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
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
Hans Wegner JH-713 Armchair in Oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner, JH-713 Armchair, 1957
The JH-713 chair is from Danish master Hans Wegner’s golden collaboration period in the 1950s with master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Intende...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pare of Rare Side Chairs in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of side chairs model no. JH504 in patinated pine and cane. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for Johannes Hansen in 1950. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-813 Black Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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
$4,179 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1950s Hans J. Wegner Chest of Drawers
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A meticulously crafted cabinet known as a 'Telephone Table' made from teak, featuring a black laminated top, oak dowel legs with elegant steel recessed pulls.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Hans J. Wegner Jh-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
Oak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair of generous scale having a solid oak frame and retaining the original orange wool upholstery.
Two available.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$11,500 / item
1960s Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH505 Cow Horn Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
1960s Wegner Armchair in Patinated Oak and Leather by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
Collectible Design: Hans Wegner JH 516 Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
J. Hansen 'Minimal' Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, c.1965
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
1960s Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen #957 Armless Side Chair in Teak w/ Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a #957 Armless Side Chair, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen in 1955. This example dates to the 1960s and was produced in Denmark. The design features a t...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
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Teak, Leather
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
Solid Top Dining Table 39" by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular dining table with a teak top concealing steel and brass pullouts and an innovative hidden leaf storage on a fumed oak base with splayed, tapered dowel legs. Two leaves ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tambour Front Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple storage cabinet in white oak having a finely slatted tambour front that conceals adjustable shelves and file storage.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
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
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Armchair in teak with seat and back upholstered with vegetable-tanned leather. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Low cocktail/coffee table Teak & Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Oak and Leather Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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 Hans J. Wegner JH515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner armchairs in oak and cane. Model JH-515. Executed by Johannes Hansen.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$24,000 / item
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$7,200 / item
Table with Tray by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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
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 Six Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
A Set of Four Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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
Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH-515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515. A pair of oak armchairs. Seat and back upholstered with brown felted wool. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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
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
$9,601 / set
1970s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Denmark Tambour Oak Cabinet Storage System
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
Glass and Steel Low Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare low table with two simple continuous brushed stainless steel band legs supporting a clear glass top.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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