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.
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.
Wool, Mahogany
Hans Wegner for Getama Beech and Black Leather Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Designed by legendary Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for Getama, this armchair exemplifies the masterful balance of form and function that defines Wegner’s work. Crafted from solid b...
Beech
2021 Carl Hansen CH71 by Hans Wegner in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This CH71 Lounge Chair was produced in 2021. It was masterfully reupholstered in full grain Italian tan / cognac leather in 2023 and the frame appears to be lacquered oak. The chair ...
Leather, Wood
2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oculus Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a stainless steel frame and green fabric. This chai...
Stainless Steel
2020 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Natural White Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH88T dining chair made with a white powder coated steel frame and beech wood backing and seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denm...
Steel
2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Grey Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are two (sold separately) CH88T dining chairs, made with a powder coated steel frame, beech back and a wood seat. The chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl H...
Steel
2020 CH402 Kastrup Two Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a two-seater Kastrup sofa model CH402 with arms, designed by Hans Wegner , produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The sofa is made with a stainless steel frame ...
Stainless Steel
2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH402 Kastrup Sofa in Sif Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH402 Two-Seater Kastrup sofa without arms. The sofa is made with a stainless steel frame and natural color leather. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl...
Stainless Steel
2021 CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech, Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair made with a black beech frame and black leather seat. The seat leather appears to be Loke 7150. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced b...
Beech, Leather, Foam
$9,400 / item
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.
Leather, Teak
$14,611 / set
Fauteuils Lounge Getama Getama Lounge Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
95 x 103 x 86 cm Original leather
Leather, Wood, Oak
2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Silver Grey
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH33T Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted Silver Grey (we believe ...
Beech
$11,455 / set
Paire de chauffeuses
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Sublime pair of armchairs by designer Hans Wegner
Leather, Wood
Wingback Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.
Oak, Upholstery
2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in White 3x Available
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) CH33T Chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white. The...
Beech
2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Turquoise Beech
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH88T dining chair made with a turquoise powder coated steel frame, beech back and wood seat. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Den...
Steel
2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Black Beech
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH33T Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted black. This chair dates to circa 20...
Beech
$3,600 / item
Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
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.
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.
Teak, Leather
$4,441Sale Price / set|37% Off
Set Of 4 "Airport-Chairs" Model AP37 By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Airport-Chairs," model AP37, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP Stolen in the 1950s, is a stunning and iconic collection of chairs. Hans J. Wegner, a...
Chrome
Hans Wegner Armchairs in Oak & Cream Wool Boucle by Getama, Danish 1960’s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
An attractive pair of Hans Wegner armchairs in oak made by Getama in the 1960’s. A simple and elegant design by one of the preeminent designers of the period Hans Wegner these chairs...
Oak
Airport Chair, Model Ap-38, by Hans J. Wegner and A.P. Stolen, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The airport chair, model AP-38, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen in the 1960s, is a classic and iconic piece of furniture in the mid-century modern ...
Leather
Very Rare Wegner Side Chair in Originally Red Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Wood
Rocking Chair #45 by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Breda, Netherlands
By Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik Less common Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with the horizontal back rest supports from the Tarm furniture factory that ran as a subsidiary under...
Fabric, Oak
1960s Pair of Hans Wegner AP38 Airport Chairs by A.P. Stolen of Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 'Airport' Chairs, Model AP38, designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in 1958. The design is named after Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, though it was not specific...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Hans Wegner, Black Wood and Rope, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Hans Wegner, Black Wood and Rope, Denmark, 1950 Hans J. Wegner (Danish, 1914–2007) was a renowned furniture designer associated with Organic Fu...
Rope, Wood
$14,611 / set
Paire de fauteuils
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of Hans Wegner armchairs in leather and wood
Leather, Wood
2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beige Fabric
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oculus Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a stainless steel frame and beige fabric. This chai...
Stainless Steel
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