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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Period: 1960s
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Hans J. Wegner "The Y Chair" set da 4
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brescia, IT
Set di 4 sedie modello ‘Wishbone chair’ di Hans J. Wegner con cuscini in pelle CH24: Un capolavoro di design danese di Hans J. Wegner per Carl Hansen & Søn. Le sedie CH24, meglio con...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Birch
Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak, with plywood seating. in original condition, beautiful patina.
All stamped undern...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Teak
Hans J. Wegner Teak & Black Leather CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952, the CH29P Sawbuck Chair was manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son until the 1970s and was then reissued again 20 years later.
Inspired by ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs oak, teak and papercord for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early set of four CH23 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark 1950s. Beautifully and warm aged Oak frames with teak backrests and hand woven papercor...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Teak & Black Leather CH29P Sawbuck Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952, the CH29P Sawbuck Chair was manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son until the 1970s and was then reissued again 20 years later.
Inspired by ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Teak
Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern set by Hans Wegner refinished in black. Paper cord seats, sculpted frames, "wishbone" back. These chairs were designed for comfort and style.
(Please confirm it...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Set Eight"CH23" Chairs for Carl Hansen &Son.Denmark. 1960
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Madrid, ES
A vintage set of eight CH23 designed by Hans J. Wegner and edited by Carl Hansen in 1960.Oak framework , teak backs and original paper-cord.Organic , modern and functional design com...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak, Teak
Set of 5 Dining Chairs Model CH29P by Hans Wegner & Carl Hansen, Early Edition
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The saw bench chair CH29P in oak is an iconic dining room chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952. This chair presents a perfect marriage between style and comfort. This chair is of...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak
Hans Wegner Dining room set chair model CH37 made by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hans Wegner Dining room set chair model CH37 made by Carl Hansen & Søn
The CH37 dining room chair by Hans J. Wegner is made with great at...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak
Original Hans Wegner CH 23 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic and beautiful, vintage Hans Wegner CH 23 chair made of teak and oak, with cord seat. Great patina and character which you cannot get with new chairs. P...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Teak
1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hanse...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak
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
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of 10 AP38 Airport Dining Chairs by A.P. Stolen Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of ten (price listed includes all ten chairs) Hans Wegner airport chairs AP38, produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark du...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
vintage dining room chairs | chairs | Hans Wegner | Danish
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
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Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Sön. 4x model CH47 and 2x model CH46 with armrests. Can also be combined as a set with the Borge Mogensen oak dining table...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Oak
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 Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Mahogany
Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Wenge
Set of 2 Chairs Hans J. Wegner Model CH33 Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 2 vintage chairs Hans J. Wegner model CH33 upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son
A rare set of 2 original vintage chairs by Hans J. Wegner, model...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark, 1962
Material: oak , paper cord
Size: 20.5 w × 18 d × 31 h in seat height 17 inches.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Oak
Vintage Modernist "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with black leather seats. Great woodgrain that follows the lines of the seamlessly sculpted backrests.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Oak
Vintage Hans Wegner CH23 Side Chairs, Set of 4
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak and teak side chairs model CH23 for Carl Hansen & son by Hans Wegner. this timeless design one of the well known designs of dining chairs. they feature oak frames with ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, Oak, Teak
Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 3 (not two!) CH30 dining chairs by Hans Wegner in Oak and Teak and red upholstery.
This 1954 design is one of the outcomes of Wegner's ongoing search for the ideal chair. The curved organic shapes and the refined details make this chair a classic Wegner. He mainly worked with wood, making optimal use of the possibilities of the material.
The shapes of the CH30 Chair create a minimalist, elegant interplay of lines. The oval-shaped backrest slopes slightly backwards and offers good support for the back. The shape of the hind legs slopes backwards and thus ensures optimum stability. The seat of the chair is relatively wide and covered with red fabric stretched over a comfortable foam. The CH30P...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Heart Stacking Dining Chairs Model Fh4103 By Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and sold in London by Story’s of Kensington.
Constructed from beech and teak wood, the...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Beech, Oak
Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak, Papercord
Danish Design Classic Hans Wegner CH30 Chairs in Teak, 1960s, Set of 8
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Renens, CH
Hans Wegner CH30 chairs in a set of 8, produced by Carl Hansen during the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
10 CH36' and CH37 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 10 CH36' and CH37 dining chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark.
The CH36 dining chair by Hans J. Wegner is made with great attention to ev...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Wood, Papercord
Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner designed in 1949 for Carl Hansen & Søn. Known as the CH24 chair or Y chair, it is ...
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1960s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak
Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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
Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair in oak with sculpted backrests and woven papercord seats.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak, Papercord
1960s Danish Teak Dining Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Teak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH30 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
New leather (natural) seats.
Listed price is for the pair. Produced in Denmark.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Teak
Oak Armchair with Wenge Inlay by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with wenge inlay detail to the C-shaped backrest with a paper cord seat.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Oak, Wenge
1960s JH-505 Teak Cow Horn Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare teak Danish modern dining chair with a splined backrest and a natural cane seat. Model JH-505 was designed in 1952 by Hans J. Wegner and produced i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Model 701" minimal armchair with sculpted maple and wenge inlay backrest, original red upholstered seat and frame in chromium-plated steel.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
Set of 4 AP 40 Airport Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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 cha...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
Teak Conference Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Teak, Leather
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Teak, Leather
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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Papercord, 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...
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1960s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Dining Room Chairs
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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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- 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, 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, 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, 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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