Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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.

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Creator: Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for Pandul Opala B01 Mini Table Lamp in White and Chrome

$895

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...

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2010s Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner "Opala" Table Lamps, Louis Poulsen, 1970s

$5,830 / set

Pair of Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner "Opala" Table Lamps, Louis Poulsen, 1970s

By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen

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...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Acrylic

Arne Jacobsen/Hans Wegner, Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp, c.1938, Louis Poulsen

$9,404

Arne Jacobsen/Hans Wegner, Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp, c.1938, Louis Poulsen

By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen

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...

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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

$860 / item

H 17.2 in Dm 12.6 in

Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. The medium sized Panthella 320 table lamp uses Verner Panton's original drawings to produce a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

$1,125 / item

H 22.8 in Dm 15.7 in

Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 400' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remain one of his most popular lighting designs. Panton developed the Panthella table lamp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Steel

Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s

$576

H 40 in Dm 8 in

Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4/3' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

$1,465 / item

H 21.6 in Dm 17.7 in

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4/3' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4/3' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. Poul Henningsen design fro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Chrome, Aluminum, Metal

Joe Colombo 'Minitopo' Table Lamp in Chrome for Stilnovo

$600 / item

H 14.2 in W 7.6 in D 11.1 in

Joe Colombo 'Minitopo' Table Lamp in Chrome for Stilnovo

By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Cream White and Chrome for Verpan

$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...

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

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of 1970s Tall Danish Wooden Table Lamps

$1,336

H 25.99 in Dm 12.6 in

Pair of 1970s Tall Danish Wooden Table Lamps

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Tall and understated impressive, this pair of Danish wooden table lamps were made in the 1970s. Comes with the original shades in light ivory nuanc...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Wood

GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

$990 / item

H 25 in Dm 7.9 in

GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, GamFratesi Design Studio

Located in Glendale, CA

GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Designed in 2017 by the Danish-Italian duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the 'Yuh' table lamp is inspired by the classic virtues ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Louis Poulsen, Table Lamp by Verner Panton

$1,336 / item

H 22.84 in Dm 15.75 in

Louis Poulsen, Table Lamp by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Poulsen, table lamp by Verner Panton Size: Width x height x length (mm) 400 x 580 x 400, 2.5 kg Material: Shade in white opal acrylic. B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Metal

Louis Poulsen, AJ Color Table Lamp by Arne Jacobsen

$1,457 / item

H 22.05 in Dm 8.47 in

Louis Poulsen, AJ Color Table Lamp by Arne Jacobsen

By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis Poulsen, AJ color table lamp by Arne Jacobsen Size: Width x height x length (mm) 215 x 560 , 2.1 kg Material: Spun steel. Injection moulded z...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen

$1,605 / item

H 22 in W 13.8 in D 8.5 in

Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen. The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel, Zinc

Mid century JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1960

$2,000

H 14 in Dm 20 in

Mid century JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1960

By Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Steel

Previously Available Items

Louis Poulsen OPALA Night Lamp, Design by Hans.J Wegner, 1970s

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H 22.84 in Dm 16.54 in

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.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Steel

Hans J. Wegner, Opala Table Lamp in Lacquered Aluminium and Opal Glass

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H 22.84 in Dm 16.15 in

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. ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Hans J. Wegner Opala Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1975

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H 22.45 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in

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...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen & Hans J. Wegner, Pair of Table Lamps

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H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in

Arne Jacobsen & Hans J. Wegner, Pair of Table Lamps

By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Lamp Opala, 1975

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H 23.63 in Dm 16.54 in

Lamp Opala, 1975

By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Opala lamp designed by Hans Wegner in 1975 and produced by Louis Poulsen. Structure and base in matte gray-brown painted metal lampshade in white acrylic. ...

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1970s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner Opala table lamp for Louis Poulsen 1975

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H 22.45 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in

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/brown lacquer finish and a white plexiglass shade. This lamp gives very ni...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Hans J. Wegner table lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original table lamps by Hans J. Wegner were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Bing & Grøndahl, Axel Salto, and Sidse Werner. Prices for Hans J. Wegner table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $895 and can go as high as $5,710, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,040.

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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Table Lamps

Is Hans Wegner real?
1 Answer
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.
How do I pronounce Hans Wegner?
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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.
How do I identify a Hans Wegner chair?
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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.
How do I identify Hans Wegner furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To 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.

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Are Hans Wegner chairs comfortable?
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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.
What was Hans J Wegner famous for?
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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.
How do I cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair’s seat?
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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.
What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner?
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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.