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Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Danish, 1914-2007

Best known for his chairs and 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 Wegner’s best chair designs, seen in dealer listings below, 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.

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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Dealer: Lawson-Fenning
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
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner "GE290" Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner "GE290" Lounge Chair
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner "GE320" Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner "GE320" Lounge Chairs. Asymetrical back heights. Manufacture: Getama, Gedsted. Newly upholstered in Larsen fabric.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner: "GE290A" Highback Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner: "GE290A" Highback Chairs. Manufactured & Stamped by Getama, Gedsted
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Hans J. Wegner GE290A White Oak Lounge Chairs
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Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
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Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak. New leather cushions. Designed in 1953. Produced by Getama, Denmark.
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Hans Wegner Model GE 375 Chair in California Sheepskin and Loro Piana Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
With gorgeous patinaed oak, custom California sheepskin cushions, and a finishing touch of beautiful Loro Piana leather, this Hans Wegner lounge chair is incredible. And so comfortab...
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Hans J. Wegner GE 290A High Back Lounge Chair, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290A by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice patina and original cushions in light maroon wool fabric, marked.
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Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the na...
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H 29.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair, 1956 Classic Wegner lounge chair produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New foam c...
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1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
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Located in Weesp, NL
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Pair of GE 671 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of GE 671 - Easy chairs in patinated oak and cushion in green wool. Hans J. Wegner / Getama
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H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE 290 oak, Denmark 190
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Previously Available Items
Han J. Wegner: "PP35" Solid Oak Tray Table
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: Wall unit of oak, consisting of two top cabinets, chest of drawer and a low cabinet. Cabinet interiors with shelves. Manufactured and marked by Ry Møbler. Designer: Hans...
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Hans Wegner Teak Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner teak drop-leaf dining table. Carpentry by Andreas Tuck. Dimension: 50" W x 34" D x 28.5" H with two 20" leaves.
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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 1,102 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 346 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 £257 and can go as high as £129,143, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £4,347.
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
    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
    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
    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.
  • 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.

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