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.
Scandinavian Sofa, GE-290 by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Three-Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama. Three seats. Solid oak base. Design from 1959, produced from the late 1960s. Excellent condition. Very beautiful patina. New Bultex...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sofa Model CH 72 by Hans Wegner, New Production
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge chair model CH 71 by Hans Wegner. New production With its slender frame and flowing, sculptural form, Hans J. Wegner’s CH71...
Oak, Walnut
$5,750
H 31.89 in W 104.73 in D 32.29 in
Model "GE-300" Four-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark ca 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was one of the central figures of Danish modern design, known for combining rigorous craftsmanship with an almost effortless sense of comfort and proportion. Wo...
Fabric, Wood
Dining Y-Chairs by Hans Wegner CH 24
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007). Bog oak Y-chair, model CH 24, seat woven with paper yarn, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. H. 76 cm. Seat height 45 cm. Some markings.
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-290/3, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish three-seat sofa, model GE290/3 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1950, with a clean solid oak frame and original spring loaded cushions with a later date dark r...
Wool, Oak
Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
An extra large version of the Wegner sofa for GETAMA. The four-seat sofa is preserved with original striped wool upholstery and oak hardwood legs. Frame is in good sturdy conditi...
Wool, Oak
Early Production Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this early production example of Hans Wegner's iconic CH24 Wishbone chair manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son. It features a red lacquer finish and woven pape...
Papercord, Wood
$718 / item
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Wishbone Chair Model CH24 By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, are exemplary pieces of Scandinavian Modern furniture. Crafted from black painted w...
Papercord, Wood
$4,771
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted Denmark Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner sofa model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The sofa is a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmark, 1914-200...
Fabric, Oak
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 83 in D 30 in
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
$4,698
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Rare armchair 'CH-34' by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare oak and leather armchair model 'CH-34' designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s. Made in solid oak with tapered legs. Original black leather upholstery. Great original patina. Makers mark on bottom...
Leather, Oak
Daybed GE-19 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful daybed GE-19 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1956, solid oak frame with tapered legs and brass end rail accents, felt covered flat springs, marked.
Brass
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 77 in D 34 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
Upholstery, Teak
CH 102 - Sofa in dark brown leather by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 102 - 2-seater sofa in dark brown, patinated semi-aniline leather with steel frame. Marked by manufacturer Carl Hansen & Son. Designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950's.
Steel
Sold
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Danish Modern Teak Daybed by Hans Wegner Getama Model GE 19, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Daybed GE 19 by Hans J. Wegner. The daybed is made of a beautiful teak wood. New foam and fabric.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 81.11 in L 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 3-Seater Sofa, Model "GE-530", Danish Modern, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a Classical 3-seater sofa in solid dark stained oak, reupholstered cushions in wool. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. This modern sofa is in a really good...
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, Sofa Ge 238, Circa 1965
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Hans J. Wegner Sofa GE 238 Edition Getama Circa 1965 Heather brown textile, lacquered wood, oak Measures: 75 x 210 x 95 cm In a perfect state!
Textile, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 73 in L 29 in
Danish Modern GE 671 Three-Seater Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century sofa, model GE671 by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by GETAMA. Designed in 1967. The sofa features a molded oak veneer frame with a flag halyard back with the original ...
Wool, Oak
Scandinavian Sofa GE 290 Danish Designer Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian sofa GE 290 by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner, published by GETAMA in 1955. Solid oak frame, sloping legs and slightly sloping backrest optimize the seating comf...
Wool, Oak
Three-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-40 Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Telgte, DE
Three-seat sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama model GE-40 oak. Rare three-seat sofa model GE-40 by Hans J. Wegner. Made of light oak with a precious fabric cover.
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner AP 62 Sofa for AP Stolen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Paris, FR
AP-62 Sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner for the manufacturer AP Stolen, Denmark. 1960. Solid Brazilian Rosewood Frame and brown leather. This sofa is in good or...
Leather, Rosewood