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Seating For Sale
Number in Set: Single Piece
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Ate Van Apeldoorn
Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, vintage Model CH 25 chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn built in Denmark in the late 1950's. The CH25 lounge chair, like many o...
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1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Hans J. Wegner Oak Reclining Lounge Chair Model AP71, Denmark 1968
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - Original wool pillows in good original condition - height of eat 43 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Ox Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Red Fabric, Chrome Legs.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman Model AP 46 expertly reupholstered in a red wood blend fabric. This iconic mid century design is in great condition and ready t...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Rocking chair 'J16' by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Classic rocking chair model 'J19' designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, during the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Hans Wegner Daybed & Lounge Chair Model GE1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Daybed model GE1 by Hans Wegner in solid oak with oil finish and a bespoke fine bouclé fabric upholstery in seafoam-green from a premium Italian brand. Hans J. Wegner's idea was th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans Wegner GE-240 Sofa
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. He is said to have designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime and was one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. The GETAMA...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper cord seat. The chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen &...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Stained Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Oak and Leather High-Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Hans J. wegner GE-236/4 Sofa Getama Denmark 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
In very good vintage condition, ready for use.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1950s. Makers mark underneath. Model No. FH 4103 is also known as th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Hans Wegner Chairs
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 3 (not two!) CH30 dining chairs by Hans Wegner in Oak and Teak and red upholstery. This 1954 design is one of the outcomes of Wegner's ongoing search for the ideal chair. The curved organic shapes and the refined details make this chair a classic Wegner. He mainly worked with wood, making optimal use of the possibilities of the material. The shapes of the CH30 Chair create a minimalist, elegant interplay of lines. The oval-shaped backrest slopes slightly backwards and offers good support for the back. The shape of the hind legs slopes backwards and thus ensures optimum stability. The seat of the chair is relatively wide and covered with red fabric stretched over a comfortable foam. The CH30P...
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1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1962
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' Chair in Oak Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944. This original black version has its completely genuine and vintage look. This wond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

The Bull Chair, Model JH 518, by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original grey painted pine frame with original leather detailing. Very early example, possibly a prototype. Model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet makers' Guild Exhibition in 196...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa in Oak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, three-seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aestheti...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bar Bench Model PP-589 Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Bar bench model PP589 by hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen 1953. made in solid oak wood. This bench was original from Wegners private house in Gentofte / Copenhagen. Documented on Bruun Rasmussen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Ash

Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of his first chairs ever put into production. The very first version was designed in ...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Hans Wegner Woven Cane Bench or Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak. Label below.
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1950s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare rocker, the first that Wegner designed, showcases hi...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid soap treated oak. New upholstered with Hallingdal 130 from Kvadrat Model 290, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Danish Modern J-16 Rocking Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern rocking chair By Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler Denmark, Circa 1960s Beech wood, with rush seating. Measures: 25"W x 31.5"D x 43"H. Seat height: ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and teak
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and made in Denmark. This example with new black leather and featuring teak legs and ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, the GE 525 dining chair offers a beautifully rounded design sculpted in wood. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with newly recaned seats. Comfortable and sculptural these chairs look beautiful from any an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner “Wing Chair” for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark 2000s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly recognizable “Wing” chair model CH445, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark around 2000. This beautiful highback chair, model numbe...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
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...
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the international stage through his deep understanding and enjoyment of wood as well as an eye for beautiful and ergonomic design that had hitherto existed. Wegner is seen as the most influential designer within the Danish movement and his early innate ability with wood matured into the gift of an unprecedented amount of over 500 beautiful and functional gifts to the pantheon of design. Hans J Wegner brought Danish furniture to a world stage through his simple, elegant and ergonomic chairs. His CH24 models still litter the offices of design and architectural practices globally and his earliest pieces have become rare design milestones in museums and galleries. Hans J Wegner is certainly one of the most important designers of the 20th Century. Wegner’s first renowned chair came though his work with the Chairmen of the Danish Cabinetmaker’s Guild; Johannes Hansen. Through their intellectual relationship Wegner was able to design a chair he christened “the round one” in 1949 and would go on to be called the defining name; “the chair”. This elegant, restrained, yet organic chair was a pivotal design for Wegner and signalled the beginning of his own unique reign over seat furniture worldwide. This chair also illustrated the point at which the wider world took proper notice of Scandinavian design with it triggering the first American editorial spotlight on Danish Design. The influence and fame of this design can again be recognised in the fact that it was chosen as the seating for the 1960 American Presidential Election debates and shipped from Denmark especially for the occasion. Thus giving the “no.501” its occasional name: “the Kennedy...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, Three-Seat Sofa, Model 290, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa made of solid soap treated oak. New upholstered with yellow fabric. Model 290, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Rare Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Armchair Model GE 181 A by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare GE-181-A armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish Getama factory during the 1950s. The ergonomic frame is made of high-quality oak wood in a dark and intense ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Peacock Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of chairs. Purchased together from Knoll in the 1960s. Branded signature.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Seating

