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.
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare piano stool by Hans J. Wegner, made from teak with original black leather upholstery. Beautiful sculpted handles on the sides of the seat.
Leather, Teak
2020s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH446 Footstool Reupholstered Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH446 Footstool, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958 for Carl Hansen & Son. This particular example was produced in Denmark in the 2020s. The design features ...
Steel
$4,000 / set
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Triangular Stools in Blue Floral Tapestry, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholster...
Tapestry, Oak
$1,470 / item
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wor...
Leather, Wood, Oak
Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique heart tripod stool made in France, circa 1950s. Substantial and chunky heart shaped seat with three sturdy club legs with faceted sides. Perfe...
Wood
$600
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Tall Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tall stool in oak with curly legs, reupholstered seat in long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s. A great object for the Scandinavian int...
Wool, Oak
$529
H 14.57 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
1960s, Restored Danish Teak Footstool Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Restored Danish teak footstool reupholstered in black leather. Fully restored Danish footstool in minimalistic yet advanced Scandinavia...
Leather, Teak
1950s Wooden Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered with quality sheep skin from Skandilock - wooden base has been refurbished
Wood, Sheepskin
$1,580 / set
H 14.18 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Oak Stools with Shearling Lambswool Upholstery, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant pair of stools is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Each stool features a distinctive hexagonal seat and ...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool with Lambswool Upholstery, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Henning Kjærnulf, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a fine example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece features a distinctive hexagonal seat and finely carved...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$1,580 / item
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
Leather, Wood, Oak
$680
H 14.57 in Dm 17.33 in
Mid-Century Danish Hexagonal Oak Stool with Shearling Lambswool Upholstery, 1950
By Viggo Boesen, Henning Kjærnulf, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a fine example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece features a distinctive hexagonal seat and finely carved...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$680
H 14.18 in Dm 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Oak Stool with Lambswool Seat & Bobbin Legs, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant stool is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The piece is distinguished by its hexagonal seat and softly sh...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$1,580 / set
H 14.18 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Oak Stool with Hexagonal Seat & Bobbin Legs, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant pair of stools is a refined example of Danish Modern design, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Each stool features a distinctive hexagonal seat and ...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark Stool is in original condition, with t...
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 14.18 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Oxford Stool Made In Cognac Leather By Hans J. Wegner For Fredericia Møbelfabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The Oxford stool, designed by the renowned Danish designer Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Fredericia Møbelfabrik, is a masterpiece of mid-century modern furniture. This particula...
Aluminum
Hans Wegner "Cigar" Foot Stool / Ottoman, Made in Denmark GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Hans J. Wegner. GE-240 cigar stool, circa 1950s. Oak ottoman produced by Getama, Denmark to compliment the GE-240 and GE-260 lounge chairs.: Exce...
Oak
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H 38.59 in W 34.26 in D 38.59 in
Lounge Chair and Footstool by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, Denmark, 1970s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool lounge chair and footstool by Hans J. Wegner, with wide proportions. Elegant, sturdy lines. Made from oak with wool upholstery in a warm oatmea...
Oak
Hans Wegner Footstool Model GE 240 in White Oak and Sheepskin
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Littleton, CO
A very nicely well-preserved mid-century Model GE 240 footsool by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. In white oak and sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Teak
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H 20.87 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare piano stool by Hans J. Wegner, made from teak with original black leather upholstery. Beautiful sculpted handles on the sides of the seat, great condition.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 16.54 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Stool for "The Cigar", Model GE240, by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool for "The Cigar", model GE240, of oak and dark green wool, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA in the 1960s. The stool is in great vintage condition.
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 17.75 in W 26 in D 15 in
Hans J Wegner JH 539 Stool in Teak and Cane, Johannes Hansen, Signed, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handled stool, model JH 539, in solid teak with caned seat by Hans Wegner and built by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. In lovely, all original condition, this e...
Cane, Teak
Four Teak Arthur Umanoff Danish Mid-Century Modern Cow Horn Stools
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Arthur Umanoff Set of four (4) teak and rush rattan seated cow horn stools designed and built in the late 1950s in Denmark by the Umanoff atelier. Measures: Height 39 inches Width...
Teak
Hans Wegner Teak and Cane Stool for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hans Wegner teak and cane stool for Johannes Hansen. This piece retains the original plaque to the bottom.
Cane, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Hans Wegner papa bear ottoman (footstool) in teak. Early production with nice patina. Can be reupholstered if necessary.
Hans Wegner GETAMA Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Hans Wegner ottoman for GETAMA. Made of oak and often goes with "Cigar" chair.
Oak