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 J. Wegner Oak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern bedside tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made in oakwood by original maker Ry Møbler, Denmark. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the min...
Oak
Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being...
Metal
Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture side table with shelf mid century teak walnut USA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
RARE production piece from Baker Furniture. Wegner designed for the company in the 1950s in order to gain an international / American presence.
Wood
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Model AT33 Drop-Leaf Sewing Table in Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Danish solid teak sewing or side table (model AT33) designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured Andreas Tuck. Crafted with two drop leaves that...
Teak
Bedside Table/ Nightstand, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Pair of nightstands/bedside tables Period: 1960s Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia/Yugoslavia Material: wood, plywood, furnished Style: midcentury, classic italian Condition: Ve...
Hardwood
Danish mid-century Teak Bedside Table nightstand, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This small teak bedside table has a simple design and a single drawer. It’s a good size for rooms with low beds or floor-level setups. The drawer works well and provides convenient s...
Teak
$10,000 / set
H 22.45 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Midcentury Nightstands in Rosewood by Niels Clausen, 1960s
By Niels Clausen, Niels Clausen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in rosewood designed and made by Niels Clausen furniture in Denmark. Great condition.
Rosewood
$1,580
H 18.71 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Hans J. Wegner Nightstand Model 430, Oak, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ebberup, DK
Hans J. Wegner iconic design nightstand model 430 in oak wood. This is a classic mid century modern piece of design furniture by one of Denmark’s most noteable creators of both beau...
Wood, Oak
$2,870 / set
H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 19.69 in
Bed Side Tables Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1960s, White Lacquer
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare pair white nightstands by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, 1960s. Bertil Fridhagen. Sweden (1905-1993). Bertil Fridhagen worked as a carpent...
Wood, Lacquer
$3,000 / set
H 20 in W 16 in D 14 in
Pair of Mid century danish modern oak nightstands by Hans Wegner by Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century danish modern oak nightstands by Hans Wegner by Getama. Floating oak nightstands with glass inserts to top. Made in Denmark. Stamped Getama on bottom. Located in ...
Glass, Oak
Finn Juhl Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful table by Danish master Finn Juhl features solid walnut legs and raised lip that surrounds a delta-shaped top of sycamore. Designed during the peak of his creativity, t...
Sycamore, Walnut
Baker Vintage Round Walnut Side Tables, a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Baker Vintage Two Tier Flame Walnut Side Tables or Gueridon Tables With Elegant Reeded Legs Finished With Brass Detailing. Beautiful flame walnut patterning shown in images ...
Brass
$7,959 / set
H 20.48 in W 22.84 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Handcrafted Walnut Night Stands, Bedside Tables by SUM Furniture
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A pair of completely handcrafted walnut nightstands or end tables. Constructed from finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed jointed drawer carcass in English oak or a...
Oak, Walnut
$1,853 / set
H 12.21 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Danish Wall-Mounted Teak Bedside Tables from the 1960s, Ølholm Møbelfabrik
By Sigfred Omann
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Danish Wall-Mounted Teak Bedside Tables from the 1960s – Ølholm Møbelfabrik These elegant Danish mid-century modern bedside tables were crafted in the 1960s by Ølholm Møbelf...
Teak
$4,400 / set
H 23 in W 24 in D 17 in
Pair Two Drawers Walnut Mid-Century Modern End Side Night Stands Tables Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair two drawers walnut Mid-Century Modern end side night stands tables mint!
Walnut
Hans Wegner Set of Teak Nesting Tables for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner Set of three teak nesting tables. Ideal size, tables slide together easily and take up very little room but when needed you can slide out second and third table. Tops ha...
Teak
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H 19 in W 20.5 in D 13.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Teak Nesting Tables Set "At-40" for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Culver City, CA
Designed by Hans J. Wegner, these AP-40 iconic teak nesting tables are sleek, Minimalist and modernism at its finest. constructed of solid teak, these nesting tables all fit perfectly into grooves in their mates, so once stacked, they can easily be picked up and moved without falling out, or fanned out perfectly to accommodate your cocktail, book and a snack. These gorgeous tables are in vintage, original condition with almost no signs of wear, and feature an incredibly beautiful grain pattern, not usually found on these nesting tables. This set is gorgeous and when we found them, they were placed alongside an original Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and a Finn Juhl France chair, and not only did they hold their own, they really completed the tableau.
Teak
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H 19 in W 20.5 in D 13.25 in
Danish Modern Set of Teak Nesting Tables by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of three nesting tables in teak designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark circa 1960's. This set features contrasting beech edge banding and supporting...
Oak, Teak, Beech
Hans Wegner Teak Nesting Tables Model AT-40 Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish modern teak nesting tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. They have been cleaned and Danish oiled with age appropriate wear and nice patina. ...
Teak
Teak Occasional Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak occasional or side table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark c.1950s. Round teak table top site atop three splay legs. Marked on underside [Fabrikat: Andreas Tuck - A...
Teak
Hans Wegner Flip Top Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner flip top collapsable coffee or side table designed for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Made from solid teak boards with a sculpted edge on an white oak base, stamped.
Oak, Teak
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H 18.51 in W 18.9 in L 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner Teak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern bedside tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the minimalistic ...
Teak
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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 13 in
Two Danish 1960s Floating Bedside Nightstands in Oak and Glass by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of Minimalist Danish 1960s floating nightstands in oak and black glass by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. These beautifully understated nightstands can be affixed to a Hans Wegner ...
Glass, Oak
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H 18.51 in W 18.9 in L 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner Teak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Danish modern bedside tables from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the minimalistic ...
Teak
Hans Wegner Teak and Oak Danish Nesting Side Tables
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Wegner Danish teak and oak nesting tables finely restored and in excellent condition. Stamped.
Oak, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Sewing Side Tables
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Tables feature drawers with knob pulls and storage baskets, two 10-inch drop-leaves; they measures forty-seven inches when fully extended. Stained oak, cane Signed with branded manu...
Brass
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H 18.5 in W 18.75 in L 18.5 in
Mid-Century Rustic Fjord Farmhouse Nightstand Bedside Tables Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of teak and oak bedside table with cubby and single drawer designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler, Denmark. Cubby height is 3.85 inches.
Oak, Teak
Danish Hans Wegner Teak Sewing Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Danish sewing table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck. This piece is constructed of solid teak and oak and features an extendabl...
Oak, Teak, Wicker