3 China chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, executed by Fritz Hansen, 1981, mahogany, cushions reupholstered
The "China Chairs" are representative of the lightness, elegance and fun...
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Wood, Mahogany
Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early “round” chair or “Kennedy” chair designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This example is executed in teak and retains its vintage cognac le...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner large Dinner Table Model AT 312 from Andreas Tuck 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hans J. Wegner Dining table from Andreas Tuck
Extending dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck in Denmark circa 1950.
This iconic AT-312 model features a solid te...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Teak
Hans Wegner "Round" Walnut & Leather Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Top-Grain Leather ‘Round’ chair designed by Danish craftsman, Hans J. Wegner, for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark circa 1940’s. Internationally known as “The Chair,” Wegn...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner
Use alone or add to your wall system with this single column in teak designed by Hans...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
Additional information:
Material: Teak
Featured at DC
Use alone o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Teak
“Saw Horse” Extendable Dining Table in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
“Saw Horse” Extendable Dining Table in Oak by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck,1950s
Additional information:
Material: Oak
Featured at DC:
A very hard to come by example of this ta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
Additional information:
Material: Upholstery, Oak, Teak
We are pleased to offer this true icon of Danish design, the incredi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Upholstery
Hans Wegner Ry-25 Rosewood President Sideboard/Credenza Produced by RY Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Produced in 1959, this Hans J. Wegner 'President' Tambour door credenza Model Ry-25 came in teak and rosewood. The "upgraded" Rosewood edition came with steel legs and solid rosewood...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Metal
MCM Hans Wegner Fdb Mobler J-16 Rocker C.1960
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original J-16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner. A Danish update off the classic Windsor silhouette with elongated turned spindles, braided papercord seat, and matte black lacqu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Papercord, Wood
Hans Wegner Oak Cigar Sofas in White Pebbled Fabric for Getama, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner oak Model GE240/2 "Cigar Sofa" for Getama, 1950s. Recently re-upholstered by the previous owner with removable slipcovers in a white pebble weave. These sofas feature ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" CH-29 Desk Side for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price is for each
Iconic “Sawbuck” CH-29 Desk Side designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1952. This chair is defined by its A-sh...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Rocking Chair GE 673 "Nøglehullet" of Oak and Leather GETAMA 70s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Aarhus C, DK
The iconic rocking chair called "Nøglehullet" - the keyhole - model GE 673 by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) in 1967.
The chair is manufactured in the 1970s of solid oak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Leather
Set of Four CH33 in Oak and Black Leather, Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of four CH33 dining chairs. Their seats are newly covered in premium black leather and frames are made in oak. Designed in the 1957 by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Oak
1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Original springs pillows
- Carefully refurbished
- Measures: height of seat 42 cm.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'AT-303' Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, 1st Edition
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels , BE
Hans J. Wegner 'AT-303' dining table for Andreas Tuck - 1st edition.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic shell chair with backrest and seat in walnut veneer on a base of soap treated oak is a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the Classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. Wh...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Walnut, Wool
Danish Modern Sofa by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Cigar" Model teak sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1960s. It retains it's original finish and has been recently teak oiled. Reu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Teak, Upholstery
mid century modern Hans Wegner Solid Oak Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Markington, GB
Hans Wegner (stamped) solid oak armchair.
Seat height: 44cm, height: 115cm, depth: 75cm, width: 73cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE01 Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: Hans Wegner GE01 solid oak daybed in two sections, with an adjustable back and original red wool cushions.
Height with back straight up 35.50
Height with flat back is 15.50
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Wool
Hans J. Wegner furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hans J. Wegner furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,167 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 368 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Hans J. Wegner were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, and Børge Mogensen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $170 and can go as high as $110,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,031.
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- Is Hans Wegner real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hans Wegner is indeed a real person. He was a prolific furniture designer affectionately referred to as “the master of the chair”. Throughout his lifetime, he created 500 chairs, all considered masterpieces. Shop a collection of Hans Wegner’s furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I pronounce Hans Wegner?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Hans Wegner, say "Hans VEG-ner." His last name is Danish. Native speakers of the language may say the surname like "VAY-ner," but "VEG-ner" is the standard in English. Find a selection of Hans Wegner furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Hans J. Wegner was famous for creating chairs and other types of seating. Some of the Danish designer's most well-known pieces include the Papa Bear chair, the Round chair, the Wishbone chair and the China chair. Find a collection of Hans J. Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether 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, 2022You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What 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.
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