Johannes Hansen Furniture
Danish master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen is best known for a celebrated partnership with legendary Scandinavian modernist designer Hans Wegner that lasted half a century. The sophisticated and sculptural chairs, tables and cabinets that Wegner designed and Hansen built earned Wegner worldwide acclaim, and brought meaningful business opportunities to Hansen and his modest workshop.
Hansen was born in 1886 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in his early years, opening a workshop and showroom in Copenhagen. In 1927, he helped establish the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition. Later, at the age of 55, Hansen began working with Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner, then only 26. With Wegner creating and Hansen executing on his partner’s complex designs, they developed furniture to sell in Hansen's showroom. A business relationship of this type was common in 20th-century Danish furniture making, and Hansen and Wegner enjoyed a prolific and renowned collaboration.
Wegner’s career began in cabinetry before he transitioned to furniture design in the 1940s. He is among the most celebrated figures for collectors of mid-century modern and Scandinavian works of the era. One of the first well-known entries for the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibitions authored by Wegner and built by Hansen was the 1942 Lattice chair, a red Cuban mahogany dining room chair with an upholstered leather seat. The Peacock chair, an iconic design that followed in 1947, was the pair's take on a traditional English Windsor chair. It featured flattened spindles along the back resembling the feathers of a peacock tail — it wasn’t exactly an emblem of the pared-back functionality prioritized by Kaare Klint, Wegner’s former instructor at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
Wegner would go on to design nearly 500 chairs over the course of his life — among them are the Wishbone chair, the Papa Bear chair and the Round chair. The latter, which is often simply called “The Chair,” was manufactured by Hansen and made its debut at the Guild Exhibition in 1949. It was declared “the most beautiful chair in the world” by Interiors magazine a year later, and a pair of the iconic seats appeared on the first nationally televised presidential debate in the United States in 1960.
After Hansen died in 1961, his son, Poul Hansen, took over the business and continued working with Wegner. The company closed in the 1990s, but today, Hansen and Wegner's collaborative legacy endures in collections around the world.
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Creator: Johannes Hansen
Midcentury Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Peacock chair designed by Hans J Wegner for master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Made in Denmark in the mid-1950s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
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Ash, Teak
Johannes Hansen for Knabstrup, Large Ceramic Figure of a Boy
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large ceramic figurine.
Designed by Johannes Hansen (1903-1995) and manufactured by Knabstrup ceramic factory in Denmark.
Boy playing harmonica.
The figurine are made of dark cham...
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1930s Danish Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Solid Oak Coffee Table by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Hans Wegner
Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen
Era: 1960s
Materials: Oak
Measurements: 67" wide x 23.5" deep x 19.5" tall
Condition: In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
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Oak
Hans Wegner JH-515 Black Leather Teak Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage easy chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. Rare lounge chair model JH-515. Genuine, soft, black leather in excellent condition. The sple...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
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Teak, Leather
Large Løvemose Organic Modern Stoneware Wavy Relief Table Lamp, 1960s
By Løvemose, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large softly curved Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware table lamp by Løvemose. Manufactured by the couple Johannes and Marie Hansen on the small island of Langeland in the 1960s. Be...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Hans J. Wegner Jh-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515 oak armchair. Seat and back upholstered with canvas. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1960s Wegner Armchair in Patinated Oak and Leather by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Hans J. Wegner armchair model 713 in tanned patinated oak and leather made by Johannes Hansen.
The chair is evidence of suprime design...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner JH-507 Armchair in Teak and Leather
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a very rare teak armchair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen in 1950. The JH-507 in teak and leather was only produced in limited quantities and is a hard piece to find. The chair boasts the original leather on its seat back, and it appears that the upholstery on the seat itself has been recovered in the last few decades. Some age-related wear is visible in the seat back upholstery (see photos for details) while the seat cushion leather is in wonderful condition. In addition to being a collectible item designed by an iconic name in mid-century modern furniture, this Hans Wegner JH...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
48% Off
Large Woman Sculpture Patinated Bronze by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Large cast bronze sculpture by Danish artist Johannes Hansen depicting a young girl lost in thoughts. The sculpture was made in the 1940s at the bronze foundry "L. Rasmussen" in Cope...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chrome & Leather "Airport" Visitor Chairs by Wegner, Denmark, 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original black leather and chromed steel.
