Hans J. Wegner Lounge 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: 20th Century
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design "Cigar" chairs Model 240 for GETAMA.
Handsome Scandinavian design lounge or easy chairs by the master Hans Wegner, Denmark. Masculine solid chairs executed wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Pair of CH 28 Sawbuck easychairs by Hans J. Wegner.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Sawbuck easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of easy chairs model JH 703 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of JH 703 easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner “Circle Chair” for PP Mobler in Denmark, 1980
By P.P. Møbler 1, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A truly iconic “Circle Chair”, model PP130, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by PP Mobler in Denmark around 1980.
This remarkable chair is made of the highest quality oak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Oak
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An icon of 20th century seating design still celebrated 72 years after its introduction—the Sawbuck chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Oak
Rare 'Buck' Chair in Pine by Hans J. Wegner, 1959.
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare lounge chair in patinated pine and canvas. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for Johannes Hansen in 1959. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair in oak and fabric, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Hopefully, as the photos show, these are a beautiful pair of cigar chairs, the frames in great condition, and with freshly upholstered cushions in Mocha colour boucle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from Italian label, Loro Piana. We chose this particul...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman.
Original oiled finish to Teak "paws" and legs
Original upholstery
The lounge chair...
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1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Rare Hans J. Wegner Oak Reclining Lounge Chair Model AP71, Denmark 1968
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
- Original wool pillows in good original condition
- height of eat 43 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
1960s Mid-Century Modern PP550 ‘ Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hans
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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 strip...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early set of "Cigar" lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner from the original GETAMA production of the iconic GE-240 series. This set has only had one owner who bought the set in the m...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in yellow 'COLOR' textile (colour: 10-101). Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240
Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs.
This exam...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Hans Wegner Model GE 375 Paddle Chair in Saved NY Cashmere
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
With gorgeous patinaed oak, custom cushions handcrafted from cashmere throws by Saved NY, and a finishing touch of beautiful Loro Piana leather, this one-of-...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, in Ash PP550
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Peacock Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler is an easy chair with a natural papercord seat. The Peacock Chair is historically anchored in the classic British Windsor Chair...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The Model 512 chair was produced by ma...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA in Bouclé
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Two Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA wide arm lounge chairs & ottomans in white Turkish bouclé with soft leather accents on the head cushion. Official s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Kastrup Chair in Black Leather Model CH401 By Hans J. Wegner & Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The CH401 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a notable piece from the minimalist Kastrup Series, which continues to be in use in the inviting interior of Copenhagen...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Model AP-16 in Oak 1951 / Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four easychair, model AP-16 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Denmark 1951. Made in oak and cognac leather. Teak detail. Original cushions. Produced 1950s. Provinance: Privat co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale high back chair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and cushions in beige wool (seemingly reupholstered at a later date), produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 375, detach...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Danish Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Dark Oak and Off-white Bouclé Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Mid-century Modern Scandinavian armchair model GE-290 by ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007.
"Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951.
Upholstered with Holly Hunt Boucle'. Teak nails ("paws") and legs. We have extra fa...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 801 - Reupholstered easy chair in new textile (Malou Ocre from Pierre Frey) on steel frame. Designed in the 1970s. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans Wegner’s most important chairs, this piece was created as an extension of the ideas used in the Cow Horn Chair and the Bull Horn Chair. Its Special feature is the large headrest that spreads out on each side. Combined with the wide arms, it provides sitting comfort. The Ox chair is also the essence of masculinity and was chosen for Mike Myers portrayal of Doctor Evil in Austin Powers...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “CH 27” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak and rattan. Beautiful pattern in the rattan and whimsical carved “horns” at the tops of the backs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Original Teak and Oak Cigar Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Lejre, DK
Hans J. Wegner
Pair of GE-240 Cigar chairs, 1955
Produced by Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. These examples of Wegner's iconic lounge chair are made from European oak with...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Collectible Design: Hans Wegner JH 516 Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
An original pair of very rare JH516 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen during the 1950s.
A rare opportunity to purchase an investment piece that rarely becomes available on the market.
Materials: Oak, cane
Origination: Denmark, 1950s. Labelled on underside of one chair.
Condition: Very good as per images. Signs of use on the wood, we found a superficial hairline crack on one of the armrests, and one armrest with chipped wood...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Hans Wegner AP-19 papa bear chair for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, circa 1952. This piece has been expertly restored in Kravet Couture tan & gray wool upholstery. A.P. Stolen Makers stamp t...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of dark teak with sloping arms, and newly upholstered in a fine black leather.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hans Wegner AP-16 Lounge Chair in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1951
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner is one of the few designers working in the applied arts who consistently offers a confident, mature harmony between aesthetics and functionality. A trained cabinetmaker, ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the early fifties. After the second world war various designers experimented with molded plywood. This chair was one of the results of Wegners efforts with at that time new technique of the future.
The frame is executed with traditional cabinetmaker's work in solid beech wood and two molded plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair is in very good solid condition and has some old joint repairs. The wood has been lightly cleaned / refinished to preserve its patina. The seat cushion is newly upholstered in Dedar Nimbus...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner “Airport” Chairs for Ap Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1960s Pair of lounge chairs on chrome metal base with black skai upholstery and chrome details, model Airport / Hans J. Wegner / AP Stolen, Denmark
A pair of “Airport” chairs...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge chair by the probably most famous Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner.
Model "GE-284"
Handcrafted by GETEMA´s factory in Gedsted. GETEMA has ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair of lounge chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s.
