When he designed the first edition of his modest Chinese chair — or China chair — Denmark native Hans Wegner (1914–2007) had been reportedly moved by portraits he’d seen of Danish businessmen relaxing in traditional round-backed Ming dynasty–era chairs. While the legendary furniture maker’s tribute to East Asian seating — a minimal cherrywood chair with a curved bentwood back support and removable leather seat cushion — called on Oriental forms that preceded him by hundreds of years, it merged the old with the new and was uniquely of its time.
In blending East Asian aesthetics and Scandinavian modernism, Wegner defined an approach that would underscore the sculptural and functional chairs he created in the years that followed. A dedication to craftsmanship, respect for natural materials and fussiness for details owe to his apprenticeship with master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg. After his apprenticeship, Wegner studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and collaborated with designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller on furniture for Aarhus City Hall in 1938. Wegner established his own drafting studio in 1943 and designed the Chinese chair in 1944.
In its pared-down simplicity and reliance on soft organic shapes, the Chinese chair design yielded multiple prototypes, and so a collection of chairs inspired by Oriental craftsmanship followed — a line that includes Wegner’s celebrated Round chair as well as the Wishbone. It is currently produced by both Fritz Hansen and PP Møbler. Although Wegner designed nearly 500 chairs during his career, the Chinese chair is a cornerstone of his legacy — a legacy that continues to influence countless furniture makers today.
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen China Chair, Rosewood and Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an iconic piece of mid-century Danish design. It is model number FH4283, part of a series created by Wegner and produce...
Leather, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner “China Chair” FH-4283 for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
“China Chair”. Armchair, mahogany frame, cream leather seat Model 4283. Designed 1944 by Hans Wegner and manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen. Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kun...
Leather, Cherry
Set of 4 Hans J. Wegner China Chairs FH 4283 in Cherry Wood with Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four China Chairs, model FH 4283, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chairs are made with lacquered cherry wood frames and leather seat cushions....
Leather, Cherry
Hans Wegner FH-4283 Rosewood China Chair, C1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner FH 4283 China chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Rosewood China Chair, c1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner Model FH-4283 China Chair, 1944. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark this version in exquisite Brazilian rosewood is an incredibly rare version of this iconic design made in very limited quantities in the 1960s. The chair retains its original, patinated black leather seat cushion. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 and marked a significant departure for producer Fritz Hansen as the only solid wood chair in their collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Classic in antique Chinese armchairs...
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner rosewood China Chair, FH4283, designed 1944, Fritz Hansen 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Hans J Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an icon of mid-century Danish design. Model number FH4283 in a series of items designed by Wegner and manufactured by cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen, Denmark, this chair was created as a homage to furniture...
Leather, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1944. Executed by Fritz Hansen, 1979. Cherrywood and leather cushion.
Leather, Cherry
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Chinese Chairs of Cherrywood for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Chinese chairs of cherrywood. Loose seat cushions upholstered with leather, fitted with buttons. Executed by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Cherry
"China Chair" PP66 by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Delft, NL
"China Chair" PP66 by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler, Denmark An oak "China Chair" with armrests and natural woven paperboard seat The PP66 designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler De...
Papercord, Oak
Set of Four Hans Wegner Chinese Chairs in Walnut Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Troy, MI
Set of four "China" chairs designed by Hans Wegner Designed in 1943 Edition Fritz Hansen Model FH-4283 Denmark 1968 Horseshoe back frames in bent walnut with original button tufted ...
Leather, Walnut
$102,956 / set
Hans Wegner China chairs by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1967
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary Hans Wegner China chairs designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 1967. This set of 6 chairs, made of solid rosewood, is an incredibly rare find....
Leather, Rosewood
Chinese Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1943
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
Cherry
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Two chairs from 1982. 6 chairs purchased together with pre 197...
Cherry
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Two chairs from 1982. 6 chairs purchased together with pre 197...
Cherry
$5,460Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.55 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
1950s Set 4 FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Superb set of four first generation 1950s Fritz Hansen FH4103 ‘Heart’ dining chairs, designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner, and are not only beautiful, they’re also practical - three legge...
Beech, Teak
$1,275 / item
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming dynasty; “China Chair”. A very comfortable armchair made in mahogany. Loose seat cushio...
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Peacock Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of chairs. Purchased together from Knoll in the 1960s. Branded signature.
Ash
$4,159
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian Teak and Black Leather CH28 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Scandinavian Teak Lounge chair has been designed in the 1950s by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as Sawback Chair. It is manufactured by Carl Han...
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
“Peacock Chair”. Easy chair with ash frame and teak armrests. Seat with woven paper cord. Model JH 550. Designed 1947. This example made approx. 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
Ash
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Sheepskin
$4,199Sale 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 Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
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
$1,200
H 29.2 in W 21.7 in D 18.2 in
1960s FH4104 Heart Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen in Oak w/ Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an FH4104 Heart Chair, originally designed by Hans Wegner in 1952. This particular example was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. The chair's frame is made of ...
Oak, Leather
Peacock Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1947
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a luxurious red velvet with corded trim on bl...
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Hans Wegner Early Edition China Armchair Beech & Seagrass, Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Hans J. Wegner "China" arm chair model FH1783 made by Fritz Hansen between 1945-50. Made in stained beech and with the original woven seagrass seat. All original condition ...
Seagrass, Beech
Sold
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner, 1914–2007 Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood with matching seat cushions in black leather. Originally designed in 1944 and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2002. The chairs are in excellent condition and showcase outstanding craftsmanship. About the model: The China Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 as a simplified and elegant reinterpretation of the traditional Chinese armchair from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), often referred to as the “Horse Shoe” chair...
Leather, Cherry
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark these versions of Wegner's iconic design are made in exquisite, highly figured rosewood...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
China Chair Model FH 4283 Made In Dark Wood & Black Leather By Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The China Chair, model FH 4283, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1950s, is made of dark wood with an original black leather upholstered seat. The chair ...
Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wagner presented the first version of the Chinese chair in 1943, since then more versions have appeared. Originally Wagner designed the P66 chair for Fritz Hansen where it was i...
Papercord, Ash
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H 31.89 in W 21.07 in D 21.66 in
China Chairs Mid-Century Design Hans Wegner Execution Fritz Hansen Mahogany
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
3 China chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, executed by Fritz Hansen, 1981, mahogany, cushions reupholstered The "China Chairs" are representative of the lightness, elegance and fun...
Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Chinese Chairs in Mahogany for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Chinese chairs in mahogany. Loose seat cushions upholstered with leather, fitted with buttons. Executed by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming dynasty; “China Chair”. A very comfortable armchair ma...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 22.8 in D 22.4 in
Set of 6 Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
At the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...
Papercord, Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 22.64 in D 20.48 in
Armchair “China” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mahogany and leather. This example made in the 1980s. Measures: H 81 cm/ 32'' W 57.5 cm/ 22 3/4'' D 52 cm/ 20 1/2''.
Mahogany
Hans J. Wegner China Chair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner China chair in Brazilian rosewood with leather cushion. Designed 1944 and executed at Fritz Hansen app, 1960s. Very good condition. Available as a pair.
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner famous and beautiful chair is an adaptation of an old Chinese chair of the Ming dynasty; “China Chair”. A very comfortable armchair ma...
Leather, Mahogany
