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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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
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Hans J. Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar' Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
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 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design "Papa Bear" chair and matching ottoman produced for A.P. Stolen, Denmark. This an original matched set that has been perfectly refinished and newly upholstered ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Oak, Teak
1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair by AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag to the underside of chair. Provenance: Purchased in 1963 from Anton Dam...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Wood
Hans J. Wegner Armchair Cigaren Model GE-240, Teak and Oak GE240 Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Hamburg, HH
Hans J. Wegner armchair, model GE-240, 'Cigaren' with frame of massive teak, armrest of oak. Designed in 1955. Produced by GETAMA. Occurrence of wear, scratches, marks.
Note: Cushio...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with yellow Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat.
Frame of oak.
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Oak, Wool
Hans Wegner Mid Century Modern Brown Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
A pure and minimalistic design by Hans Wegner. The GE-265 lounge chair. Produced with outstanding craftsmanship by GETAMA in the 1960s.
This beautiful oak lounge chair has become an...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Oak
1970s Danish Shaker Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Shaker Style Scandinavian Modern rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner in beech wood with a woven paper cord seat.
Made in Denmark by FDB, circa 1970s.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Papercord, Beech
Pair of CH44 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1965 by Hans J. Wegner. This pair is from the 1970s, produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Very good original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Rope
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen during their golden period of collaboration that also produced the China chair, Wishbone chair and round chair in the 1950s.
This example is made of oak, Wegner's favoured timber and has a beautiful, even patina. The original rattan cane is in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Literature:
'Danimarca', Domus, no. 259, June 1951, p. 29
Svend Erik Møller and Viggo Sten Møller...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
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Rattan, Oak
Armchair Made In Dark Oak Model GE530 By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
An armchair in dark oak, upholstered with light fabric and model number GE530, is a splendid example of Hans J. Wegner's unique contribution to Danish furniture...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, a 1977 Limited Edition Walnut Armchair “China Chair”
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner:
A walnut armchair “China chairs”. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944.
Loose seat cushion upholstered with black leather, fitted with buttons. M...
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1970s Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Wool 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, Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Brown Danish Oak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
A pure and minimalistic design by Hans Wegner. The GE-265 high back lounge chair. Produced with outstanding craftsmanship by GETAMA in the 1960s.
This beautiful oak lounge chair has...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner
GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956.
Produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark c1950s. Sculpted teak frame with exposed, bespoke brass fittings. The frames have been carefully ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs “Ch 27” for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair of easy chairs with oak frames. Seat and back with woven cane. Executed by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner ox chairs with tubular steel frame upholstered with light canvas fabric and leather piping’s.
Designed 1960 and made at AP Stolen, Denmark model AP46 and AP...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner
GE-270 lounge chairs, 1956
Classic Wegner lounge chairs produced by GETAMA in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restored teak frame with exposed brass fittings. New foam...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Denton, TX
Great pair on Danish modern in white oak with gray fabric by Hans Wegner.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Hans Wegner Chairs GE 300 Easy Chairs for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Hans Wegner chairs GE 300 easy chairs for GETAMA, Mid-Century Modern.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959.
The GE290 lounge chair is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within a simplistic construc...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
The Airport-Chair, Model AP37, Designed by Hans J. Wegner in the 1950s
By A. P. Stohlen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The Airport Chair, model AP37, is a quintessential example of Hans J. Wegner's iconic design prowess, exuding elegance and comfort in equal measure. Crafted in the 1950s by AP Stolen...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
This pair of armchairs (Model GE 181 A) was designed by Hans Wegner and produced...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs and Stool Model EJ-100 by Erik Jørgensen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stool model EJ-100 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Erik Jørgensen in Denmark.
Dimensions chair (W x D x H): 100 x 95 x 90 cm, SH: 35 cm.
Dimensions s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Peacock chair designed by Hans J Wegner for master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Made in Denmark in the mid-1950s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Folding Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair folding chairs with hanging bracket of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model AP20 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP20 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare teak armchair / lounge chair retaining the original oxhide black leather seat and back upholstery. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and crafted by Johannes Hansen circa 1950s i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' Chairs by A.P. Stolen Denmark in good vintage condition.
Exceptional modern chairs. designed in 1958, on tubular-steel frames with sharp tria...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of "AP 16" Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of awesome “AP 16” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made from oak and upholstered with beautiful oxblood leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Airport Chair, Model Ap-38, by Hans J. Wegner and A.P. Stolen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The airport chair, model AP-38, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen in the 1960s, is a classic and iconic piece of furniture in the mid-century modern ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair of generous scale having a solid oak frame and retaining the original orange wool upholstery.
Two available.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare set of chairs, consisting of an easy and a lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1984. They were produced, circa 1990s.
This set features a beautiful upholstery i...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
1960s Hans J. Wegner Airport Lounge Chairs for A.P. Stolen, Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Model AP37
- Good original condition
- Good original upholstery with some sign of use like fading of color.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back. The chair has the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of Two Airport Lounge Chairs in Black by A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' Chairs by A.P. Stolen Denmark,
Exceptional modern chairs. designed in 1958, on tubular-steel frames with sharp triangle boomerang shape chro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Really nice foldable fireside chair
Hans J Wegner
Teak wood and black skai,
circa 1950.
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shell chair by Hans Wegner in laminated walnut seat and back and solid beech wood frame.
It has the original screws on the bottom of seat t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
1950s Danish Pair of Armchairs Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a dark blue, cotton and linen weave, on top of tapered wood legs. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by AP Stolen ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of rare easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Easy Chair Model AP-15 Designed by Hans Wegner Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-15 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mahogany Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pair of mahogany lounge chairs newly upholstered in dark grey wool savak.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back retaining the original yellow wool upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Oak and Leather High Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four "Airport-Chairs", Model AP37 by Hans J. Wegner and AP Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Airport-Chairs," model AP37, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP Stolen in the 1950s, is a stunning and iconic collection of chairs.
Hans J. Wegner, a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Easy Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Model JH-516 in oak and cane. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J Wegner design oak and teak lounge chair model JH-713 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Simple elegance combined with high quality construction and restorations make for the perfe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge chair "Papa Bear" by Hans Wegner for PP Møbler. New released. Available with fabrick or leather. Price for fabrick model. Quote on demand. Delivery t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Wingback Armchair by Hans Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Hans Wegner 1950s Oak Cigar Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
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 ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pair of Oak Cigar Chairs Model Ge240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a particularly good original pair of Wegner Cigar chairs, all original apart from the covers on the cushions, which retain the original interiors, so feel as they should to...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale high back armchair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and original cushions in greenish striped wool, produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 37...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair AP 72 in Oak and Pierre Frey fabric for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A hard to find folding Lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, Denmark. This ingeniously designed chair with beautiful details can be folded and the seating position...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Oak, Fabric, Rope
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, 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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