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.
Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1950s
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchair in Oak Model CH 25 by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern CH 25 armchair by Hans Wegner. New product. Designed in 1950, the CH25 lounge chair was one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created especially for Carl Han...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Oak
Hans Wegner Cowhorn Armchairs Model JH-505 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 4 Cowhorn armchairs model JH-505 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare teak armchair / lounge chair retaining the original oxhide black leather seat and back upholstery. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and crafted by Johannes Hansen circa 1950s i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner CH28 Wood Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Wegner CH28 all wood armchair, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Wood
Hans Wegner Armchairs JH-505 Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 6 cowhorn armchairs model JH-505 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Cane, Rosewood, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Armchair for Magasin Du Nord
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner armchair frame of oak and armrests of teak.
Seat and back new upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s for Magasin Du Nords...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Leather, Oak, Teak
Armchair, Model 1788, of Beech by Hans J. Wegner and Fritz Hansen, 1978
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair, known as model 1788, is an elegant piece of furniture with an iconic wooden back in beech wood and cushions upholstered in black leather. Designed by the renowned Danis...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair designed in 1954 and produced by A. P. Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Lounge Chair CH28 Sawback, 1950s Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lyon, FR
Original CH28 sawback lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, Denmark, for Carl Hansen & Sons in massive teak. Minor sign.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Pair of Heavily Patinated Hans Wegner Leather Armchairs JH-513 Chairs Rare Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in as found condition, from an old Pennsylvania architecture office. Heavy wear to each of the original black leather seats cushions, both with rips and tears, and drying f...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
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Oak
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.
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair of generous scale having a solid oak frame and retaining the original orange wool upholstery.
Two available.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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
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Cotton, Linen, Wood
Pair of Mahogany Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pair of mahogany lounge chairs newly upholstered in dark grey wool savak.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oak and Leather High Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Teak and Cane Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Early CH35 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son, Denmark 1950’s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early CH35 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son, Denmark 1950’s. This sculptural armchair features a frame made out of oak and a freshly re-upholsterd fabric seat. L...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early “round” chair or “Kennedy” chair designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This example is executed in teak and retains its vintage cognac le...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century 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...
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1950s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Classic Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid teak early Hans Wegner 501 armchair with cane back leather seat instead cane impressed mark on the stretcher.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Teak
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 ...
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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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
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.
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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
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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
Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-240 "cigar" chair designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA. We have more that we can reupholster for you. Send us your fabric. Store forme...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Armchairs
Materials
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
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, 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, 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, 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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