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Hans J. Wegner Chairs

Danish, 1914-2007

Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans 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 Wegner’s best chair designs, seen in dealer listings below, 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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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of dining chairs model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950 The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details t...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An extremely rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chair from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of this chair is ama...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner CH-30 Oak & Leather Chair Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Oak, Teak

Set of 4 'FH4103' chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 'FH4103' tripod chairs, by the renowned Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1950s. These iconic chairs are affectionately known as the 'heart chair' due to their distinctive ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Wood, Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric hallingdal65. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Teak

(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic status in the canon of Scandinavian modern furniture, Hans J. Wegner's "Wishbone chair" ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Beech

CH23 Dining Chair in White Oil with Natural Papercord Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH23 dining chair was one of the first chairs Hans J. Wegner designed for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1950. The first masterpieces he created were not only unique, but also set new sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen. This pair of chairs came from Harvard University and is accompanied ...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak, Leather

2021 Carl Hansen & Son CH106 Square Coffee Table by Hans Wegner in Glass & Steel
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two CH106 Coffee Tables, priced individually. The tables, made with a stainless steel base and glass top, were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays. In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak, Teak, Papercord

Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair, 1970s, Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner wishbone chair in solid soap treated oak, original patinated papercord seat. Model CH24, made by Carl Hansen with the old original sticker.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952 Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak White Oil with Thor 325 Leather Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
When Carl Hansen & Søn put the CH20 elbow chair by Hans J. Wegner into production for the first time in 2005, it quickly established a position as a modern classic, winning the ICFF...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Painted Black- Loke 7150 Leather Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
When Carl Hansen & Søn put the CH20 elbow chair by Hans J. Wegner into production for the first time in 2005, it quickly established a position as a modern classic, winning the ICFF...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil with Thor 325 Leather Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
When Carl Hansen & Søn put the CH20 elbow chair by Hans J. Wegner into production for the first time in 2005, it quickly established a position as a modern classic, winning the ICFF...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil with Thor 301 Leather Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
When Carl Hansen & Søn put the CH20 elbow chair by Hans J. Wegner into production for the first time in 2005, it quickly established a position as a modern classic, winning the ICFF...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak White Oil with Thor 301 Leather Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
When Carl Hansen & Søn put the CH20 elbow chair by Hans J. Wegner into production for the first time in 2005, it quickly established a position as a modern classic, winning the ICFF...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Soap with Thor 301 Leather Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
When Carl Hansen & Søn put the CH20 elbow chair by Hans J. Wegner into production for the first time in 2005, it quickly established a position as a modern classic, winning the ICFF...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Soap with Thor 325 Leather Seat by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
When Carl Hansen & Søn put the CH20 elbow chair by Hans J. Wegner into production for the first time in 2005, it quickly established a position as a modern classic, winning the ICFF...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Color Finishes with Black Papercord Seat by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a special place in the world of modern design. When designing the CH24, Wegner chose to c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Beech, Papercord

Hans J. Wegner Mid-Century Sawbuck Dining Chair CH29 Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in München, BY
Hans Wegner sawbuck chair model CH 29 for Carl Hansen. Originally designed in 1951. The year of manufacture of this chair is probably 1971 (m...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Kastrup Chair In Cognac Leather Model AP40 By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP40 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a remarkable part of the minimalist Kastrup series, which is still in use in the welcoming interior of Copenhagen Airpor...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Leather

Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Sheepskin

PP501 The Chair in Clear Oak with Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Vancouver, BC
The back of the pp501 is carved out of a 5 inch piece of solid wood with seat in light cane. The material used in caning chairs is derived from the peeled bark ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak, Rattan

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of round chairs by Hans Wegner. Cane seats. One seat was replaced. Both show very well.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner, Round Chair JH501, oak and cane, made by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Known as The Round Chair, or simply The Chair, Hans J Wegner created the design for Johannes Hansen to display at the annual exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild in 1949...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark, 1953. Teak, oak and brass. Stamped. H: 94 cm W: 51 cm D: 50 cm SH: 44.5 cm Hans J. Wegn...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Brass

