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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Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574 by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner slatted bench model JH 574 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. High quality construction and attention to detail this bench is perfect for...
Teak
Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Scandinavian Modern solid teak slatted bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This beautiful bench is iconic and seen in design magazines and on Instagram in many interiors. Would look great with furniture by other vintage makers...
Teak
Hans Wegner, Slated Bench, Teak, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A solid teak bench designed by Hans Wegner and produced by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen. It includes makers metal plaque to underside of bench. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12"H x ...
Brass
Vintage 1960s Hans Wegner 6-Leg Long Slatted Teak Xl Bench Danish Midcentury
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the largest Model JH-574 Bench. In the original finish. Showing wear from use. All joinery is tight, and this bench is ready to use. Also has a nice neat full burnished label...
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Teak Bench, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model designed for Johannes Hansen. Solid teak. Measurements: L: 194 cm/ 6' 5" W: 42.5 cm/ 16 3/4" H: 31 cm/ 12 1/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well kn...
Teak
JH 574 - Bench in solid teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 574 - Bench in solid teak with tapered legs. Marked by manufacturer Johannes Hansen and designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Teak
1960s Solid Teak “JH574” Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
An outstanding example from the workshop that defined the pinnacle of Danish cabinetmaking, this 1960s JH574 bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen embodies everything collector...
Teak
Rare Low cocktail/coffee table Teak & Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
Oak, Teak
JH 574 - Bench in solid teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 574 - Bench in solid teak with tapered legs. Branded by manufacturer Johannes Hansen.
Teak
Hans Wegner, Oak Slatted Bench, model JH-574, Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner Slatted Bench, model JH-574 in solid oak stamped to underside Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark 120cm wide, 43cm deep, 31cm high Provenance: previously in the Col...
Oak
Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak. Label below.
Cane, Oak
Bar Bench Model PP-589 Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Bar bench model PP589, Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1953, Manufactured circa 2000. Made in solid oak wood. This bench was original from Wegners private house in Gentofte / Copenhagen. Documented on Bruun Rasmussen...
Ash
Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high stool/piano bench in oak with new leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A midcentury solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs. Designed by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen in Denmark, 1950s.
Teak
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
Teak
$58,000 / set
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of 10 JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, circa 1950s. This early model is one...
Teak, Leather
Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s. Mid-Century Brutalist bench in oak with original wool fabric. Made in Denmark in the 1960s in Henning Kjærnulf style....
Wool, Oak
$42,949 / set
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Wenge, steel, and leather. Set of six. Measurements: H: 81 cm/ 31 3/4'' W: 52 cm/ 20 1/2'' D: 42 cm/ 16 1...
Steel
Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak. Label below.
Cane, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
Teak
$36,000
H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Leather, Teak
$8,805
H 28.94 in W 22.64 in D 17.33 in
Hans Wegner, Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn chair, model JH 505 designed by Wegner in 1952 and made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s teak frame with curved 'cow horn' ends to the back rail and inlaid ...
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner oak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat. Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Di...
Leather, Oak
$52,667 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Variant of Model JH507 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 16 dining chairs variant of model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 33.47 in D 13.59 in
1950/60s Teak Hallway Bench, Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design
Located in Skien, NO
**Elegant Norwegian / Danish / Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design Telephone Table + bench, sitting bench, Hallway furniture– Teak & Leather / leatherette Seat + pine wood frame a...
Teak, Leather, Beech, Pine
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Bench. This stunning modernist teak bench has been professionally upholstered in black and gold tiger print c...
Chenille, Teak
Hans Wegner JH 503 Walnut Chair by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural walnut armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. This iconic design, often referred to as “The Chair” or “The Round Chair”, exemplif...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 12.6 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed in 1953 by Wegner for use in his own entrance hall, the B...
Teak
Very Rare 3 Seat Bench by Hans Wegner for Getama in Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have had many 'Cigar' chairs and sofas, but this is the first bench or three seat stool we have seen. The frame is in great original condition and now has a freshly recovered cus...
Fabric, Teak
Very Rare 3 Seat Bench by Hans Wegner for Getama in Teak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have had many 'Cigar' chairs and sofas, but this is the first bench or three seat stool we have seen. The frame is in great original condition and now has a freshly recovered cus...
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Slatted Teak Bench
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH-574 slat bench, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. The hand of the cabinetmaker echoes within this most simple design. Constructed from solid teak, this robust ...
Teak
Day bed Hans Wegner 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Day Bed model GE19 by the Danish designer Hans J.Wegner published by Gemata, in 1956. Solid teak structure, tapered legs and brass mattress support. Mattress and bolster entirely uph...
Teak
Hans J. Wegner Model GE19 Cognac Leather Daybed for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most luxurious and comfortable daybeds from Denmark is this iconic model GE19 designed by architect Hans J. Wegner in collaboration with the famous wo...
Brass
Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool for AP-Stolen, circa 1955
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano stool for AP-Stolen. circa 1955.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Teak "JH 555" Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1950s.
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing sofa by Hans J. Wegner, model “JH 555”. Made from teak with linen upholstery. Clean lines with a striking silhouette and decorative wooden elements. Cas...
Linen, Teak
Mid-Century Hans Wegner Daybed Model GE 19 with Brass Rails
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Hans Wegner daybed with teak frame, tapered legs and brass end rail accents. In original condition with visible wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak and leather AP-30 stools designed by Hans Wegner for AP-Stolen.
Teak
Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed for Johannes Hansen. Solid teak. Measures: L 194 cm/ 6' 5" W 42.5 cm/ 16 3/4" H 31 cm/ 12 1/4".
Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Slatted Benches for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of solid teak benches designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
Teak