The chairs were beautifully reupholstered and are in excellent condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
When this iconic model was released in 1950, the unusual combination of rope, white-varnished steel and sheepskin had never been seen before in the furniture industry. It was a way for Hans Wegner to demonstrate his ability to design innovative, practical and comfortable furniture with every possible material.
Unveiled in Copenhagen in 1950 at an exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark, the design received mixed reviews. Kaare Klint famously likened it to something from a gynaecologist’s office. But from the jump, fashion people fawned. It was splashed across magazines, models posing on its tightly wound string seat.
The Flaglinestol or Flag Halyard string-wrapped lounge chair quickly became a 21st-century icon. The story goes that in 1949 Wegner was at the beach, digging himself into the sand when he found the perfect lean-back position for seaside repose, which inspired him to make it in something more sturdy. This gave birth to this chair with its famous steel frame wrapped in rope commonly used for flagpoles. The ergonomic, spaceship-like form still looks innovative despite being over 70 years old. The bottom frame is made of a white-varnished steel structure with beechwood leg caps. The legs are splayed with the front ones connected by a stretcher, establishing the firm base for the body. The top-frame is made of chrome-plated steel that serves as the frame for the stretched halyard. Halyard rope, or flagpole rope, is traditionally used to raise and lower a flag on most external halyard flagpoles. The unusual combination of materials is continued by the cognac leather head pillow secured to the back. The chair is cosied up with sheepskin that - along with the headrest - softens the industrial shape of the steel.
This iconic Wegner model was already presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1950. For several decades it was manufactured by Danish brand Getama in small quantities. In the late ’80s it went out of production altogether. PP Møbler...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
Hans J. Wegner 'Ox-chair' model AP-46. Lounge chair and ottoman with tubular steel frame.
Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007) Ox Chair, Model AP 46, Model AP 49, Erik Jørgensen, Denmark, designed 1960. Chair and ottoman each maintain the original manufacturer labels: "Erik Jørgensen Made in Denmark" Very nice condition. base with any pitting or marks. Leather, Ostrich like in appearance, the whole in almost pristine condition.
Literature
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is an example of his class. The teak frame is a master class in Danish woodworking. It...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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 strips the form to reveal its construction while retaining aesthetic, decorative impact. The chair reveals a modernist approach to designing around the human body and using natural materials, with one exception. The “rush” seat is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened spindles and magnificent arc resembling the bird’s plumage.
Dimensions:
41 3/4 in. H × 27 1/2 in. W × 20 1/2 in. D
Seat: 22 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 12 in. at back
Floor to top of seat: 14 in.
Top of seat to arm rest: 10 1/8 in.
Seat to top head rest: 31 3/4 in.
Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Shallow chip on top of chair back measuring 1/2 inch long. Chair back’s sixth and seventh spindle from right slightly loose. Lamination along top of chair back slightly worn.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-515 Black Leather Teak Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage easy chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. Rare lounge chair model JH-515. Genuine, soft, black leather in excellent condition. The sple...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. These chairs are a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary living space, offering both timeless style and comfort.
The design of the chairs is based on the OX chair base, which is well-known for its stability and durability. However, these chairs have a sleeker and more refined look, making them stand out as a unique piece of furniture. The angles of the chairs are similar to those of the OX chair, but the overall design is more streamlined, giving them a modern and sophisticated appearance.
The chairs are in good condition, with solid construction this makes them an excellent choice for those who are looking for a high-quality piece of furniture that will last for years to come.
The Hans Wegner wing chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans J wagner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son. Vintage
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated
wood shell, seat and back upholstered in leather. Produced by Carl Hansen &
Son. Vintage condition
The CH07 Shell...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 strips the form to reveal its construction while retaining aesthetic, decorative impact. The chair reveals a modernist approach to designing around the human body and using natural materials, with one exception. The “rush” seat is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened spindles and magnificent arc resembling the bird’s plumage.
Dimensions:
41 3/4 in. H × 27 1/2 in. W × 20 1/2 in. D
Seat: 22 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 12 in. at back
Floor to top of seat: 14 in.
Top of seat to arm rest: 10 1/8 in.
Seat to top head rest: 31 3/4 in.
Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Gap between arm and chair back measuring approximately 1/4 inch. Some light water staining on both arms. Wood split to one seat joint measuring 3/8 and 5/8 inches on either side. Four deeper scratches on back. Area of staining on bottom chair rung measuring 2 3/4 inches long. Chair back’s fifth spindle from right with wood chip measuring 1 inch long. Chair back’s sixth spindle from left loose.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen...
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Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern idea of a classic British Windsor chair. Its larger proportioned backrest and upwa...
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Hans J Wegner oak armchair Model Ch 28 Sawbuck for Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Hans J Wegner armchair model CH 28 in Solid oak for Carl Hansen & Sons, later upholstery. Denmark 1960s
Good condition
Hans J. Wegner's CH28P Armchair, designed in 1951, incorp...
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Fabric, Oak
1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Looking for a unique piece of furniture that seamlessly blends style and comfort? Look no further than the GE 460 butterfly lounge chair, designed by ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman A.P. Stolen, Olive Green Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Culver City, CA
Available now is an absolutely stunning lounge chair by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1950's AP-19, with matching ottoman AP-29. A truly iconic chair, Hans Wegner designed in...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951.
Pair of armchairs with oak frame designed by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner. This...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944.
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion.
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner lounge 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 249 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 36 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge 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 lounge chairs by Fritz Hansen, Finn Juhl, and Ib Kofod-Larsen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $885 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,010.
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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, 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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