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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Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk (Kontour - Model A 164 ) by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, ca. 1965, Denmark. Composed of a stainless steel frame supporting a solid teak surface ...
Stainless Steel
1940s Hans Wegner Tall Teak Cabinet, with 2 Carved Doors and Pull-out Leaf
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
1940s Hans Wegner Tall teak cabinet, front with two sliding doors and pull-out leaf. Doors with carved, fluted pattern in relief. Interior of ash with trays and adjustable shelves. B...
Teak
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with tambour door concealing open storage with shelves, on metal legs.
Chrome, Steel
Tambour Front Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple storage cabinet in white oak having a finely slatted tambour front that conceals adjustable shelves and file storage.
Oak
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...
Oak
Cabinet with Tambour Door by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with a drop down tambour door concealing letter trays, filing compartment and shelving.
Oak
Teak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A credenza in warm teak with a bank of five drawers and twin sliding doors, floating on turned solid teak dowel legs.
Teak
Mogens Koch Pair of Cabinets in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of cabinets in elm. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Elm
Catalan Carved Walnut Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." — Frank Gehry A testament to Catalan craftsmanship, this 1940s solid walnut sideboard reflects the reg...
Walnut
$10,400 / item
H 86 in W 67 in D 18.25 in
Mahogany Georgian Style Four Door Bookcase China Cabinet by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This a traditional mahogany breakfront bookcase or china cabinet with four doors by Leighton Hall. It features four bottom doors with swirly crotch mahogany fields and straight grain mahogany borders. The top four doors feature grills with individually paned glass. The drawers are masterfully dovetailed and the drawer boxes are made of oak. The hardware is solid brass. The cabinet has dimmable lighting and mortised door locks. Each section has multiple adjustable 3/8 in. glass shelves. It has a hand rubbed satin finish. This cabinet is an excellent compliment to our custom mahogany dining tables...
Mahogany
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Unique floating wall mounted storage cabinets. Easily mounted. Teak with tambour sliding doors. Two stora...
Teak
$4,500
H 29 in W 65 in D 34 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen with Key
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen with Key. Amazing Danish teak executive desk designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 196...
Brass
$3,195
H 29 in W 59.75 in D 29.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 59 in D 29 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler, 1960s
By G.V. Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern G.V. Møbler teak desk boasts a striking floating top with three dovetail drawers on the left and a deep file drawer on the r...
Birch, Teak
$2,250Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 62.41 in D 18.9 in
Vintage 1970s Danish Oak Low Cabinet / Sideboard, Henning Kjærnulf style
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This commanding oak sideboard is a masterful homage to the iconic “Baroque Modern” style of Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. Exemplifying the Brutalist-inspired furniture movement o...
Oak
Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Oak Double Tambour Archive Cabinet, 1930s. Stunning filing cabinet in solid and veneered Nordic oak with two vertical rolling shutters. Made in Denmark in the 1930s ...
Oak
1960s cabinet with sliding doors
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Sliding door cabinet made of mahogany veneer and smoked glass, profiles are brass-plated aluminum.
Aluminum
$1,122
H 59.85 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s.
By Bjerringbro Kontormøbler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Filing Cabinet with Tambour Door by Bjerringbro, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern file cabinet with vertical sliding tambour front in teak made by Bjerring...
Teak
Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. There are 6 spacious drawers at the front, and at the back of the bar. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: H 73...
Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Oak Sideboard RY26 by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler, supplied by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Beautiful Sideboard in Pale Oak with Rattan doors by Hans J Wegner for Ry Mobler, supplied by Johannes Hansen, in fantastic original condition.
Rattan, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 64.57 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner Sideboard in Teakwood made at Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare sideboard designed by Hans J. Wegner and made at master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansens workshop. The sideboard is made for freestanding in the room and is in great condition.
Teak
Sold
H 81.11 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Wardrobe in Oak by Hans Jørgen Wegner, Danish Design, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Wardrobes in oak, designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner and made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Great original condition.
Oak
Rare Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sideboard in teak with drawers and sliding doors. Can be mounted on the wall. Maker Johannes Hansen.
Teak
Sold
H 25.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
1960s Danish Tambour Door Storage Unit by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Hans Wegner designed tambour door storage case in solid active grained walnut wood with a locking roll down panel. Three (3) available with diff...
Teak
Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Free standing commode in oak and steel designed by Hans J Wegner for Johannes Hansen Cabinetmakers Copenhagen Denmark. Great original condition.
Oak
White Oak Storage Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon and beautifully simple storage cabinet in white oak having a finely slatted tambour front that conceals adjustable shelves and file ...
Oak
The 'Telephone Table' by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1954
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely fabricated 'Telephone Table' cabinet in teak having a black laminate top with turned oak dowel legs and Minimalist steel recessed pulls. There is a keyed hanging file drawer...
Steel
Sideboard By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccably constructed sliding door cabinet in teak (inside left side has 2 shelves, right side has 4 adjustable shelves) with a bank of five drawers, all floating on turned dowel...
Teak
Oak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak and burled oak door server / sideboard / credenza designed by Hans Wegner. The cabinet features three sections, one five-drawer unit, and two shelved units with sliding do...
Oak