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.
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Scandinavian Modern Oak Cabinet, Hans J. Wegner, Mikael Laursen, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing cabinet by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak and featuring doors with an elaborate pattern of embossed acorns and graphic forms. Round inset handles. Shelves and drawers offer ab...
Oak
Danish Modern Oak and Rattan Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner Ry Mobler, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This high cabinet by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler features elegant rattan doors and a solid oak body with a beautifully crafted interior. Designed in the early 1960s and produced in 197...
Oak, Rattan
Midcentury Cabinet in Oak by Hans Wegner, Danish Design 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet in oak, designed by Hans J Wegner for RY cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
Oak
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler Open Cabinet with Shelves 'RY100' in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler, bookcase, model ''RY100', teak, Denmark, 1960 Conceived in 1960, this sideboard is part of the RY100-line designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. The pi...
Teak
Hans Wegner Tambour Roll Up Cabinet Danish Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fraser, MI
Danish Teak Tambour Desktop Cabinet. Designed by Hans Wegner.
Brass, Steel
Hans J Wegner Cabinet in Teak, Johannes Hansen Cabinetmaker, c. 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine and rare sideboard designed by Hans Wegner and built by eminent Danish cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen. A pair of doors with integrated pulls conceals two adjustable shelves to th...
Teak
Sideboard in Teak, Beech and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Teak, Beech and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, beech and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Rare sideboard model CH-304 Produce...
Brass
1956 Hans J. Wegner-Cabinet Mod. AT 34 wood manufactured by Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milano, Lombardia
“Many foreigners have asked me how we made the Danish style. And I’ve answered that it was rather a continuous process of purification.” Promoter of a synergy between modernity, cra...
Iron
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with tambour door concealing open storage with shelves, on metal legs.
Chrome, Steel
1970s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Denmark Tambour Oak Cabinet Storage System
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare vintage Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen of Denmark oak tambour storage unit/cabinet. This rare cabinet was part of a larger storage system, which allowed for the creation of fabulous modules for storage. This example carries its original Johannes Hansen label and original key. The Wood faces...
Oak
Tambour Front Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple storage cabinet in white oak having a finely slatted tambour front that conceals adjustable shelves and file storage.
Oak
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH825 Credenza / Tambour Cabinet in Oak Oil
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH825 credenza, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1959. This particular example was produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark circa 2023. It i...
Oak
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with a drop down tambour door concealing letter trays, filing compartment and shelving.
Oak
Sold|$19,941
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Teak and Cane Sideboard Ry 26 by Hans Wegner Ry Møbler, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak and Cane Sideboard - Hans Wegner Ry Møbler, 1960s Elegant sideboard, model No. RY 26 by Ry Møbler, designed by Hans Wegner in the 1960s. Crafted from fine teak, it features a w...
Rattan, Teak
$6,900
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Cabinet in Oak, Hand carved by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet, Denmark, Mid-20th Century This exceptional Danish cabinet is crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its deeply hand-carved façade. The front pan...
Oak
$4,531
H 81.89 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Scandinavian Modern Design, Sweden, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner Tall Rosewood Cabinet c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Tall Cabinet for RY Mobler. Exquisite tall cabinet with sliding doors and circular, recessed door pulls probably produced...
Rosewood
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Brass
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Brass
$4,200
H 40 in W 52 in D 15.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Large Scale Cabinet, Chest or Credenza in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Scandinavian cabinet from the 1960's. This sleek piece features gorgeous book-matched teak wood, large door and six drawers with tons of interior storage space. Nice shall...
Teak
$1,118
H 59.85 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s.
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern file cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by Bjerring...
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s. A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s. A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Oak
$2,195
H 27.62 in W 35.75 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Cabinet by Lyby Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
By Laurits M. Larsen, Arne Vodder, Lyby Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A refined statement of Danish craftsmanship, this teak sliding-door cabinet by Lyby Møbler captures the quiet sophistication that defines Scandinavian modern design. Its minimalist f...
Teak
$10,895
H 31 in W 78.75 in D 19.25 in
Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Cabinet with built in Desk 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Hans J. Wegner cabinet with built in desk 1960s by RY Møbler, Denmark. Made in oak. The upper section has open compartments and a fold-down writing flap. Behind the writing flap are ...
Oak
Mid-Century Model No. 20 sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model no.20 sideboard designed by Hans. J. Wegner for RY Møbler, Denmark. This two-tiered beauty is a coveted piece of iconic mid-century design. Originally designed in 1...
Glass, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 35.44 in W 88.98 in D 19.69 in
Danish Mid Century Low Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Charming low-profile modern sideboard crafted from oak, featuring an elegantly carved front and generous storage capacity. Made in the style of Henning Kjærnulf during the 1960s, thi...
Oak
Hans Wegner Tambour Door Cabinet for Plan Møbler 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Hans J. Wegner tambour door cabinet with drawers and service tables inside. Made in oak and drawers in birch wood. Prod. 1940s for the Aarhus city hall by Plan Møbler Denmark. Back w...
Oak, Teak
Danish MCM Teak Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Floating Hutch
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Hans J. Wegner RY-20 Teak Credenza with Glass Doors for Ry Mobler This phenomenal collectors piece is in great shape. Featuring six drawers on bottom , adjustable shelves up top,...
Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Tambour Cabinets for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Coronado, CA
Pair of large, solid oak, white lacquered tambour cabinets designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen of Denmark in the 1960s. According to the original owner, the white lacquered f...
Oak, Paint
Hans J. Wegner Chest of Drawers
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner chest of drawers. Veenered in oak, feet in teak. Made by Ry Møbler.
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
Hans J. Wegner "RY" Low Cabinets in Oakwood & Cane, Danish Modern, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of "RY" cabinets by Hans J. Wegner. The cabinets are made from oakwood and decorated with patinated rattan cane on the sliding doors. Each room has an adjustable shelve in s...
Rattan, Oak
RY 26 - Sideboard in teak by Hans Wegner
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY 26 - Sideboard in teak with decor and two sliding doors in patinated cane. Architect Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler.
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Tambour Door Cabinet Plan Møbler 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Hans J. Wegner tambour door cabinet with 30 drawers. Made in oak and drawers in birch wood. Prod. 1940s for the Aarhus city hall by Plan Møbler Denmark.
Oak
Danish Modern Hans Wenger RY Mobler Occasional Chest
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish Modern chest of drawers designed by Hans Wegner for RY Mobler. Teak case with patinated oak feet. Restoration completed upon purchase. Two available. Professional, skilled ...
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Hans Wegner RY 20 Teak High Cabinet
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Hans Wegner RY 20 Teak High Cabinet Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wea...
Teak