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
Dealer: DENMARK 50
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair designed in 1954 and produced by A. P. Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-509 armchairs. Designed in 1952. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Ap-27 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair. Designer in 1954. Produced by A.P. Stolen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak, Fabric
Hans Wegner AP-33 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-33 lounge chair designed in the 1950s and produced by
A.P. Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa. Designed in 1954. Produced by Getama.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Side Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner drop leaf side table. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner JH-503 armchairs designed in 1949 and produced by Johannes Hansen. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Eight Hans Wegner CH 30 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
6 Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 Hans Wegner JH-509 armchairs designed in 1962 and produced by Johannes Hansen. We have a few more if you need them. NOTE: WE ONLY HAVE 6 LEFT
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-671 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-671 sofa designed in 1967 and produced by Getama. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-27 Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 armchair designed in 1954 and produced by A.P. Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner AP-16 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-16 lounge chair. Designed in 1951. Produced by AP Stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 8 Hans Wegner "W2" Cane Seat Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner "W2" dining chairs. Designed in 1953. Produced by C.M. Madsens Fabikker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair designed in 1950 and Produced by GETAMA.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-270 lounge chair designed in 1950 and produced by GETAMA.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner AP 62 lounge chairs designed in 1960 and produced by A. P. Stolen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-525 armchairs designed in 1959 and produced by Johannes Hansen. Note: I have two more in need of reupholstering.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-29 "Papa Bear" Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-29 "Papa Bear" footstool designed in 1953 and produced by AP Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner CH-22 lounge chair designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Hans Wegner GE-236 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-236 sofa designed in 1954 and produced by GETAMA. We have another one that we can reupholster for you. Send us your fabric. Store for...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-671 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner GE-671 lounge chairs designed in 1967 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cord, Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-240 "cigar" chair designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA. We have more that we can reupholster for you. Send us your fabric. Store forme...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-240 sofa designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs designed in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner AP 39 Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner lounge chairs designed in 1959 and produced by AP Stolen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Hans Wegner "The Chairs"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Hans Wegner "The Chairs" Designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner AP 16 Arm Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP 16 arm chair designed in 1951 and produced by AP Stolen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
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, 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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