Materials

Ash

2022 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Lounge Chair in Olive Green w Cowhide by Hans Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the CH07 Shell Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark circa 2022. The chair measures 36.25 inches wide, has a depth of 32.75 inche...
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2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH36 Dining Chair Oak Smoked Oil w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH36 Dining Chair with a smoked oil, solid oak frame and natural paper cord seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produ...
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2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Papercord, Oak

Set di 6 sedie 'CH24 Wishbone' design di Hans J. Wegner, black structure
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six CH24 "Wishbone" chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Hansen & Søn. The chair takes its name from the y-shaped backrest support...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

CH 28 - 'Sawbuck chair' in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 28 - 'Sawbuck chair' in patinated oak with reupholstered seat in 'Dunes' aniline leather (color: Camel). Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Carl Hansen & Sons.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench - Lacquered Walnut
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ge270 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of lounge chairs by the master of Scandinavian mid century design Hans J Wegner and produced by Getama are in great original condition, the Teak has been dusted and oiled, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Early Hans Wegner for GETAMA Chaise Longue and ottoman. Oak & Leather /Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
This rare and early chaise longue was designed by Hans Wegner in 1954.Classic Scandinavian Modernist Design, Crafted from solid oak with brass hinges and iron hardware, this versati...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cubic Lounge Chair by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, The Netherlands 196
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This chair is of a very nice, minimalistic and cubic design by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. The use of materials and te...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic 'Peacock' Chair Model JH-550 designed by archite...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-258 Daybed, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 258 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool. Original Epeda cushions. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3, produced by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear chair & stool in new fabric by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear chair with matching stool in light textile (A Joy by Dedar, colour 002 Natural) ABOUT THE FURNITURE: This is an original 'Papa Bear chair' by Hans J....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner JH50 chair, or more commonly known as the “Peacock Chair” had its name blessed by famous designer, Finn Juhl, and was designed in 1947 an...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage 1960s Hans Wegner 6-Leg Long Slatted Teak Xl Bench Danish Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the largest Model JH-574 Bench. In the original finish. Showing wear from use. All joinery is tight, and this bench is ready to use. Also has a nice neat full burnished label...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved Oakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, in good condition. The Scandinavian Y-shaped, armchairs have a curved slim backrest with arched arms, supported by four rounded wooden legs. At least hundred steps are required to design, produced each side chair. The seat cover is made of original hand woven paper rope. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Denmark, Scandinavia. Seat: 18.5" H x 19" W x 19.5" D Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born in 1914, in Tonder, Denmark and passed away in 2007 Denmark. He was a world-renowned Danish furniture designer. Wegner finished his apprenticeship at 17, he developed his skills from the master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg. In 1951, Wegner received a major design prizes, from the Lunning prize and the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale. Carl Hansen & Søn is a family-owned Danish furniture manufacturer, founded in 1908, in Odense, Denmark by the Danish master cabinet maker Carl Hansen. The Y Chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rope, Oak, Paper

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Seat Upholstered
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell chair has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand bui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, Model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design cow horn chair, model JH-505 for Johannes Hansen. Rare dining or desk chair by the master Hans J. Wegner in solid teak with rosewood inlay. New cane seat, in ve...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1955, Denmark. The chair is crafted of dark teak with sloping arms, and newly upholstered in a fine black leather. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J Wegner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated with leather cushion wood shell, seat and back upholstered in leather. Produced by Carl Hansen &Son. Good condition , some light scratches The CH07 Shell...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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