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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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
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RY 26 - Sideboard in teak by Hans Wegner
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY 26 - Sideboard in teak with decor and two sliding doors in patinated cane. Architect Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
AP 27 - Rare lounge chair in teak by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 27 - Lounge chair with teak armrests and oak legs. (Dedar A joy, 002 Natural). Designed in 1954 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
JH 550 - Peacock Chair in ash by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 550 - Peacock chair in ash, armrests in teak and seat of braided paper yarn. Architect Hans Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Yarn, Ash, Teak
JH 540 - The Valet Chair in solid mahogany by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 540 - The Valet Chair or the 'Bachelor's Chair' in solid mahogany. Stamped from the manufacturer. Did you know that King Frederik IX himself acquired one of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
AT 10 - Coffee table in solid teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 10 - Coffee table in solid teak and oak frame with a shelf in cane.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
JH 517 - Buck Chair in patinated teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 517 - 'Buck Chair' in patinated teak and new textile from Kjellerup Væveri (COLOR 10-109) with manufacturer's label. Hans Wegner for master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 24 - set of 6 'Wishbone' chairs in beech and woven paper yarn. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Set of 'W2' Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 model W2 - Dining chairs in patinated oak and seat in new cane. Hans J. Wegner / C. M Madsen. (We may have more in stock if you are seeking a larger set).
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green).
ABOUT THE ITEM: This is an original ‘Papa Bear Chair' by Hans J. Wegner, produced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather
FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood with black patinated leather seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour 002 Natural)
ABOUT THE FURNITURE: This is an original 'Papa Bear chair' by Hans J....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Textile, Oak
JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in teak By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in solid teak and patinated braided cane. Designed in 1952.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in Hallingdal 65-wool. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of CH 28 Sawbuck easychairs by Hans J. Wegner.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Sawbuck easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
RY 25 linen presse cabinet in oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY tall cabinet in oak by Hans J. Wegner / Ry Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
RY 25 sideboard in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY 25 sideboard in teak by Hans J. Wegner / RY Møbler.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
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 / Carl Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
JH 518 - Rare 'Bull Chair' by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 518 - Rare 'Bull Chair' in solid oak and with seat of new, braided cane. Original label from manufacturer. Designed in 1961. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 801 - Reupholstered easy chair in new textile (Malou Ocre from Pierre Frey) on steel frame. Designed in the 1970s. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 671/3 - 3 seater sofa in bent oak and cushions in green wool. Designed in 1967. Hans J. Wegner / GETAMA.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Large Freestanding Desk by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 810 - Freestanding desk with wengé top. Front with two drawers, frame and handle in matt chromed steel. Designed in 1970. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Desk in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 810 - Freestanding desk with mahogany cassette top. Front with two drawers, frame and handle in matt chromed steel. Designed in 1970. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Round Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heart table - dining table in teak and patinated beech. Hans J. Wegner / Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 318 - dining table in Brazilian rosewood w. frame of steel. Hans J. Wegner / Andreas Tuck
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
JH 756 Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner, Additional
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 756 - Rare dining table with top, two additional plates and shoes in teak with steel legs. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ap18s Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 18S - 3-seater sofa, reupholstered in new textile (Sunniva 3, colour code 153) and legs in patinated oak. Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 20S - sofa in oak and new textile in Vidar 3 (colour 323 and cushion in colour 333). Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sofa with patinated oak legs, newly upholstered in textile (DAW, color Stripe 7) Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
JH 570 - Rare teak dining table By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 570 - Rare dining table in teak and oak frame with brass details. Includes two teak extension leaves. Made in the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rectangular coffee table in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Teak coffee table with reversible top.
Manufactered by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
RY 26 sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY 26 sideboard in teak with round legs. Hans J. Wegner / Ry Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
CH 07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 07 - Shell chair in moulded, black glazed ash and black leather. Designed in 1963. 5 in stock. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Ash
At 327 dining table by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 327 - Dining table in oak. Hans J. Wegner / Andreas Tuck
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PP 70 - dining table in lacquered, solid oak. Hans J. Wegner / PP Møbler.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
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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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Furniture
- 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, 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, 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, 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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