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.
Pair of CH28 Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Mid Century Design, 1951
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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
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
$18,130Sale 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
$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 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 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
$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
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
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, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 dining chairs in wood/leather Denmark
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. These beautiful pieces are all original, made of th...
Leather, Wood
CH 28 - 'Sawbuck' easy chair in oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 28 - 'Sawbuck' easy chair in patinated oak with seat in new 'Moss' textile (colour: 0002). Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Carl Hansen & Son.
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
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
$8,913 / 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
$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
$1,350 / 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 Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
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
$1,635 / item
H 28.7 in W 21.3 in D 18.5 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Soaped Oak & Black Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Soaped Oak & Black Leather for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first work...
Leather, 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
$4,083
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
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
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
$6,965
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
CH25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Papercord, Mid-Century
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
$3,778
H 28.75 in W 55 in D 45.5 in
Danish Modern Mahogany Oval Dining Table By Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH337
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Classic solid teak top dining table oval shape this table is like new condition was purchased and saved in storage the table comes with no leaves as they can be purchased...
Mahogany
$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 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 Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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 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
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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 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
