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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Teak Beauty Box by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant beauty box table mirror, designed by the legendary Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by RY Møbler, epitomizes Scandinavian mid-century design. With its minimalist teak fra...
Teak, Mirror
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
Midcentury Uno and Osten Kristiansson Teak Table Mirror Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fabulous table mirror designed by Uno and O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960. Remaining in gorgeous condition. Features a circular teak frame, in a striking teak finish, the mirror is supported on dovetail L-shaped angled legs exquisite design and quality. Truly a rare work of art, this mirror is sure to spark curiosity and conversation in any space or setting! About the designer Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from the 1950s-1970s in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian Modern. Although there is a dearth of biographical information available on the pair, their designs are nonetheless appreciated by vintage lovers, and are highly sought-after on the vintage market today. Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...
Mirror, Teak
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.25 in W 27.25 in D 11.25 in
Teak Vanity or Table Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark Mid-Century Modern
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Teak vanity or table mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark Mid-Century Modern. Mid-Century Modern Danish table top vanity mirror mounted on a stand and framed in teak by Pedersen & H...
Mirror, Teak
Mid-Century Adjustable Teak Table Vanity Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This large vanity mirror was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s. It features an adjustable teak framed mirror on teak stand. Condition is very good with just minor ...
Mirror, Teak
Pedersen & Hansen Large Dresser or Table Top Teak Mirror
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large table top cheval mirror by Pedersen & Hansen. The glass portion is 19.5 inches in diameter and the frame with the knobs is 28 inches wide. The frame is made of teak. The mirror frame has great finger joint details. The mirror can tilt up or down and is fixed in place by tightening the knobs on the side. The back of the mirror is covered with teak giving it a finished appearance. This retains the original label. Please request a new shipping quote as the listed quote is showing in home delivery...
Mirror, Teak
Roberto Cavalli Mirrored Display Boxes Beveled Glass
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous display boxes from the design of Roberto Cavalli to be used in his fashion shops. Great for displaying jewelry watches and fashion items. Multiple sizes and quantity availa...
Mirror, Glass
Black Glass Beveled Display Boxes Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and functional black glass display boxes, (no lids, not open), perfect for the grand display of jewelry, watches or high fashion accessorie...
Felt, Glass
Teak Folding Mirror from Denmark, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccably crafted Scandinavian Modern vanity mirror in a rich teak wood frame. The piece is a folding tabletop vanity but can also be wall-mou...
Teak, Mirror
Table Mirror in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Mirror in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden ...
Brass
$5,175Sale Price|40% Off
H 25 in W 15.5 in D 8.5 in
Hans Kieweg Art Nouveau Figural Vanity Mirror for Fraureuth
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This oval vanity mirror is decorated with a large 23-inch ceramic female figure statue with Art Nouveau floral patterns. A large tray in front of the mirror is decorated with an orga...
Ceramic
Vintage Freestanding Teak Mirror with Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Beautiful and rare freestanding teak mirror from the 1960s, designed for placement on a table, dresser, or sideboard. Featuring clean mid-century modern lines and an integrated lamp,...
Mirror, Teak
$2,971
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Teak Large Rare Table Mirror, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This rare mid-century table mirror in brass and teak was produced in Sweden at AB Markaryd and designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The mirror stands on a teak foundation and has a swing...
Brass
$4,159
H 20.67 in Dm 17.72 in
Elegant Teak Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant, large and adjustable Mid Century Modern table mirror / vanity mirror with teak wood frame. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Manufactured by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden in 19...
Metal
Teak Beauty Box by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple teak beauty box with an open frame, slide-in mirror and a tray base.
Mirror, Teak