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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Hans Wegner, dining set mod. Heart, prod Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rivoli, IT
Famous Heart model dining set designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This set is considered one of the most ingenious space-saving solut...
Wood
Dining Room Set with Borge Mogensen Table and Eight CH24 Chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A living room set composed of an oval-shaped oak gateleg table with metal details, designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Soner, as well as a set of eight wishbo...
Metal
$22,565Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hans J Wegner Dining Room Set 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs & AT 310 Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite Complete Dining Room Set, featuring 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, and a vintage AT 3...
Leather, Wood
FH4602 'Heart' Suite by Hans J Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful classic Wegner dining suite consisting of six 'Heart' three legged chairs and matching table. The whole suite bought together in 1964 and have been together ever since. W...
Beech, Teak
$4,321 / set
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 55.12 in
Dining Set Leonardo Fiori, Teak Wood and Metal, Prod I.S.A., Italy, 1950
By Leonardo Fiori, I.S.A. Italy
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning dining set by Leomardo Fiori in teak wood and metal, pro ISA Italy 1950, composed by Measures: 1 table: 140 x 75 cm H 73 cm 6 chairs: 42 x 48 x 84 cm.
Metal
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Lovely Dining Set, Four Chairs and a Dining Room Table
Located in New York, NY
This set includes a dining room table that includes an attachment. The table is approximately 53 inches long, but the extension adds 16 inches, making it nearly 70 inches in length. ...
Wood
$5,053 / set
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Foldable/Expandable Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
This foldable coffee table can be expanded to twice its length (from 21.6" to 43.2") and is designed by Børge Mogensen (1914-72). It is manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner based in Huskvarna, Sweden. It was originally designed around 1964 and this example is probably made at the end of the 60's. The table is made from beach wood and has a beautiful table top veneer inlay made from Masur Birch (with a very distinct birdseye pattern) and fitted clasps in brass. Beside his collaborations with Frederica Furnitures and other Danish manufacturers, Børge Mortensen...
Birch
$7,000
H 28.5 in W 89.88 in D 33.88 in
Hans J. Wegner Drop-Leaf Dining Table Model AT-309, Beautifully Restored
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Danish modern Hans Wegner model AT-309 teak and oak drop leaf dining table. Beautifully restored top and X-legs with great original patina to the brass. Stamped with makers m...
$4,600
H 28.55 in Dm 51.19 in
Børge Mogensen, "Øresund" Dining Table in Oak & Brass, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Mid-Century Scandinavian dining table designed by Danish Børge Mogensen and crafted by Karl Andersson & Söner, model “Øresund” — an iconic piece that marries timeless des...
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Teak At-33 Sewing Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sewing table, model AT-33 in solid teak. Features drop leaves, a wicker basket for knitting’s, and a drawer with spindles and divisions for thread and other supplies. Designed by Ha...
Cane, Teak
$4,056
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Teak Dining Table AT-312 by Hans J. Wegner for Andres Tuck, 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Iconic AT-312 dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andres Tuck in the 1950s. Crafted in teak, the table features practical extension leaves for additional seating....
Teak
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
Oak, Teak
$5,800Sale Price|31% Off
H 28.5 in W 62.75 in D 37.5 in
P. Lauritsen & Søn Danish Teak Extension Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table Model no. BM 60 in teak designed by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, c. 1958. This ...
Oak, Teak
$7,081
H 28.75 in Dm 41.34 in
Dining Set by Hans Olsen, 4 Chairs, Round Extendable Table, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This great dining set was most probably designed by Hans Olsen in 1952 for Frem Røjle or designed in his style around 1950s, could have been also produced by some other manufacture. ...
Beech, Leather
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H 28.94 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Hans J. Wegner Rare Set of 6 Armchairs ‘PP62’ with German Round Marble Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Peter Draenert
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set of Hans J. Wegner 6 Armchairs ‘PP62’ and German marble table Peter Draenert, architectural round dining table, marble, Germany, 1...
Carrara Marble
Hans J. Wegner Dining Set with Six Heart Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, set of 6 heart chairs FH4103, beech and teak, Denmark, 1953. This dining set, consisting of a round dining table and six dining chairs, is designe...
Beech, Teak
Hans Wegner Dining Set with Heart Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Six heart chairs by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1953 (original design), 1960s execution. These armchairs by Hans Wegner are designed to sit flush against a table. The chairs have only t...
Oak, Teak
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H 28.94 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Hans J. Wegner For Fritz Hansen Vintage Table & Six 'Heart' Chairs Model Fh4103
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwich, GB
Danish mid century set of six teak and beech stackable heart tripod dining chairs and matching tripod circular dining table. Design by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Circa 1955. Maker...
Beech, Teak
Original 'Heart' Dining Set by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Original ‘Heart’ dining set designed by the godfather of Danish design, Hans J. Wegner in 1952. It consists of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'Heart' chairs (FH4103). The...
Oak, Teak
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H 27.56 in Dm 47.25 in
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
A rare and timeless dining set designed by the legendary Hans J. Wegner and Produced by Fritz Hansen circa 1950s. Known for his masterful craftsmanship and pioneering designs, this s...
Teak
Sold
H 19 in W 21 in D 19 in
Heart Dining Table and Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Wegner "Heart" for Fritz Hansen Oak and Teak Heart Dining table and set of 5 chairs in olive green leather. These chairs are supremely comfortable with a unique three legged des...
Leather, Oak, Teak
Heart Dining set By Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs and a wooden table. Table dimensions :H: 71 cm Diameter: 120 cm Chair dimensions: H: 74cm W: 54cm D: 46cm. Seat height 43cm. Wear due to time and age.
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Heart Dining Set by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very hard to find compact dining set designed in the early 50’s by Hans Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The set of six Beech and Teak chairs sit flush beneath the ...
Beech, Teak
Dining Set by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs and a table with extension. Dimensions open table: length 156cm. Dimensions chairs: H 72cm, W 49cm, D 43cm. Seat height 43cm. Stamped under each unit. Wear due t...
Wood, Suede
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Dining Set with Heart Chairs, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Six heart chairs with a matching table by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1953 This set is the FH 4103 model and with its unique design, is a wonderful example of early Danish Modernism. The chairs feature oak frames and teak seats. They are designed to sit flush against a table. The chairs have only three legs, so they can be shoved all the way around a table. This way, six people can sit in a small apartment...
Teak
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Signed Teak Heart Dining Room Set Table & 6 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare Hans Wegner "Heart" teak dining room set that features the complete set - a round dining table and six chairs with maker's marks under each as shown. The table dimensions are ab...
Teak