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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Rare Model AT-34 Bar Cabinet, Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model AT-34 bar cabinet/ dry bar, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by Andreas Tuck, 1960s. Teak with steel legs. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and u...
Steel
$3,434
H 34.26 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Rosewood Bar Cabinet for Stildomus Mid Century 1960s
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning bar cabinet from the Torcello series, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in the 1960s - a perfect example of rational and sophisticated Italian design. This collection is known for its masterful use of solid wood, combined with a robust yet refined construction, true to the Scarpas' design philosophy. In this case, the wood is solid rosewood, finely crafted to highlight its natural grain and structural strength. One of the most iconic elements of the Torcello series is the use of exposed aluminum joinery, visible at key junctions between panels. This feature celebrates the precise and refined craftsmanship that defined the work of the Scarpa duo. The clean, geometric lines of this piece allow it to integrate beautifully into elegant, high-end interiors without overwhelming the space. This beautiful bar cabinet features two front doors that open to reveal two sliding compartments with several internal sections, ideal for storing glassware and bottles. This item is in very good vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present but do not affect its structure or functionality. We kindly ask you to consider these characteristics before purchasing. Dimensions: Height: 87 cm (34.3 in) Width: 82 cm (32.3 in) Depth: 42 cm (16.5 in) Keywords: Afra and Tobia Scarpa - Torcello Collection - Vintage Italian Bar Cabinet...
Rosewood
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.5 in W 27.75 in D 17 in
Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare Italian marquetry bar cabinet from circa 1960 is a stunning piece of mid-20th-century craftsmanship, blending neoclassical inspiration with timeless elegance. Beautifully veneered in fine walnut and satinwood, the cabinet features intricate floral and urn marquetry designs throughout, displaying the artistry and precision typical of Italian decorative furniture. The front panel is adorned with a central urn filled with flowers, surrounded by delicate geometric and scrolling inlays, while the sides and legs echo these refined motifs. The cabinet opens to reveal a fitted dry bar interior, perfectly designed for housing martini glasses, cocktail essentials, and liquor bottles. Its compact yet practical size makes it an ideal piece for a sophisticated home bar, adding both storage and style to your living room, study, or lounge. The elegant tapered legs, inlaid with floral detailing, give the piece a light, graceful presence. This Italian dry martini liquor bar...
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
$4,609
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Teak Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Chest Bar Cabinet, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design teak credenza cabinet or bar cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik with flap door that becomes a writin...
Wood, Teak
Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet Brown Goatskin, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura goatskin bar cabinet, Italy, circa 1960. This beautiful small cabinet was illuminated and mirrored inside with three glass shelves, excellent original vintage condition. M...
Brass
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Reno Wahl Iversen, Dyrlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
Brass
$8,500
H 59 in W 40 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Rosewood with Mirrored & Glass Interior, Brazil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Designed and produced in Brazil in the 1960s by an unknown maker, this exceptional bar cabinet is a refined expression of Brazilian mid-century modernism, distinguished by its confid...
Brass
$15,068
H 55.12 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura, Wood & Goatskin, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century bar cabinet by Aldo Tura. Made from wood with laquered goatskin. Inside we find an illuminated mirrored compartment to store bottles and glasses. Good condition. The cabi...
Goatskin, Wood
$7,090
H 45.67 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Italian Sculptural Pine Bar Cabinet with Architectural Openwork, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural Italian wooden bar cabinet from the 1960s, distinguished by its bold architectural presence and playful geometric vocabulary. Crafted from solid pine and fully assembled...
Pine
$1,872
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
1960s Danish Teak Arrebo Møbler Folding Drinks Cart Bar Trolley Andreas Hansen
By Andreas Hansen, Arrebo Mobler
Located in London, England
1960s Vintage Danish Teak folding dry bar drinks trolley by Andreas Hansen for Arrebo Møbler which is beautifully designed. The two leaves open out to reveal a fully functional bar s...
Brass
$2,777
H 24.81 in W 28.75 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Modern Mini Bar Cabinet with beautiful walnut veneer, Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant Danish Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet crafted in richly figured walnut veneer, executed in the style of celebrated Danish designer Kai Kr...
Walnut
$4,727Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Italian Design Central Bar Cabinet, 1950s / 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and rare Italian design bar cabinet 1960s. Made of fine wood. This rare bar cabinet was made to be placed in the center of the room. On the front it is only decorative with...
Teak
Romweber Viking Oak Lift Top Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional rustic lift top bar cabinet By Romweber, "Viking Oak" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid oak, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
Aarhus Rådhus Cabinet, 1941, by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
HANS J WEGNER, a bar cabinet executed by cabinetmaker Axel I Sørensen, for the Mayor's office, Aarhus Rådhus, 1941. Walnut cabinet with locking tambour doors with handles of cast bra...
Brass
AT 34 "Cubebar" by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 34 - Rare cube-shaped bar cabinet made of solid and veneered oak, mounted on round steel legs. Interior with storage room. Designed in 1956. Hans J. Wegner / Andreas Tuck
Oak
AT34 Barcube by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AT 34 - rare cube-shaped bar cabinet made of solid and veneered oak, mounted on round steel legs. Interior with storage room. Designed in 1956. Hans J. Wegner / Andreas Tuck.
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Cubic Bar Cabinet Table by Andreas Tuck, 1956
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bar cabinet, model 8034, from 1956 by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner made by Andreas Tuck Denmark. This rare piece of furniture is expertly crafted, full in beautiful visible doveta...
Steel
Hans Wegner Cube Bar for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Hans Wegner teak cube bar crafted by Andreas Tuck, 1960s. Hinged top and single drawer with exposed dovetail construction raised on chrome plate steel legs. In very good condition.
Teak
Hans Wegner Teak Cube Bar
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A solid teak cube bar cabinet model 8034 designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, with dovetail joinery, on satin chromed cylinder legs.
Hans Wegner Cube Bar for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A solid teak cube bar cabinet with dovetail joinery, on satin chromed cylinder feet. Designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by cabinet maker Andreas Tuck, model 8034.
Teak
Hans Wegner Cube Bar
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare and great design by Hans Wegner. Bar features one drawer and a hinged top concealing storage. Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to underside.
Chrome, Steel
Unique Bar Storage Cubby by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and rare cubby storage unit designed by Hans Wegner. The Cubby could be wonderfully used as a low bar cabinet. The top hinges open to tr...
Teak
Hans Wegner Cube Bar For Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A solid teak cube bar cabinet with dovetail joinery, on satin chromed cylinder feet. Designed by Hans Wegner cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck. Minor wear to wood and some pitting to legs.
Chrome, Steel