Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Green Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen.
Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport chair by AP. Stolen Reupholstered in Green Fabric
Exceptional...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These 4 chairs are completely ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH47 Dining Chair in Oak w/ Natural Papercord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH47 Dining Chair made with a solid oiled oak frame and natural paper cord seat. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak, Papercord
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Beech
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame, painted mint green with a white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Beech
Six Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model CH34 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare set of six CH34 armchairs designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960s. Sculpted teak and adjustable backs. Original black leather seats (one ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Teak
Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly crafted dining chair largely devoid of extraneous detailing, having exposed oiled white oak frames with gently curved backs and tapered dowel-form legs and natural leather...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Oak
2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Turquoise Beech
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH88T dining chair made with a turquoise powder coated steel frame, beech back and wood seat. The chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Den...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
Rare Set of Four Solid Teak Chairs Original Leather Upholstery by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare set of four (4) armless dining chairs retaining the original green oxhide upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Teak, Leather
Very Rare Wegner Side Chair in Originally Red Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
2021 CH88T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech with Black Frame
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH88T dining chair made with a black powder coated steel frame and what appears to be a lacquer finish on the beech seat and back. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
A Set of Four Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak
2020 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Grey w/ Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame painted grey, and a black Thor 301 leather seat. The chair dates to circa 2020 and is guaranteed as authentic. Condition is very good with some scuffs on the paint. We can touch-up and further clean it up if the customer desires. See photos. This chair came directly from Carl Hansen. This was used as a floor model in one of their showrooms.
The CH20 chair...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Beech
2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Black Beech
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH33T Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted black. This chair dates to circa 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Beech
2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Lacquered Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid lacquered oak frame and black leather seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by C...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Oak
2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Silver Grey
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH33T Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted Silver Grey (we believe ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Beech
2020 CH88P Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Shagreen Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH88P dining chair made with a black powder-coated steel frame, oiled oak back, and a shagreen leather seat by Edelman Leather. The chair, designed by Hans Wegne...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Stainless Steel
2020 CH88P Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Beech w/ SIF 98 Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH88P Dining Chair, made with a black powder coated steel frame, beech backing painted a red/brown color, and SIF 98 black leather seat. The chair, designed by H...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
2020 CH46 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Black Oak and Paper Cord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH46 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a black solid oak frame and black paper cord seat. Th...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Oak
A Set of Six Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak
2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Beech Natural Paper Cord
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (two are available, though the price listed is for each chair) CH37 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame, painted black with a natural paper cord seat. The chair dates to circa 2020 and is guaranteed as authentic. Condition is excellent with some light wear from use. See photos. The chairs came directly from Carl Hansen and appear to have never been used in a home or office setting.
The CH37 chair...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Beech
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Purple Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Hans J. Wegner airport chair by AP. Stolen reupholstered in purple fabric
Exceptional modern chair. Of its time designed in 1958, on tub...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in White 3x Available
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) CH33T Chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly crafted dining chair largely devoid of extraneous detailing, having exposed oiled white oak frames with gently curved backs and tapered dowel-form legs and natural leather...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Oak
2021 CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech, Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair made with a black beech frame and black leather seat. The seat leather appears to be Loke 7150. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Beech, Leather, Foam
Set of 12 Dining chairs model CH23 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 12 Dining chairs model CH23 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, featuring an oak frame, and backrest, and a seat woven from paper cord. Good vintage condition, light pa...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner dining room 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 168 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 51 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs by Niels Otto Møller, Arne Jacobsen, and Fritz Hansen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $453 and can go as high as $110,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,864.
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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Hans Wegner furniture, familiarize yourself with the Danish designer's pieces by conducting some online research. He is particularly well known for his chairs, including the Peacock chair, a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair, and the Wishbone chair, which has a distinctive Y-shaped back splat.
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally rescaled English wingback chair, while his 1963 Shell chair has a curved surfboard-shaped seat.
Wegner's primary material was wood, so pieces crafted out of composites, plastics or metals are less likely to be by Wegner. Some of his pieces do bear his signature, but not all do. As a result, experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist with the identification process.
On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Hans Wegner furniture. - 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, 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, 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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