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 Fruit Bowl JH586 Johannes Hansen Teak Coffee Table, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic ‚Fruit Bowl‘ by Hans J. Wegner, model No. JH-586 designed in 1958 and hand-crafted by the master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. „Wegner presented the Fruit Bow...
Stainless Steel
Hans Wegner Fruit Bowl JH586 Johannes Hansen Teak Coffee Table, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic ‚Fruit Bowl‘ by Hans J. Wegner, model No. JH-586 designed in 1958 and hand-crafted by the master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. „Wegner presented the Fruit Bow...
Stainless Steel
Danish Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner, Mid-Century, Circa 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 Denmark, Scandinavia. Hans Jorgensen Wegner...
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 Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
Vintage Danish AT-11 Solid Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern original coffee table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck model AT-11. This solid planked teak tabletop displays a sleek Minimalist design with raised rounded...
Oak, Teak
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
Modernist Teak Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Danish modern solid teak table / desk with clean sides and a recessed apron with chromium hardware. Designed by Hans Wegner, crafted by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
Teak
$26,911
H 28.75 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Hans Wegner Dining Table Model JH-570 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining table model JH-570 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Brass
Danish Teakwood Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern round coffee table made of hand crafted Teakwood. The Danish side table was designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950-1960, Denmark, Scandinavia. Hans Jorgensen Wegner...
Teak
$76,440
H 28.75 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
Desk model JH571 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Architect’s Desk, model JH571, designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Copenhagen cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in 1953, represents one of the most refined and architecturally minded w...
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner, Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed and signed by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in good condition. The round table top of the Scandinavian sofa, side table is supported by three sculptural, curved wooden legs. Manufacturer label at the bottom. Model Nr. CH008, Serial Nr. 133854. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1940-1960, Denmark, Scandinavia. Hans Jorgensen...
Walnut
$21,000
H 20 in W 67 in D 23.5 in
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
Rare Solid Oak Coffee Table by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen Era: 1960s Materials: Oak Measurements: 67" wide x 23.5" deep x 19.5" tall Condition: In excellent condition.
Oak
$7,000
H 20.88 in W 26.75 in D 21.25 in
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
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H 20.48 in W 63 in D 25.99 in
Hans J. Wegner Vintage Coffee Table Made by Johannes Hansen Danish Modern
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Coffee table by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) and manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen. The coffee table has a reversible tabletop made of teak with inlaid ...
Formica, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner coffee table, made in veenered teak and solid oak. Veenered on both sides so the top is turnable. With brass details. Model 575, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark...
Brass
Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid teak. Measurements: H: 30 cm/ 11 3/4" B: 43 cm/ 17" L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic ...
Teak
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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
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H 15.36 in W 63 in D 25.2 in
Hans J. Wegner Sofa Table, 800 Series, Rio Rosewood, Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner sofa table in Rio rosewood Base in chromed steel. 800 series, made by Johannes Hansen.
Chrome