Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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
Danish Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat GE-285 Jubilee Sofa in Oak and Fabric by GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa in oak and fabric by GETAMA
The model GE-285 sofa was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1985.
The simple yet very elegant Wegner design feature a ...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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Oak
Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 240, Oak, wool, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid oak.
New upholstered with 100% New Zealand wool.
Model 240, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa For Getama. model 236/4 Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa . retains original spring seat cushions. in need of reupholstering,, original ink stamp GETAMA ,hans wegner Classic Modernist Design,,
Frame in solid...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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Fabric, Teak
Rare Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sofa with patinated oak legs, newly upholstered in textile (DAW, color Stripe 7) Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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Oak
$18,423
3-Person Sofa Model GE265/3 Made In Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Getama From 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This 3-seater sofa, model GE265/3, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in the 1960s, is an excellent example of mid-20th century Danish design. The sofa combines th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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Oak
$2,653 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Boucle.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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Oak, Bouclé
3 Seater Sofa, Model GE290, in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This three-seater sofa, model GE290, designed by the renowned Danish architect and designer Hans J. Wegner in 1953, epitomizes the timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship char...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
GE-236/4 in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Model GE-236 / 4 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 for Getama Denmark. Made in solid teak. Cushions in blue / light blue wool fabric. cushions with rounded edges. Ready to use...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Sofas
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Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather by GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Three-seat Danish sofa in oak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
The rarely seen model GE-40 sofa with it´s simple but elegant Wegner design feature a strong oak frame with small and s...
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1960s Danish Adam Style Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Four-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner four-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid soap treated oak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with pure aniline leather.
Original Epeda cushions.
Frame in solid oak.
Model 236/4, produced by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Oak, Leather
Rare Vintage Hans J. Wegner for Getama Model 330/3A in Teak & Wool, 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and commodious, here we have a rare example of Wegner’s celebrated GE-330/3A three seat sofa in carved teak frame and light burgundy boiled wool upholstery with original spri...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech, Teak
$3,864 Sale Price
28% Off
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Renens, CH
One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Upholstered Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored and fully upholstered sofa floating on well-scaled turned oak dowel legs. Model AP32-S by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in original upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wool, Oak
Large Modular Sofa GE 280 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Oak Blue Grey
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very large modular sofa model: GE-280 by the famous Danish design grandmaster Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA.
Wonderful Minimalist design, very comfortable sofa due to its high back. The...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Danish sofa in solid oak and fabric, model GE375 by Hans Wegner for Getama 1960.
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Composed of three high armchairs with movable headrests that form a sofa. Very large curved armrests. A beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a simple...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare modular sofa designed by of of the best mid century designers Hans J Wegner for Getama.
Model GE 280.
The modular sofa consists of a beautifully bentwo...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
2020 CH402 Kastrup Two Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a two-seater Kastrup sofa model CH402 with arms, designed by Hans Wegner , produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The sofa is made with a stainless steel frame ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hans J. Wegner AP18 Sofa
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: A.P. Stolen, Denmark
Material: oak, upholstery
Size: 75 W × 31 D × 30 H in seat height 16 inches.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$10,750
Roll Arm Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A straight-back roll arm sofa retaining its original brown wool strie´ upholstery, the seating element having a comfortable pitch and elevated by solid squared teak legs.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
2020 CH163 3 Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Smoked Oak & Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH163 Three-Seater Sofa designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The sofa is made with a solid smoke oiled oak frame and red leather upholstery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner sofas 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 106 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Børge Mogensen, Illum Wikkelsø, and Fritz Hansen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,833 and can go as high as $28,150, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,996.
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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Sofas
- 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, 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, 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Hans Wegner furniture, familiarize yourself with the Danish designer's pieces by conducting some online research. He is particularly well known for his chairs, including the Peacock chair, a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair, and the Wishbone chair, which has a distinctive Y-shaped back splat.
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally rescaled English wingback chair, while his 1963 Shell chair has a curved surfboard-shaped seat.
Wegner's primary material was wood, so pieces crafted out of composites, plastics or metals are less likely to be by Wegner. Some of his pieces do bear his signature, but not all do. As a result, experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist with the identification process.
On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Hans Wegner furniture. - 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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