Hans J. Wegner Stools
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
Papa Bear Stool in Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed stool with fabric seat - Designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner and made by A.P. Stolen Denmark. The ideal stool for the Papa Bear chair or other lounge chairs in the style. Ori...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman in Oak and Boucle
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner
AP-29 Papa Bear Ottoman, 1953
The Papa Bear chair is one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most iconic designs and is perfectly complimetned by the matching AP-29 ottoman. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark this piece features beautifully aged and patinated oak handles and legs that have been sensitively restored. This example has been reupholstered in luxurious Dedar Karakorum...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool
Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is based on the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has additional stretchers and longer legs. This example has an oiled teak frame and has been reupholstered on Pierre Frey fabric.
Hans Wegner's output in the 1950s was quite remarkable, even by his own high standards. Several Danish factory producers benefited from the founding of the Salesco group - the brainchild of Wegner and entrepreneur Ejvind Kold Christensen. Several factories were selected to share Wegner's designs tailored for their specific expertise. Amongst them was A.P. Stolen, founded in 1944 at the tail end of the German occupation by upholsterer Anker Peterson in Copenhagen. Petersen was assigned Wegner best traditionally upholstered armchairs, including the era-defining Papa Bear Chair. Most of their frames were supplied on Wegner's direction by Ejnar Pedersen's workshop PP Mobler. This combination of fine upholstery and joinery workshops produced some of Wegner's most successful designs in his golden decade.
The Papa Bear Chair (AP-19) was launched together with the AP-29 foot stool. Later, the AP-30 Piano stool was introduced and made in small numbers. This version added elegant stretchers and taller legs to the Papa Bear stool...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Fabric, Teak
Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A nice original piano stool by Hans J.Wegner, identical to the other one we have listed here, with the only real difference being that this one, although bought originally at the sam...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Fabric, Teak
Early Hans J. Wegner Solid Oak GE-240 "Cigar" Stool / Ottoman for Getama Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Ystad, SE
Early Stool / Ottoman, Model GE-240 “Cigar,” by Hans J. Wegner for Getama. Denmark, 1955.
A rare and early solid oak stool designed by Hans J. Wegner as a complementary piece to the...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Oak
$1,995 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957
Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an evolution of the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Leather, Oak
Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and woven cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare stool model JH-539
Produced by cabin...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Stools
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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 Stools
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Steel
Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool
Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is based on the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional cross-bar and...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Leather, Oak
Hans J Wegner Stool in Stained Beech and Aniline Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J Wegner "Music Stool", model AP-30, executed in stained beech and manufactured by A.P. Stolen, Denmark. This design is a taller iteration of his Papa Bear ottoman with the addi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Leather, Wood, Beech
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare piano stool by Hans J. Wegner, made from teak with original black leather upholstery. Beautiful sculpted handles on the sides of the seat.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Leather, Teak
AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and Fabric
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
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Produced by A.P. Stolen...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chairs or Stools, Solid Oak, GETAMA, Denmark, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid oak lounge chairs or stools designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1960-1970s.
Seat Height (inches): 10.81"
All items ship from High Point, No...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Oak
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Leather, Beech
Stool model AP120 Designed by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
AP120 Stool by Hans J. Wegner for AP Møbler, Denmark, 1954
Designed in 1954 as a companion to the iconic Papa Bear Chair, the AP120 Stool by Hans J. Wegner is a refined example of mi...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Teak
AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 30 - Piano stool in oak with seat in patinated black leather. Stamped from manufacturer AP Stolen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Leather, Oak
$5,124 / item
Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This beautiful Piano stool model AP30 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Copenhagen has been reupholstered in Pierre Frey Alpaca fur fabric, and the teak parts are in superb condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool CH 56 by Hans Wegner, New Edition
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern CH 56 stool by Hans Wegner. New edition. This elegant 76 cm barstool was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1985. It is available in oak o...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Oak
2021 CH56 Bar Stool by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut & Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH56 Bar Stool designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The stool is made with a solid walnut frame and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Stainless Steel
2021 CH56 Bar Stool by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Black Oak & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) CH56 Bar Stools, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The stools are made wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Stainless Steel
Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high stool/piano bench in oak with new leather upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Stools
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Leather, Oak
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Hans J. Wegner stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner stools 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 stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 14 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original stools by Hans J. Wegner were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by Poul Hundevad, Børge Mogensen, and A.P. Stolen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,050 and can go as high as $25,338, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,434.
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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Stools
- 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 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, 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 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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