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
Teak Conference Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted and elegant armchair devoid of extraneous detailing, having an exposed solid teak frame and a gently curved seat and back in leather upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Set of Six Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs by Hans 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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Set Of 4 Hans Wegner CH29 Sawbuck Dining Chairs For Carl Hansen & Son, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice set of 4 iconic model CH29 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark 1952. This design classic is also called “Sawbuck chair” becau...
Category
1950s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner Oak Wishbone Chairs made by Carl Hansen&Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance and exceptional comfort of the Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. This set of six chairs, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark in 1970, represents the pinnacle of Scandinavian design. The chairs are made of high-quality oak and have a seat made of new paper cord, which ensures durability and a natural look. The unique y-shaped backrest, which gives the chair its name, is not only a design statement but also provides support and comfort. The steam-bent top rail serves as both a back and armrest, giving these chairs a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Advantages:
Timeless design that fits into any interior
Made of sustainable and natural oak wood
Comfortable seat made of new paper cord
Unique y-shaped backrest for extra support
Good to know
These chairs were made in 1970 and may show minor signs of wear, which adds to their authentic charm. The maintenance of the paper cord is simple and contributes to the lifespan of the chairs.
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Set of six authentic Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner
Made from oak wood and paper cord for durability and comfort
Perfect combination of functionality and Scandinavian design
This set of Wishbone...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of 6 Hans J. Wegner PP62 Armchairs
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
6 armchairs, model PP 62 by Hans J. Wegner.
Crafted in solid oak with inlaid wengé wood on the back, seats made of paper cord.
Manufactured by PP Møbler in 1969.
Beautiful original c...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wenge
Original set of 4 plywood teak and oak, model CH29 Wegner chairs.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in København K, DK
Amazing set of four sawback, teak and oak plywood side chairs, model CH29. Designed in the 1950s by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen and son, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish oak diningchairs , CH46, by Hans J. wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Denventer, NL
Beautiful set of 6 oak dining table chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark 1970s. The elegant oak chairs with armrests have a seat made of stret...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
MCM Hans Wegner Fdb Mobler J-16 Rocker C.1960
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original J-16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner. A Danish update off the classic Windsor silhouette with elongated turned spindles, braided papercord seat, and matte black lacqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" CH-29 Desk Side for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price is for each
Iconic “Sawbuck” CH-29 Desk Side designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1952. This chair is defined by its A-sh...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Eight Armchairs by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight oak armchairs model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
This set of chairs came directly from the Francis A. Countway Lib...
Category
1960s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four CH33 in Oak and Black Leather, Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of four CH33 dining chairs. Their seats are newly covered in premium black leather and frames are made in oak. Designed in the 1957 by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Set of 8 Hans Wegner Bullhorn Chairs by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare set of 8 original Hans J. Wegner Bullhorn chairs.
These chairs are in teak with rosewood joins. Immensely well made and extremely co...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, 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...
Category
1950s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 8 Hans Wegner "W2" Cane Seat Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner "W2" dining chairs. Designed in 1953. Produced by C.M. Madsens Fabikker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, Oak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
JH-505 cow horn chair, 1952
The JH-505 chair is one of Danish master Hans Wegner’s most collectable and sought after designs. It was a direct continuation of the...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rattan, Rosewood
1950s Danish Oak Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A newly upholstered oak 'round' chair produced previous to 1954, with original impressed stamp,
'Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK'. Model JH-501.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Hans Wegner cow horn chairs with cane woven seats.
Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs designed in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
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.
- 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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