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 Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The Model 512 chair was produced by ma...
Rattan, Oak
Hans Wegner, Lounge Chair, model JH-524, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1958
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner Stringed Deck Chair or Lounge Chair, model JH-524 designed 1958 and this early original example made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark stamped with m...
Metal
Pare of Rare Lounge Chairs in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant Danish modern armchair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Crafted in solid teak and upholstered in a light wool fabric, this chair is a refi...
Wool, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Folding Chair, Oak Frame with Cane, Scandinavian
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1949 by Hans Wegner and produced c.1950s for Johannes Hansen. The cane chair features an oak frame with the original cane. The seat of the chair sits at a slant offering ...
Cane, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
This classic folding chair in oak and cane was one of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes...
Rattan, Oak
Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing “JH512” folding lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with rattan back and seat. Elegant handles for easily moving the chair around.
Oak, Rattan
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...
Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner Model 'AP34' Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Coronado, CA
A petite, sleek pair of loungers designed by Hans Wegner and produced in Denmark by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s. New top grain, cognac leather. Steel legs. Signed. Very good vintag...
Steel
Oxhide Teak Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
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...
Leather, Teak
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.
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of Lounge Chairs Model JH 812in Patinated Leather by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH113 Armchairs in Leather and Steel for Johannes Hansen Rare pair of JH 812 armchairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Des...
Steel
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Peacock Chair made in Denmark, 1947 Ash frame with Teak arms and grass cord seatBranded manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Johannes Hansen Copenhage...
Rush, Ash, Teak
JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair in patinated oak with seat and back in partly original wicker. Original hook for wall hanging included. Designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner....
Wicker, Oak
Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example possibly produced circa 1960. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen Denmark, an...
Brass
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.
Oak
JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair' folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair, in patinated oak with seat and back in partly original wicker. Original hook for wall hanging included. Designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner....
Wicker, 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...
Cane, 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.
Wood, Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner, Armchair in Teak & Leather, "The Chair" model JH501, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An iconic armchair in teak and leather, Model JH501, famously known as "The Chair," designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. This particular version, crafted in the 1950s by Johannes Hans...
Leather, Teak
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 Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restor...
Teak
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A CH-27 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark. The cane on seat has been professionally restored. Very good condition and ready...
Rattan, Oak
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair remains one of Wegner's most effective, contemporary and popular designs. This exam...
Oak, Bouclé
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955 A model GE-240 Cigar lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made with oak frame and contrasting teak arms. This example has been carefully rest...
Wool, Oak, Teak
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Hans J. Wegner GE-290 Highback Lounge Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 highback lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured by Getama, Denmark. Made in solid teak. Original cushions and fabric green color. 1950s.
Teak
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Hans Wegner Sheepskin & Oak Papa Bear Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one of...
Sheepskin, Oak
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 21 in
The Chair by Hans Wegner Model JH501 for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner round chair model JH501 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Iconic chair by the master Hans Wegner and nick named "The Chair" after being featured in the JFK presidential debat...
Cane, Teak
H 29 in W 23 in D 16.5 in
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, Model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design cow horn chair, model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen. Rare dining or desk chair by the master Hans J. Wegner in solid teak with rosewood inlay. New cane seat, in ve...
Cane, Teak
H 30 in W 25 in D 28 in
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's. Original caning in very good condition and won...
Brass
H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Hans Wegner Boucle, Teak & Oak Papa Bear Chair 1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1952 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one of...
Oak, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Teak
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 26.78 in
Erik Krogh Chaise Longue for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Erik Krogh
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise longue, stainless steel, lacquered wood and fabric, designed by Erik Krogh, produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1982. Elegant and modern chaise...
Stainless Steel
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
Hans J. Wegner Armchair, Model Jh513, oak and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner armchair new upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Made of solid oak. Model JH513, made by Johannes Hansen.
Leather, Oak
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
Hans J. Wegner Armchair, Model Jh513, Mahogany and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner armchair new upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Made of solid mahogany. Model JH513, made by Johannes Hansen.
Leather, Mahogany
H 30 in W 24.25 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner Folding Lounge Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1949 by Hans Wegner and produced c.1950s for Johannes Hansen. The cane chair features an oak frame with the original cane. The seat of the chair sits at a slant offering ...
Oak, Cane
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
The Chair Model JH503 Made In Teak By Hans J. Wegner For Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The Chair Model JH503 made in teak with a cognac leather seat. Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen from 1960s.
Teak
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair in Ash & Teakwood, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair in Ash & Teakwood executed by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in the 1960s. This beautiful example of the iconic Windsor style chair by Hans J. Wegner...
Papercord, Ash, Teak
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 23.63 in
Rare 'Buck' Chair in Pine by Hans J. Wegner, 1959.
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare lounge chair in patinated pine and canvas. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for Johannes Hansen in 1959. Great condition.
Leather, Teak
H 43 in W 30 in D 23 in
Mid Century Modern Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, c1990s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are delighted to present this iconic vintage Peacock Chair, an emblem of mid-century modern design by the renowned Danish designer, Hans J. W...
Papercord, Oak, Teak
H 42.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
1960s Hans Wegner Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen of Denmark Ash & Teak Knoll
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Peacock Chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. This example is in very good vintage condition with some...
Wood
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 21 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, 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", this is expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from solid o...
Leather, Oak
H 40.56 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chairs Mod. JH719 for Johannes Hansen Denmark 1968
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of Danish easy chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Johannes Hansen. These rare lounge chairs come in excellent restored condition with loose seat a...
Wool, Beech
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 25 in
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern idea of a classic British Windsor chair. Its larger proportioned backrest and upwa...
Papercord, Oak, Teak