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 Bar Cart in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful design and well matched materials make this piece a good fit in a modern home. It consists of a solid teak top board, resting on an oak frame. Condition: The table top has...
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Bar Cart by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Mid-century bar cart / serving trolley, model AT-45, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s. The trolley features a solid oak frame with removable teak tray top...
Oak
$24,000 / item
Fruit Bowl by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1956
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The very rare, original, JH-586 'The Fruit Bowl' (side table) is a nicely proportioned lathe turned teak shallow bowl that rests on an architectural three legged Stand of chromed ste...
Steel, Chrome
Italian Design Mid-Century Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare 1950s Italian desgin serving bar cart. Made of beech wood equipped with two glass shelves and brass wheels for convenient movement. Perfect for serving drinks to your guests. Vi...
Glass, Beech
$1,601
H 3.15 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Fine 19th Century Papier-Mâché Tray by Jennings & Bettridge, London Royal Makers
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb large hand painted papier-mâché shaped tray impressed to verso by the Royal Makers Jennens & Bettridge, London. English, circa 1830. Beautifully hand painted and gilt ...
Gold Leaf
Campo e Graffi Bar Cart w/ Removable Tray in Teak and Brass, Italy 1960s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous triangular shaped serving bar cart with removable top tray in a beautiful combination of teak wood, brass, hand-woven wicker and white laminate. This incredibly unique and e...
Brass
Hans Wegner Oak Bar Trolley for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1959
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 75 × 45 × 60 cm (29.5" × 17.7" × 23.6") Width × Depth × Height Elegant bar trolley designed in 1959 by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Andreas Tuck, Denmark. ...
Oak
$2,588
H 23.63 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Modern Tray Table by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage tray table / serving trolley by Hans J. Wegner in solid teak & oakwood. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in the 1960s. The table top can be removed and used as ...
Oak, Teak
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.84 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Hans Wegner oak side / coffee table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Danish oak side table designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Beautifully made oak tabletop with lower magazin...
Wood, Oak
$1,153
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Italian Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley with Teak Trays, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Classic serving cart, bar or trolley from the Italian mid-century, 1970s of great quality. The base of the trolley is made of black metal with two beautiful teak wood veneer shelves....
Metal
$2,118
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Oak Designed by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning serving trolley designed by the legendary Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck in 1959. Crafted from solid oak, this piece exudes both beauty and functionality. Despite its age, i...
Oak
$5,500
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
"AT-312" Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oak and teak “AT-312” dining table was designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s and its title of ‘iconic’ is well deserved. Created by a designer who is credited as one of the main ...
Teak
Route Brown Bar Cart
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Impress guests with this charming and functional bar cart that perfectly displays your favorite drinks and glassware during formal dinners and parties. Supported by a slender metal frame with a bronze painted finish, the two oval shelves...
Wood
$64,000
H 28.55 in W 76.78 in D 36.23 in
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953 Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...
Metal
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
H 23.75 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Expanding Bar or Cocktail Cart by Poul Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak expanding bar or cocktail cart by Poul Hundevad. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Metal
Sold
H 24.02 in W 25.4 in D 22.45 in
Sewing Table With Shelf Model AT-33 In Soap-Treated Oak By Hans J. Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Sewing table, model AT-33, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in the 1950s. The table is made of soap-treated oak and equipped with a practical shelf. The tablet...
Oak
Wegner bar cart / serving table, teak. PP møbler, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner service cart of partly solid teak. Mounted on brass wheels. Made by PP møbler.
Brass
Danish Modern Hans Wegner Oak Serving Cart
By Hans J. Wegner, P.P. Møbler 1
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A minimal design by Danish Architect Hans J. Wegner. Lacquered oak with silver castors. A design produced by PP Mobler. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral pa...
Oak
Wegner bar cart / serving table, teak. Andreas Tuck, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner service cart of partly solid teak. Mounted on brass wheels. Made by Andreas Tuck.
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner Serving Cart or Trolley in Oak by Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful serving cart from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark. Made at cabinetmaker Andreas Tucks workshop in Odense. The table is made from solid oak and iron castors. All parts ...
Oak
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H 24.81 in W 28.75 in D 18.9 in
1960s Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Serving Trolley Bar, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Labeled by manufacturer.
Teak
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H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 18.9 in
Trolley Table of Soap Treated Oak Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Lejre, DK
Trolley table of soap treated oak designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Andreas Tuck in the 1960s. The table is in great vintage condition.
Oak
Bar Cart by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Long Island City, NY
Andreas Tuck was a Danish cabinetmaker primarily active in the 1950s and 1960s, and Hans Wegner was their chief designer. Together, they produced a range of tables that embody a Mini...
Oak
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H 14 in W 30.5 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner Bar, Serving Cart, Removable Tray, Made in Denmark Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hans Wegner bar, serving cart, removable tray, made in Denmark Andreas Tuck, Hans. Signed. All original condition. The tray top is removable and is finished on both sides.
Teak
Hans Wegner Tray Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Side table or serving table with removable and mountable tray. Solid teak top, tray, and shelf with solid oak framing. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, circa ...
Oak, Teak
Danish Flip-Top Tray Table by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Peabody, MA
Original period occasional table with removable tray designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa early 1970s. Double sided black or white laminate surface, ringed in oak, with a wenge ...
Chrome
Hans J. Wegner At-33 Table
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner sewing table in teak with two drop-leaves, front drawer and a woven cane basket. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1950, manufactured a...
Teak