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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The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak "round" chair retaining the original upholstery with impressed stamp, "Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK".
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
The JH 518 'Bullhorn' Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak 'Bullhorn' chair with oak splines and upholstered seat retaining the original black leather.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Modernist Teak Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Danish modern solid teak table / desk with clean sides and a recessed apron with chromium hardware. Designed by Hans Wegner, crafted by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare teak armchair / lounge chair retaining the original oxhide black leather seat and back upholstery. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and crafted by Johannes Hansen circa 1950s i...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored and fully upholstered sofa floating on well-scaled turned oak dowel legs. Model AP32-S by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in original upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wool, Oak
Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Model 701" minimal armchair with sculpted maple and wenge inlay backrest, original red upholstered seat and frame in chromium-plated steel.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A midcentury solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
Designed by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen in Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Wall Mount Teak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak wall mount credenza / cabinet with two sliding doors and four drawers. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1952.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
The JH 250 Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1953
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings upward to hang trousers and hidden storage for pocket contents.
Conceived in 1953...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Brass
The Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tambour Front Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple storage cabinet in white oak having a finely slatted tambour front that conceals adjustable shelves and file storage.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Oak and Leather Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1962
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Papercord
The J 16 Shaker Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner for FDB
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Shaker Style Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner in beech wood with a woven paper cord seat.
Made in Denmark by FDB, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Beech
The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak 'Round' chair with masterfully sculpted backrest and arms floating atop tapered dowel legs having a caned seat. This sublime chair became known a...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cane
Teak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A credenza in warm teak with a bank of five drawers and twin sliding doors, floating on turned solid teak dowel legs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
Solid Top Dining Table 39" by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular dining table with a teak top concealing steel and brass pullouts and an innovative hidden leaf storage on a fumed oak base with splayed, tapered dowel legs. Two leaves ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Brass
Conference Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted and elegant armchair devoid of extraneous detailing, having an exposed solid teak frame and a gently curved seat and back in leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Drop Leaf Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak-top dining table with two removable drop leaves, on tapered dowel oakwood legs with arched aprons. Full span with leaves measures 70" wide.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
Caned Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950's
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak armchair retaining the original cane seat and back.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with tambour door concealing open storage with shelves, on metal legs.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Teak Cow Horn Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare teak Danish modern dining chair with a splined backrest and a natural cane seat. Model JH-505 was designed in 1952 by Hans J. Wegner and produced i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Chinese Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1943
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Rare Low cocktail/coffee table Teak & Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Oak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair of generous scale having a solid oak frame and retaining the original orange wool upholstery.
Two available.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
Oak Arm Chair with Wenge Inlay by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with wenge inlay detail to the C-shaped backrest with a paper cord seat.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wenge
Fruit Bowl by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1956
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The very rare, original, JH-586 'The Fruit Bowl' (side table) is a nicely proportioned lathe turned teak shallow bowl that rests on an architectural three legged Stand of chromed ste...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with a drop down tambour door concealing letter trays, filing compartment and shelving.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
The 'Telephone Table' by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1954
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely fabricated 'Telephone Table' cabinet in teak having a black laminate top with turned oak dowel legs and Minimalist steel recessed pulls. There is a keyed hanging file drawer...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Set of Four Solid Teak Chairs Original Leather Upholstery by Hans J. Wegner
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare set of four (4) armless dining chairs retaining the original green oxhide upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Glass and Steel Low Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare low table with two simple continuous brushed stainless steel band legs supporting a clear glass top.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high stool/piano bench in oak with new leather upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural, tailored and fully upholstered (and very comfortable) sofa floating on well-scaled turned oak dowel legs and retaining its original cream strie´
wool fabric.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for C.M. Madsens Fabriker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair in oak with sculpted backrests and woven papercord seats.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Desk Organizer by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bench-made solid teak desk organizer with dovetail joinery, comprising five correspondence dividers, a slim drawer and open storage.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak
A Set of Six Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pair of mahogany lounge chairs newly upholstered in dark grey wool savak.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly crafted dining chair largely devoid of extraneous detailing, having exposed oiled white oak frames with gently curved backs and tapered dowel-form legs and natural leather...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Roll Arm Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A straight-back roll arm sofa retaining its original brown wool strie´ upholstery, the seating element having a comfortable pitch and elevated by solid squared teak legs.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a dark blue, cotton and linen weave, on top of tapered wood legs. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by AP Stolen ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Settee by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1967
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated oak settee with flag halyard back supports and upholstered seat and back cushions. From the GE671 collection designed for GETAMA in 1967.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
The Fruit Bowl by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
PP586 'The Fruit Bowl' (side table) is a nicely proportioned lathe turned ash shallow bowl that rests on an architectural three legged stand of chromed steel, d...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Ash
The Round Chair in Solid Ash w/ Cane Seats by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of 6 custom height PP501 round chairs with sculpted back and arms in ash with a caned seat.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Ash
A Set of Four Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly crafted dining chair largely devoid of extraneous detailing, having exposed oiled white oak frames with gently curved backs and tapered dowel-form legs and natural leather...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
J. Hansen 'Minimal' Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, c.1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A round extension dining table with oak top set on four tubular chrome legs each tipped with a rosewood insert.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Chrome
The JH 517 Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back retaining the original yellow wool upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak
Low Table with Cane Shelf by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and spare oak two-tier low table with a basin edged teak top and a finely detailed cane shelf.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Table with Tray by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tier Scandinavian Modern end table designed by Hans Wegner with a solid teak top.
Table features built-in shelf and pullout serving tray on oak legs. Crafted by Johannes Hanse...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant side chair with a generous exposed teak frame and a gently curved seat and back wrapped in black leather.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pendant Lamp by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and well scaled pendant lamp having and acrylic shade that continues from a white metal cap.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wingback Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
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
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Hans Wegner furniture, familiarize yourself with the Danish designer's pieces by conducting some online research. He is particularly well known for his chairs, including the Peacock chair, a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair, and the Wishbone chair, which has a distinctive Y-shaped back splat.
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally rescaled English wingback chair, while his 1963 Shell chair has a curved surfboard-shaped seat.
Wegner's primary material was wood, so pieces crafted out of composites, plastics or metals are less likely to be by Wegner. Some of his pieces do bear his signature, but not all do. As a result, experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist with the identification process.
On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Hans 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024To tell if a Wishbone chair is real, closely examine its construction. A genuine chair will usually have a one-piece back and armrest unit with no visible seams, and the legs should be smooth with an equal, regularly shaped taper. In addition, the seat will typically have a very tight paper weave. Genuine Wishbone chairs often have a label with the Carl Hansen logo and Hans Wegner's signature hidden under their seats. However, these labels can come loose and may be missing, even on real Wishbone chairs. If you're unsure about the authenticity of your piece, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Find a variety of Wishbone chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 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, 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, 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, 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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