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.
Dining Room Set with Borge Mogensen Table and Eight CH24 Chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen, Børge Mogensen
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
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
$22,765Sale 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
Dining Table by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dining table by Hans J Wegner A “China” dining table, Model PP-76 by Hans Wegner in mahogany for Johannes Hansen Mobelfabrik. Originally designed in 1947, this example was made by P...
Mahogany
$5,098 / 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
$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
$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
Dining Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 103 - 'Øresund' addition table in teak. Designed in 1961. Two leaves of 56 cm. Measure: L. 182 cm. Børge Mogensen / Karl Andersson & Son.
Teak
$4,359Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Sawbuck or AT 303 dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Sawbuck’ or ‘AT 303’ dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950’s. This cross-legged dining table features a top made out of teak, a frame made out of ...
Chrome
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
Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Dining Table, Model AT-304
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck drop-leaf dining table, model AT-304, in perfect condition. Denmark, circa 1960. Teak, oak, and brass. Branded maker's marks 'Fabrikat Andr. Tu...
Brass
$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 Wegner Teak At-33 Sewing Table
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern AT-33 sewing table, designed by Hans J. Wegner design for Andreas Tuck. A marvelous example of craftsmanship, this sewing table features drop leaves, a beautiful wicker...
Teak
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
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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 Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
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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 Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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 Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
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H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Hans J. Wegner Teak Extendable Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, 1950 Denmark
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured for Andreas Tuck in 1950s period, Denmark. Made of teak wood with beautiful patina. Has two extra...
Teak
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Set For Fritz Hansen in Teak
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Littleton, CO
Hans Wegner's "Heart" dining table and 6 chairs for Fritz Hansen. Denmark, early 1950s. Magnificently refinished and restored in mid-2022, this is the most striking and handsome e...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Hans Wegner Beech & Teak Heart Dining Set For Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
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 ...
Beech, Teak