Danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914–2007) got his start as a 14-year-old apprentice to Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg, and that lifelong dedication to the art of woodworking can be seen in his 1952 CH29P chair. Nicknamed the Sawbuck chair, its legs recall the sawbuck, or sawhorse, workbenches used by carpenters but reimagined for a modern design that combines clean lines and comfort.
Known as the “Master of the Chair,” Wegner would create over 500 variations on seating across his career, his practice leading the way in the style and attention to quality that would define Danish modern design in the 1950s and ’60s. Each chair he introduced — the Flag Halyard chair, the Round chair and many more — balanced aesthetics and function, often comprising just a few simple components as part of his “continuous process of purification” in his designs.
The Sawbuck chair followed a 1951 lounge chair that also had tapered legs and a large H-shape frame that swayed back against a short H-shape frame. The 1952 model refined this idea. Wegner added cutout details on two sides of its back and placed an emphasis on ergonomics by widening its upholstered seat at the front. Paired with the concave backrest, the Sawbuck chair accommodates a variety of sitting postures while still being a sculptural object.
Carl Hansen & Søn, the Danish furniture company with which Wegner collaborated on many of his designs, took the Sawbuck chair out of production in the 1970s. Two decades later, at the encouragement of Wegner’s family, it was relaunched in a variety of wood types and upholstery options to fit into contemporary interiors as an update to the elegant original design.
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
Oak, Leather
$8,800 / item
Hans Wegner Buck Lounge Chair, Model JH517
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner buck lounge chair, Model JH517 for Johannes Hansen. A rare model chair by the master in original finish oiled teak and newly upholstered in a cog...
Teak
Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn Presenting an exceptional example of the CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 ...
Oak, Leather
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a “Sawbuck” chair design by Hans Wegner and hand built by the Carl Hansen and Son funiture manufacturers in Denmark. Frame consists of solid walnut wood in a modified X shap...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood grain. The "CH28" Saw Buck chair...
Oak
$22,592Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hans J Wegner Dining Room Set 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs & AT 310 Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite Complete Dining Room Set, featuring 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, and a vintage AT 3...
Leather, Wood
$8,417Sale Price / set|35% Off
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An icon of 20th century seating design still celebrated 72 years after its introduction—the Sawbuck chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer...
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 dining chairs in wood/leather Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Lovely set of four sawbuck dining chairs, model CH-29, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark. These beautiful pieces are all original, made of th...
Leather, Wood
1950´s Early Edition Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Early edition patinated Hans Wegner sawbuck chair with original leather by Carl Hansen & Søn The iconic "Sawbuck chair" was designed by Han...
Oak
CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Sawbuck lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & son oiled oak and cognac-coloured leather recently upholstered early models
Leather, Oak
Sawbuck Chairs by Hans J. Wegner – Set of 5, Model CH29, Oak, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Set of five original Sawbuck chairs (model CH29) designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn. This is an early production set from the 1950s, with original manufacturer stamps o...
Faux Leather, Oak
$3,605Sale Price / set|25% Off
1950´s Set of Two Fully Restored Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chairs in Ebonized Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s set of two fully restored Hans Wegner "Sawbuck" chairs in ebonized oak. The "Sawbuck chair" was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 named after and inspired by the sawbucks yo...
Oak
Hans J Wegner oak armchair Model Ch 28 Sawbuck for Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Hans J Wegner armchair model CH 28 in Solid oak for Carl Hansen & Sons, later upholstery. Denmark 1960s Good condition Hans J. Wegner's CH28P Armchair, designed in 1951, incorp...
Fabric, Oak
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
Hans J. Wegner CH-27 Oak Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early CH-27 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. Constructed from solid oak, the reclining open frame features beautiful sculptural details at the back rest. Wid...
Rattan, Oak
Hans Wegner Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Lounge Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
It is not an overstatement to describe this chair as iconic, the Hans Wegner model CH07 has firmly established its position in the hierarchy of 20th century design. This example was ...
Upholstery, Plywood
Sold|$4,326
H 27.96 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Sawbuck or AT 303 dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Sawbuck’ or ‘AT 303’ dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950’s. This cross-legged dining table features a top made out of teak, a frame made out of ...
Chrome
Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - CH-25 Lounge Chair, 1950 Produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Copenhagen, Denmark. Oiled, patinated oak frame with new woven paper cord seat and back. This is an early ...
Papercord, Oak
$1,470 / item
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wor...
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952 Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite its...
Fabric, Teak
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
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$1,580 / item
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather & Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first worksh...
Leather, Wood, Oak
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 Round Chairs by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler. The chairs marked and dated to underside. Additional information: The PP503 Chair, designed by Hans Wegner, is identified as one ...
Wood
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952. This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
Oak
Pair of “Sawbuck” CH 29 chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in PARIS, FR
The iconic "Sawbuck" chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1952. It is known for its comfortable design, and defined by its A-shaped frame, visible...
Oak
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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
"CH29" oak dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of four "CH29" dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s by Carl Hansen & Søn. Made from solid oak with loveley deep brown patina and new cog...
Leather, Oak
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Hans J. Wegner, 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, teak and oak, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This CH29 was designed in 1952 and manufactured by Carl Hansen. It is also called the sawback chair because of its design reminiscent of a wood turning table. It is produced in moder...
Oak, Teak
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H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, teak and oak, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Lovely set of four sawbuck dining chairs, model CH-29, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark, 1950s. These beautiful pieces are all original, com...
Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner CH28 Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
SAWBUCK CHAIR CH28, designed in 1951 by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. A wonderfully comfortable chair that shows the perfect balance between str...
Fabric, Oak
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H 31.7 in W 20.08 in D 16.74 in
Hans J. Wegner Teak & Black Leather CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952, the CH29P Sawbuck Chair was manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son until the 1970s and was then reissued again 20 years later. Inspired by ...
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 dining chairs, CH-29 (sawhorse chair) by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs, model CH-29, also called Sawhorse chair. Designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen in Odense, Denmark. Early set from the 50`s totally i...
Leather, Teak
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H 31.7 in W 20.08 in D 16.74 in
Hans J. Wegner Teak & Black Leather CH29P Sawbuck Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952, the CH29P Sawbuck Chair was manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son until the 1970s and was then reissued again 20 years later. Inspired by ...
Leather, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian Oak and Black Leather CH28 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic Scandinavian Lounge chair has been designed in the 1950s by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as Sawback Chair. It is...
Leather, Oak
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H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Sawbuck Chairs Ch 29 of Teak by Carl Hansen 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of six dining room chairs model no. CH-29 designed in 1952 by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner and. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Sons, Odense, Denmark the following years. ...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chairs CH28
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of iconic Danish modern Sawbuck CH28 chairs by one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son of Denmark....
Leather, Oak