Set of 8 “the Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 “The Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler Additional information: The PP503 Chair, designed by Hans Wegner, is identified as one of the distinctively Danish designs that ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

MCM Hans Wegner Fdb Mobler J-16 Rocker C.1960
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. An original J-16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner. A Danish update off the classic Windsor silhouette with elongate...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Wood

Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-47 in mahogany
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs in mahogany New upholstetred with vintage tan aniline leather. Made by Carl Hansen, model CH47 Hans J. Wegner was born in 1914 in Tønder ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner model “AP38” pony hide arm chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner model “AP38” arm chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s Additional Information: Materials: Pony hide, chrome-plated steel, steel Dimensions: 30" H x 20 1/2" W x 22" D Condi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Steel

Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Steel and original leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare Armchair Model JH...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Steel

Set of 6 Danish Modern Teak with Leather W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Solid teak sculpted backrests define these chairs — in stunning vintage condition. Original black leather broken-in just right to pair perfectly with the teak’s deep-dark patina! Des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen. Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair str...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Ash, Teak

Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s Additional Information: Material: Oak, flagline, sheepskin Style: midcentury, Scandinavia Very Rare Lounge Chair M...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak

A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's. Original caning in very good condition and won...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Brass

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s. The fabric shows excess signs of wear so these are offered in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, George Tanier, A.P. Stolen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P Stolen) imported by George Tanier. This rare model chair features teak wood with stunni...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Teak

Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in Denmark. Solid teak frames, new upholstered with award winning black cacti leathe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son Midcentury Teak CH23 Dining Chairs, Pair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son midcentury Teak CH23 Dining Chairs - Pair These chairs Measure: 18.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.5 inches high, ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Set of Six Midcentury CH 23 Side Chairs in Teak & Oak by Wegner, 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six side chairs, in teak and oak with original cane woven seats. Designed by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Odense. Great original condition. Literature: Dansk Kunsth...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH 36 Dining Chairs in Oak, Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Balen, BE
A beautiful set of 4 vintage dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, model CH36 in soap treated oak. All the chairs have brand new papercord so they can be used for many more years to come....
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Chair Pad for CH24 Wishbone Chair in Loke 7748
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
*Seat pad only* With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a special place in the world of modern design. When designing the CH24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Leather

Chair Pad for CH24 Wishbone Chair in Loke 7748
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
*Seat pad only* With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a special place in the world of modern design. When designing the CH24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Leather

Chair Pad for CH24 Wishbone Chair in Loke 7150
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
*Seat pad only* With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic CH24 Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner holds a special place in the world of modern design. When designing the CH24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Leather

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs model CH24 in an early version produced in 1973 and stamped by the cabinetmakers. They are in oak and Danish rope, with a warm and cool patina which makes them totally diffe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane Jh-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the mo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Chair, Model CH24, circa 1953, in Beech and Paper Cord
By Illums Bolighus, Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Wishbone Chair, model CH24, made by Carl Hansen circa 1953 and retailed by Copenhagen department store Illums Bolighus (bears label) Early example with beautifully ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back. The chair has the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Oak, Cane

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa 1960's. The teak frames feature modern styling with a distinct beautiful design, scu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1947, this fully restored Hans Wegner peacock chair features Windsor chair styling and characteristic attention to detail. The solid oak and teak frame has a high, arched...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Papercord, Oak, Teak

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner flag halyard easy chair with original white steel frame and black shoes, orange neck cushion. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s Early Edition, manufactured by Getama, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Chairs

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Hans J. Wegner chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 172 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 274 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Hans J. Wegner were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, and Børge Mogensen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £257 and can go as high as £83,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,636.
Questions About Hans J. Wegner Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen & Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hans 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Whether 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, 2022
    Hans 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    You 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, 2022
    What 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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