"Airport" chairs. Designed By Hans J. Wegner Manufactured By A.P, Stolen Denmark, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather
Johannes Hansen Hans Wegner Danish Modern Teak Tables with Trays
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Mid Century modern rectangular teak tables with hidden slide-out trays designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1960. Each t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Grete Jalk Sofa JH180 Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1955
By Johannes Hansen, Grete Jalk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful small Danish sofa or love seat, model JH180 designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1955. This beautiful shaped...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner / Johannes Hansen Danish Black Laminate and Teak Reversible Coffee T
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century coffee / cocktail table with a circular reversible top with a black laminate surface on one side and a solid teak surface on the reverse, resting on four round tea...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Laminate
Handmade Organic 1950s Earth Toned Stoneware Table Lamp, Lovemose, Denmark
By Løvemose, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft shaped Scandinavian modern stoneware table lamp with large organic leaf like incised relief decorations glazed beautifully in shades of gray, brown, blue, green and anthracite with a slight sheen. Short slender neck with collar. Manufactured in the 1950s by Løvemose Keramik...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
C. 1959 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak and Oak End / Side Table
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rectangular Side or End Table, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark. It features a two-tiered design, having a teak top and bottom shelf, acco...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH505 Cow Horn Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a JH505 Cow Horn Chair, originally designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen in 1952. This particular example was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The chair features a sol...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Steel
JH 507 - Rare armchair in solid teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 507 - Rare armchair in solid teak, upholstered in 'Old America' aniline leather.
Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Armchair model JH507 designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen. In solid hand carved teak, the chair has the original black leather on seat and back.
This design was produced in few units and differs from the less rare JH525...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner oak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
Di...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oak and Leather Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pair of mahogany lounge chairs newly upholstered in dark grey wool savak.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Set of Four Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model JH 513 - Set of four armchairs in solid teak with new textile from Hermés Paris (Ophlaine Carchemire Orage). Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
$9,755 / set
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-813 Black Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner for the 1947 Copenhagen Cabinet Makers Guild Exhibition, the JH-813 chair was initially conceived to be made in wood. It wasn’t until the 1970s ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather
$4,280 Sale Price / set
30% Off
J. Hansen 'Minimal' Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, c.1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A round extension dining table with oak top set on four tubular chrome legs each tipped with a rosewood insert.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak 'Round' chair with masterfully sculpted backrest and arms floating atop tapered dowel legs having a caned seat. This sublime chair became known a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cane
Collectible Design: Hans Wegner JH 516 Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Renens, CH
An original pair of very rare JH516 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen during the 1950s.
A rare opportunity to purchase an investment piece that rarely becomes available on the market.
Materials: Oak, cane
Origination: Denmark, 1950s. Labelled on underside of one chair.
Condition: Very good as per images. Signs of use on the wood, we found a superficial hairline crack on one of the armrests, and one armrest with chipped wood...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
The JH 517 Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back retaining the original yellow wool upholstery.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Table with Tray by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tier Scandinavian Modern end table designed by Hans Wegner with a solid teak top.
Table features built-in shelf and pullout serving tray on oak legs. Crafted by Johannes Hanse...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Peacock Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A fantastic, early pair of Model JH-550 Peacock Chairs by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Wegner first introduced the ‘Peacock’ chair in 1947, drawing influence ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
$16,500 / set
Hans Wegner JH-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner teak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK....
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Abalone, Teak
$5,000 / item
1970s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Denmark Tambour Oak Cabinet Storage System
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare vintage Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen of Denmark oak tambour storage unit/cabinet. This rare cabinet was part of a larger storage system, which allowed for the creation of fabulous modules for storage.
This example carries its original Johannes Hansen label and original key.
The Wood faces...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
1955 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Reversible Top Coffee / Side Table in Oak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen flip top coffee table (or could be used as a large end table). The table appears to be constructed from brown oak, which has pati...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Set of Six Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
A Set of Four Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant side chair with a generous exposed teak frame and a gently curved seat and back wrapped in black leather.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$7,200 / item
Johannes Hansen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Johannes Hansen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Johannes Hansen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Johannes Hansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Nanna Ditzel, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, and Sibast. Prices for Johannes Hansen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $532 and can go as high as $110,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,549.
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