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 CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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
Pair of CH28 Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Mid Century Design, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of iconic CH28 "Sawbuck" lounge chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Widely regarded as one of Wegner's most sculptural an...
Teak, Beech
$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
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
$18,584Sale Price / set|20% Off
Complete Dining Room Set by Hans J. Wegner, Teak Table & 8 CH29 Chairs
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 ...
Leather, Wood
$7,199Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
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 "Sawbuck" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
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
Set of 6 Danish CH29 Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1951
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant set of six CH29 “Sawbuck” (Danish: Savbukkestol) dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Considered one of Wegner’s most ...
Fabric, Textile, Teak
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
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
Hans J Wegner oak armchair Model Ch 28 Sawbuck for Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, IDF
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
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
$1,350 / item
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Soaped Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to...
Papercord, Wood, Oak
$4,467
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Hans J. Wegner, Lounge Chair, Model 671, Oak, Coda 2 and Cotton Rope
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made bended oak veener. Cotton cord in back New upholstered with Coda 2 fabric for kvadrat Model 671, made by GETAMA.
Fabric, Cord, Oak
$1,355 / item
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to ...
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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
$7,112
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
CH25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Papercord, Mid-Century
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950, the CH25 lounge chair is a landmark in Danish furniture design. As one of the first four chairs he created for Carl Hansen & Søn, it stood out...
Papercord, Oak
$4,169
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in
Hans J. Wegner Model 290A Lounge Chair, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made of solid oak. New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Model 290A, made by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
$4,169
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in
Hans J. Wegner Model 290A Lounge Chair, Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair made of solid oak. New upholstered with vintage Yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Model 290A, made by GETAMA.
Wool, Oak
$4,331
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
$8,637
H 28.75 in W 61.62 in D 41.74 in
Roundette Dining Set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle (Table + 6 chairs), 1950s
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Ranst, VAN
Rare Danish “Roundette” dining set designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, Denmark, 1950s. This mid-century modern teak dining set includes a round ext...
Teak
$5,400
H 28 in W 28 in D 23 in
1951 HANS WEGNER Lounge chair, model no. CH-22 by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1951 HANS J. WEGNER Lounge Chair, model no. CH-22 manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Oak frame with rush seat. Underside of arm branded with designer. In good vintage condi...
Rush, Oak
$19,061 / set
H 27.96 in W 26.97 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs, Carl Hansen, 1967
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Balen, BE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950, the CH22 was among the inaugural collection produced by Carl Hansen & Søn and remains one of the designer's most celebrated lounge chairs. Cha...
Papercord, Beech, Paint
$8,625 / set
H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Set of 8 Hans J. Wegner “CH23” Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1951
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautifully matched set of eight original “CH23” dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark. Crafted in a refined combination o...
Straw, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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 Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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 Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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 Rochester, England
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 Rochester, England
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
Sold
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 Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
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
Sold
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 Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
