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.
Find vintage Johannes Hansen furniture on 1stDibs.
Hans Wegner Teak Table with Hidden Tray, Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
A very rare two-tier teak and oak occasional table with hidden tray, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. The end table features a two-tiered design with a solid teak top and...
Teak, Oak
Hans Wegner, Telephone Table, Made by Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner Telephone Table, designed 1954 made by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s, stamped teak cabinet in with black laminate top on turned oak dowel legs, fitted two painted wood ...
Steel
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...
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Large Scale Oak End Tables or Night Stands
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale Danish Modern oak end tables, designed by Hans Wegner for Andreus Tuck, Denmark, circa 1950s. These tables are currently being...
Metal
$2,200
H 23.75 in W 26.25 in D 23.5 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Model AT33 Drop-Leaf Sewing Table in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Danish solid teak sewing or side table (model AT33) designed by Hans J Wegner and manufactured Andreas Tuck. Crafted with two drop leaves that...
Teak
Rare Side or Sewing Table, Model AT-33 by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare side or sewing table, model AT-33, was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark during the 1950s. The table is crafted from teak and oak, with a warm...
Rattan, Oak
$3,469
H 19.89 in W 63 in D 19.89 in
Hans J. Wegner coffee Table model AT-10 in Teak and Cane by Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A teak and woven cane coffee table, danish manufacture, Andreas Tuck, design by Hans Wegner, 1950s The clean, organic lines of Scandinavian fu...
Cane, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner for Getama Teak Nighstands C. 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Norwalk, CT
This set of nightstands were designed by the famous Hans J. Wegner, one of the most beloved mid-century designers of Denmark. These nightstands are crafted from solid teak, an icon...
Glass, Teak
$2,631
H 23.63 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Modern Tray Table by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage tray table / serving trolley by Hans J. Wegner in solid teak & oakwood. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in the 1960s. The table top can be removed and used as ...
Oak, Teak
$2,455 / item
H 18.9 in W 20.5 in D 13.4 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH004' Nesting Tables in Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH004' Nesting Tables in Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beauty, comfort, refinement, and craftsmanship is evident in iconic pieces designed by such legends as Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family run business, Carl Hansen & Son maintains its legacy through skillful work with the highest quality materials, sustainably producing Danish design classics by past icons and influential new designers. Hans J. Wegner’s iconic 'CH004' Nesting Tables were first launched in 1952. Their lightweight, space-optimized design and classic Wegner minimalism...
Wood, Walnut
Wegner for Johannes Hansen fliptop Coffee Table, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
A lesser known design from Hans Wegner, this versatile coffee table with flip top surface featuring black laminate on one side, fully grained teak on the other. The top is resting on a solid oak frame, held together with custom brass bolts...
Brass
$22,700
H 28.94 in W 129.93 in D 68.9 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare Large Dining or Conference Table in Mahogany
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, dining or conference table, mahogany, stainless steel, Denmark, 1960 An exceptional and rare design by Danish master Hans J. Wegner, executed by the...
Stainless Steel
$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
Hans Wegner Flip Top Coffee Table for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your space with this rare and iconic Flip Top Coffee Table designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. A hallmark of mid-century Danish design, this beautifully crafted table showcases the ingenuity and craftsmanship that have made Wegner a legend. Add this timeless piece of Danish design heritage to your space and experience why Hans Wegner remains celebrated worldwide. Constructed with a teak top, oak base, and black laminate surface, this piece is as functional as it is timeless. The innovative flip top design allows the table to transform from a compact coffee table to a larger surface, making it ideal for both everyday use and entertaining. The warm richness of the teak is complemented by the solid oak frame, while the sleek black laminate adds a bold, modern contrast. Whether placed in a living room, office, or studio, this Hans Wegner Flip Top Table...
Laminate, Oak, Teak
$3,300
H 20.75 in W 21 in D 29.25 in
1960s Solid Teak & Oak Side Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
A beautifully executed Model JH566A side table by Hans J. Wegner for the prestigious Johannes Hansen workshop, produced in the 1960s. This design showcases Wegner’s mastery of propor...
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 20.88 in W 21.25 in D 26.75 in
Vintage 1950s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Oak Teak Tray Table Danish Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Tight joinery, fully functional. I prefer to keep my vintage and antique pieces in the condition it was at the time of procurement. The removable tray measures 21.25 in x 11.5 in. Wh...
Teak
Sold
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Hans J. Wegner Side Tables, Model JH 800, Slate and Steel, Johannes Andersen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner side tables or lamp tables. Plate in 35 mm thick solid slate. Base in steel. Model JH 800, made by Johannes Andersen. This is a very rare piece and very untra...
Slate, Stainless Steel
Side Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 800 - side table with slate top and frame of steel. Maker Johannes Hansen.
Hans Wegner Tray Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Side table or serving table with removable and mountable tray. Solid teak top, tray, and shelf with solid oak framing. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, circa ...
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 20.75 in W 21 in D 29 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table with Shelf by Johannes Hansen of Denmark
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
This Danish side table, produced, circa 1960s by Johannes Hansen, was designed in the minimalist Scandinavian Modern style, including floating lower shelf on gently curved stretchers...
Wood, Teak