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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Hans Wegner, Slated Bench, Teak, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A solid teak bench designed by Hans Wegner and produced by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen. It includes makers metal plaque to underside of bench. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12"H x ...
Brass
Vintage 1960s Hans Wegner 6-Leg Long Slatted Teak Xl Bench Danish Midcentury
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the largest Model JH-574 Bench. In the original finish. Showing wear from use. All joinery is tight, and this bench is ready to use. Also has a nice neat full burnished label...
Teak
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A midcentury solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs. Designed by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen in Denmark, 1950s.
Teak
Hans Wegner, Oak Slatted Bench, model JH-574, Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner Slatted Bench, model JH-574 in solid oak stamped to underside Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark 120cm wide, 43cm deep, 31cm high Provenance: previously in the Col...
Oak
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
Teak
Rare Low cocktail/coffee table Teak & Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular solid teak top and oak base low table/bench/coffee table with a basin-edged top.
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak. Label below.
Cane, Oak
$8,916
H 28.94 in W 22.64 in D 17.33 in
Hans Wegner, Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn chair, model JH 505 designed by Wegner in 1952 and made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s teak frame with curved 'cow horn' ends to the back rail and inlaid ...
Leather, Teak
$41,542 / set
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Wenge, steel, and leather. Set of six. Measurements: H: 81 cm/ 31 3/4'' W: 52 cm/ 20 1/2'' D: 42 cm/ 16 1...
Steel
$22,676 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Cane, Teak
$14,895
H 31 in W 67 in D 31 in
Expertly Restored - Early Hans J. Wegner JH-555 Sofa for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early Hans J. Wegner settee for Johannes Hansen carries the kind of quiet authority that only true cabinetmaker-led Danish design can deliver—refined in line, deeply considered ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
Teak
Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1981
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare desk designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Johannes Hansen Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. The generous tabletop is supported by an elegantly constructed plywood frame. The ...
Stainless Steel
$42,000
H 12.8 in W 118.12 in D 26.58 in
Slatted Bench in Solid Rosewood by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bench was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA. in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece in solid Rosewood, with slats rhythmically positioned supported by three feet with the characteristic shape used by the company in many pieces. Ideal for indoor uses, this bench offers statement seating in any space. Architects Jorge Jabour Mauad...
Rosewood
$51,995 / set
H 30.25 in W 24.75 in D 20.5 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Danish Teak The Chair - Set of 8
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Danish Teak The Chair - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 20.5 deep x 30.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm heig...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish teak bench by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Torino, IT
This bench designed by Aksel Kjersgaard in the 1960s interprets Danish Mid-Century design through an extremely essential construction, where the relationship between structure, propo...
Teak
$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 Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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
$1,614
H 19.3 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Square oak coffee table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ECHT, NL
Original square coffee table. Designed by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck Denmark. Made from solid oak. Very good condition.
Oak
$1,997Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Hans Wegner AT-15 Solid Teak and Oak Coffee Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Balen, BE
Minimalistic and elegant, oiled teak and oak coffee table by Hans J. Wegner, Model AT15 produced by Andreas Tuck. The materials used in this coffee table are solid teak and oak wood...
Brass
Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1947
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Peacock chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1947 Also known as PP550. Early 1960's production. Original cord seat. Branded manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Johannes Hansen Cope...
Papercord, Ash, Teak
$4,215Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-813 Black Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rochester, England
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 ...
Leather
Sold
H 12.6 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, Bar Bench in Teak, model JH589 designed 1953, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed in 1953 by Wegner for use in his own entrance hall, the B...
Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Slatted Teak Bench
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH-574 slat bench, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. The hand of the cabinetmaker echoes within this most simple design. Constructed from solid teak, this robust ...
Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Teak "JH 555" Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1950s.
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing sofa by Hans J. Wegner, model “JH 555”. Made from teak with linen upholstery. Clean lines with a striking silhouette and decorative wooden elements. Cas...
Linen, Teak
Hans Wegner Slatted Bench for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Bench in solid dark teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1958. Model JH-574 executed by Johannes Hansen. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960s. Signed to underside.
Teak
Hans J Wegner Teak Slatted Table (Bench) JH589
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a Danish modern original old growth teak slat bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Condition is excellent. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integr...
Teak
Oak and Cane Bench by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handmade oak bench / stool with integral handles, through-tenon tapered dowel legs, and the original caned seat.
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner Teak and Cane Stool for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hans Wegner teak and cane stool for Johannes Hansen.
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Bar Bench by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This classic Hans Wegner bar bench in ash is a standout piece that can function as a bench, or as a coffee table.
Ash
Sold
H 13.78 in W 55.12 in D 20.08 in
Rare Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1953 Teak Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare bench designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1953. The bench is in an excellent condition with great patinated teakwood. Marked with the old l...
Teak
Minimalistic Hans J. Wegner Table or Bench for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful minimalistic bench or coffee table with original patinated oak frame and reversible top of solid teak. Executed and burn marked by cab...
Oak, Teak
Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat and tapered legs.
Teak
Solid Teak Slatted Bench by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid teak bench with a slatted seat over six (6) tapered legs.
Teak