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.
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Large Pendent Lamp Opala Midi by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1970s Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Opala Midi pendant lamp. Designed by Hans Wegner, 1975. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1970s-1980s, Denmark. Manufacturer's label inside the lamp shade. ...
Aluminum
Original Midcentury JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, original Mid-Century Modern JH 604 pendant lamp with pulley. Designed by Hans Wegner, 1962. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Denmark. Marked with mak...
Aluminum, Metal
Hans Wegner for Pandul Opala B01 Mini Table Lamp in White and Chrome
By Hans J. Wegner, Pandul
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a showroom model, new, open box Pandul Opala B01 Mini Table Lamp, designed by Hans Wegner. This example was purchased from a Pandul rep, who had a number of other...
Aluminum
Hans Wegner lacquered metal pendant lamp from the 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian pendant lamp from the 1960s by Danish designer Hans Wegner, model JH604. Chrome metal frame and canopy, large gray/beige lacquered metal shade (original paint). The over...
Metal
Hans Wegner, Pendant Light, Acrylic, Metal, Denmark, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A white acrylic and white-lacquered metal pendant light designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Louis Poulsen, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 42.0"H x 20.5"W x 20.5"D Stem ...
Metal
Hans Wegner, Floor Lamp, Steel, Acrylic, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-lacquered steel and white acrylic floor lamp designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Louis Poulsen, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 50.5” H x 20.5“ Diamet...
Steel
Pair of Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner "Opala" Table Lamps, Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful pair of white table lamps by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Model "Opala". The lamps have a lacquered metal frame, a white acrylic shade, and an on/off...
Acrylic
Hans Wegner white Opala Pendant for Louis Poulsen Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This largeset pendant-chandelier lamp has a top in grey lacquered metal and high gloss acryl shade opal. The maximum bulb is 200W. Marked inside by Louis Poulsen. The Opala lamp...
Metal
Arne Jacobsen/Hans Wegner, Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp, c.1938, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp collaborative design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) and Hans J Wegner (1914-2007) as part of the furniture and fittings for the new city hall that Jacobsen h...
Metal, Brass
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.
Metal
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s.
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Metal
Vintage Louis Poulsen Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called Class Room Pendant Light (Da: Klassependel) and it composed of a grey lacquered aluminium main shade with an acryl...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called Class Room Pendant Light (Da: Klassependel) and it composed of a grey lacquered aluminium main shade with an acryl...
Aluminum
$156Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Delta Pendent
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Delta opaline glass bell shaped pendant chandelier. With new twisted black cloth wiring. ...
Blown Glass
$200 / item
H 11 in Dm 7 in
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Cream White and Chrome for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Cream White and Chrome for Verpan Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innova...
Metal, Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G-52, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. Very good condition.
Brass
Joe Colombo 'Minitopo' Table Lamp in Chrome for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Minitopo' table lamp in chrome for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, pro...
Metal, Chrome
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s. Measures: Height of shade 15 cm Max height 100 cm Diame...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Floor Lamp circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern teak floor lamp, Denmark, circa 1960s. The height to the top of the socket is 50". The diameter of the lamp base is 11". The height to the top of the shade shown in the...
Teak
AJ Royal pendant lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Original AJ Royal pendant lamp from the 60s in lime green color extremely rare and scarce of its production designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Louis Poulsen for the SAS Royal ...
Metal
Mid century JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Modern JH 604 Pendant Lamp in white by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen Circa 1960. Has adjustable height with pull down handle. Takes (1) edison ligh...
Steel
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Teak, Parchment Paper
Hans Wegner, Pendant Light, Acrylic, Metal, Denmark, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A white acrylic and white-lacquered metal pendant light designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Louis Poulsen, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 20.25” Diameter Dime...
Metal
Opala Pendant Light by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in østbirk, 8752
The Opala pendant lamp is produced by Louis Poulsen and Designed by Hans J. Wegner. The lamp was originally designed for Hotel Scandinavia in Copenhagen, but it quickly became popula...
Aluminum
Opala Floor Lamp by Hans Wegner, Louis Poulsen, 1976
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Opala floor lamp designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Louis Poulsen in 1976. The opala floor lamp was originally conceived and designed in 1973 for the decoration project of the S...
Metal
Louis Poulsen OPALA Night Lamp, Design by Hans.J Wegner, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large table lamp designed by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen. Early edition.
Steel
Pendant by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH- 1 pendant with adjustable height. Brass. Designed in 1952. Very rare. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Brass
Hans J. Wegner, Opala Table Lamp in Lacquered Aluminium and Opal Glass
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans J. Wegner. Opala table lamp in lacquered aluminium and opal glass. Large model. Late 20th century. Measures: height: 58 cm. Screen diameter: 41.5 cm. Foot diameter: 21 cm. ...
Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner "JH-1" Brass Pendant Made at Johannes Hansen in 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare pendant in solid patinated brass with stunning patina. Very few of these lamps were produced at cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in the early 1950s. The pendant was de...
Brass
Hans Wegner 'Opala' Floor Lamp, Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Hans Wegner designed the 'Opala' lamp for the famous Hotel Scandinavia in Copenhagen in three versions: pendant lamp, floor lamp and table lamp. This lamp has a very large semi tr...
Metal
Large Version of the Opala Pendant by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large version of the Opala pendant that Hans J. Wegner originally designed for a Copenhagen hotel. The shade is made of white acrylic held by dark grey steel. Marked on in the insi...
Acrylic
Opala Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This Opala pendant lamp was designed in 1978 by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen. The Opala series was originally designed for Hotel Scandinavia in Copenhagen in three versions (pend...
Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner Opala Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1975
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice table lamp designed by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1975. This table lamp has a grey or brown lacquer finish and a white plexiglass shade. This lamp gives very...
Metal
Arne Jacobsen & Hans J. Wegner, Pair of Table Lamps
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare pair of desk lamps designed by Arne Jacobsen & Hans J. Wegner for Aarhus City Hall, 1938-1941. Original white lacquered adjustable shade and...
Brass, Metal