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Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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
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 Armchairs

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Oak

Midcentury "the Chair" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautifully designed and crafted teak and rattan “The Chair” armchair by Hans J. Wegner. “The Chair” was designed in 1949 and became a huge success upon its launch. The model was im...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Rattan, Teak

Hans J Wegner, the Chair/Round Chair, Design 1949, for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, the chair or round chair, model JH503, designed 1949, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Denmark Teak frame with curved back, upholstered black leather seat Stampe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Expertly Restored -Hans Wegner "Round" Teak & Cane Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Cane, Wood, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid oak. The c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, 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 Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1947
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Peacock chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1947 Aldo known as PP550. Early 1960's production. Branded manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Papercord, Ash, Teak

Pair of Chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare pair of chair Model JH501 by Hans J Wegner, designed in 1949 and manufactured by Johannes Hansen in Denmark. This pair has wear and tear to the frame and rattan (please see ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Rattan, Teak

The Chair, Model JH503, Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This is a teak and leather chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. The model JH 503 is known as "The Chair" or "The Round Chair" and is a collector's item ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Hans J. Wegner model JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen, designed in 1947, produced circa 1960, Denmark. Stamped by maker. Outstanding original condition with no splits or repa...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Papercord, Ash, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-813 Black Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
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 Armchairs

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Leather

8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid Walnut construction. Stamped with the maker's mark. C...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
“Peacock Chair”. Easy chair with ash frame and teak armrests. Seat with woven paper cord. Model JH 550. Designed 1947. This example made approx. 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Ash

Hans Wegner Round Chair of Oak and Patinated Cognac Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
This chair is a excellent vintage example of Wegner's round chair made of oak. The label places it as made before 1970. The leather on the seat shows some peeling, wear and tear ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

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 Armchairs

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Leather, Abalone, Teak

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 green fabric. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Midcentury "JH 507" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “JH 507” armchair by Hans J. Wegner, made with an oak frame and natural leather seat and back.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rare pair of Danish modern Teak chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen circa 1954. The chairs are upholstered with ori...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Classic Hans Wegner Round Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, sophisticated and architectural, wraparound armchair in solid rosewood, designed by Hans Wegner made by Johannes Hansen The chair has a solid rosewood frame, drop in upholstered seat, and wrapped cane backrest. The frame looks like it has a later, but not new, clear lacquered overcoat, the fabric seat shows cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Measures: Total H 29.5 x arm H 27.5 x seat H 17 inches. Know as the Round Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Oak, Rattan

5 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 11 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Occasional Armchair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak occasional armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen. Teak frame with blue wool upholstery. Professional, skilled furniture restoratio...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Wool, Teak

'The Chair' a Teak Round Chair with a Caned Seat by Hans J. Wegner
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 Armchairs

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Teak, Cane

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by famed Danish architect and furniture designer Hans Wegner in 1949. The patinated Danish oak frames have been careful...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Oak, Velvet

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 Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare teak armchair / lounge chair retaining the original oxhide black leather seat and back upholstery. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and crafted by Johannes Hansen circa 1950s i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Known simply as "The Chair," this iconic armchair was designed by famed Danish architect and furniture designer Hans Wegner in 1949. The patinated Danish oak frames have been careful...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Armchair for Magasin Du Nord
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner armchair frame of oak and armrests of teak. Seat and back new upholstered with black aniline leather. Made by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s for Magasin Du Nords...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Oak, Teak

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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-501 Chair, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner JH-501 "The Chair", 1949. Wegner's most iconic design. This example with teak frame and original woven rattan seat. Minor breaks in cane which do not affect use....
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Rattan, Teak

Rare Set of Hans J. Wegner Armchairs from Magasin du Nord
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
This design was custom-ordered for the interior of Magasin du Nord's department store in the 1950s. Few examples were produced and used in the retailer's shoe department. This set of chairs comes from this collection. They were custom made by Johannes Hansen circa 1951 and are similar to model JH...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Teak

Pair of Heavily Patinated Hans Wegner Leather Armchairs JH-513 Chairs Rare Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in as found condition, from an old Pennsylvania architecture office. Heavy wear to each of the original black leather seats cushions, both with rips and tears, and drying f...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Oak, Cane

Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH-515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
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 Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Mahogany Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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 Armchairs

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Wool, Mahogany

Armchair by Hans Wegner
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 Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

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 Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Teak and Cane Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak armchair retaining the original cane seat and back.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

Teak Conference Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted and elegant armchair devoid of extraneous detailing, having an exposed solid teak frame and a gently curved seat and back in leather upholstery.       
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Teak, Leather

Set of Six Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & 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 Armchairs

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Oak

Set of Four Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & 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 Armchairs

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Oak

Hans Wegner "Round" Walnut & Leather Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Top-Grain Leather ‘Round’ chair designed by Danish craftsman, Hans J. Wegner, for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark circa 1940’s. Internationally known as “The Chair,” Wegn...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Teak Round Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these are expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Teak

Hans Wegner Classic Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid teak early Hans Wegner 501 armchair with cane back leather seat instead cane impressed mark on the stretcher.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner, Eight Armchairs JH513
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of eight Hans Wegner JH513 armchairs in solid mahogany and leather. Executed by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. Each chair sign...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner JH-713 conference chair, 1957 Wegner’s iconic armchair. This early example with patinated oak frame and cognac brown leather seat. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Den...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Johannes Hansen Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Johannes Hansen armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Johannes Hansen armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint, and Niels Otto Møller. Prices for Johannes Hansen armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,211 and can go as high as $58,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,900.

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