Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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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Color: Brown
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Really nice foldable fireside chair
Hans J Wegner
Teak wood and black skai,
circa 1950.
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner armchairs in oak and cane. Model JH-515. Executed by Johannes Hansen.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH-515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515. A pair of oak armchairs. Seat and back upholstered with brown felted wool. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Eight Refinished Hans J. Wegner Armchairs in Beech, Choice of Upholstery
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Armchairs named "The Koldinghus Chair" after the old Danish castle Koldinghus and were designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1988 for Frederecia Møbelfabrik in conjunction with a major resta...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner
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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Danish Pair of Armchairs Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Pair of Mahogany 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 Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare rocker, the first that Wegner designed, showcases hi...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Teak and Cane Armchair by Hans Wegner
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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Armchair by Hans Wegner
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare and well-constructed pair of Wegner Model JH 812 lounge chairs in chrome-plated steel with original saddle leather, circa 1970. Documented in Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish armchairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark.
Chairs are made of solid oak and covered with original fabric.
Some slight scuffing and scratches based on normal we...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Armchair model JH507 designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen. In solid hand carved teak, the chair has the original black leather on seat and back.
This design was produced in few units and differs from the less rare JH525...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak Conference Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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 Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Set of Six Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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 Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge armchair with a tight upholstered back and loose seat cushion that sits on solid teak tapered dowel legs, retains the original green wool upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Oak Cigar Chairs Model Ge240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a particularly good original pair of Wegner Cigar chairs, all original apart from the covers on the cushions, which retain the original interiors, so feel as they should to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J Wegner, the Chair/Round Chair, Design 1949, for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, the chair or round chair, model JH503, designed 1949, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Teak frame with curved back, upholstered black leather seat
Stampe...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Twelve Teak Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of twelve solid teak "round" chairs deigned by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This is an original set that has always lived together. The teak has been oiled and th...
Category
1950s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner, Eight Armchairs JH513
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of eight Hans Wegner JH513 armchairs in solid mahogany and leather.
Executed by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen.
Each chair sign...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
JH-713 conference chair, 1957
Wegner’s iconic armchair. This early example with patinated oak frame and cognac brown leather seat. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Den...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner, the Yoke Chair CH34, Oak and Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair, model CH34, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in 1959, Denmark.
Solid oak and original black leather.
Rare early version in good condition ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-525 armchairs designed in 1959 and produced by Johannes Hansen. Note: I have two more in need of reupholstering.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
mid century modern Hans Wegner Solid Oak Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Markington, GB
Hans Wegner (stamped) solid oak armchair.
Seat height: 44cm, height: 115cm, depth: 75cm, width: 73cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner CH-22 lounge chair designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 6 Hans Wegner "The Chairs"
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Hans Wegner "The Chairs" Designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Arne Jacobsen for Hans Wegner armchair, Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner AP 16 Arm Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP 16 arm chair designed in 1951 and produced by AP Stolen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 224 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Fritz Hansen, Ib Kofod-Larsen, and Børge Mogensen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $321 and can go as high as $100,189, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,494.
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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 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.
- 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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