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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 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.

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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Dealer: Carl Hansen & Son
CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Thor 325 Tan Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Thor 325 Tan Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH23 Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Seaweed Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH53 Footstool in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner created the CH53 footstool in 1966 and it clearly demonstrates his passion for both craftsmanship and everyday functionality. With a solid wood frame and a hand-woven ...
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CH25 Easy Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH24 Wishbone Chair in Teak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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CH24 Wishbone Chair in Mahogany Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Black Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Black Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH24 Wishbone Chair in Wood with Soft North Sea Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH23 Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Blue Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH36 Dining Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Craftsmanship and attention to detail are clear to see in Hans J. Wegner’s CH36 dining chair. The clean and simple 1962 chair is as comfortable to sit in as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Thor 325 Tan Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Clay Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH23 Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH417 Tray Table in Reversible Black/White Laminate Tray with Oak Wood Edge
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner’s CH417 tray table is a clear example of his ability to create functional and, at the same time, beautiful, unique furniture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Laminate

CH23 Chair in Oak Oil and Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH23 Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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CH338 Dining Table with Oak Oil Finish (Leaf Inserts Sold Separately)
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH338 Dining Table, designed for 6 people, is a longer version of Hans J. Wegner’s CH337 4-person dining table from 1962. Like the CH337, the CH338 ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH07 Shell Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH36 Dining Chair in Beech Wood Painted Black with Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Craftsmanship and attention to detail are clear to see in Hans J. Wegner’s CH36 dining chair. The clean and simple 1962 chair is as comfortable to sit in as...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH25 Easy Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH07 Shell Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Barley Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH25 Easy Chair in Oak Painted Black Finish with Black Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Smoked Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Thor 301 Black Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH338 Dining Table with Oak White Oil Finish (Leaf Inserts Sold Separately)
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH338 Dining Table, designed for 6 people, is a longer version of Hans J. Wegner’s CH337 4-person dining table from 1962. Like the CH337, the CH338 ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Thor 301 Black Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH327 Dining Table with Teak Oil Finish Surface and Oak Oil Finish Legs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner’s CH327 6-person dining table from 1962 has an unusual design where the tabletop appears almost to be floating. The CH327T leaf is sold sep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

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Wood

CH25 Easy Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH327 Dining Table in Oak Oil Finish *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner’s CH327 6-person dining table from 1962 has an unusual design where the tabletop appears almost to be floating. The CH327T leaf is sold sep...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH327 Dining Table in Oak White Oil Finish *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner’s CH327 6-person dining table from 1962 has an unusual design where the tabletop appears almost to be floating. The CH327T leaf is sold sep...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Thor 301 Black Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft White Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.
Questions About Hans J. Wegner Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hans 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Hans 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, 2022
    Whether 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, 2022
    You 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, 2022
    What 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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