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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Jaime Tresserra
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair in Nubuck Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, Denmark, 1968/69 This Danish armchair named ‘New Pap...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak, Rosewood

Hans Wegner J16 Beech Rocking Chair, circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1944 designed Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler spindle back Rocking Chair. Featuring a solid Beech framework, curved, angled ergonomic spindle back and reinforced natural 3 ply Hemp cord s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Oculus Lounge Chair and ottoman in Full grain brandy leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair and ottoman in brandy full grain aniline leather. Legs of brushed stainless steel. Model Oculus, made by Carl Hansen.
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four teak W2 dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Made for CM Madsen factory. Sometimes referred to as "Heart Chair" and as W2. Draft of 1953, fra...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959. The GE290 lounge chair is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within a simplistic construc...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-258 Day Bed - Lacquered 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

Hans J. Wegner GE6 Daybed Sofa for GETAMA
Located in Buffalo, NY
The perfect New York sofa and guest bed, and one of the finest daybed designs of the era. The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA. This brillia...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Four-Seat Sofa by Wegner for GETAMA
Located in New York, NY
An extra large version of the Wegner sofa for GETAMA. The four-seat sofa is preserved with original striped wool upholstery and oak hardwood legs. Frame is in good sturdy conditi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s Additional Information: Material: Oak, flagline, sheepskin Style: midcentury, Scandinavia Very Rare Lounge Chair M...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Teak

Black Leather Sofa by Hans Wegner, Model CH103, for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner in the early 1970s, this deeply comfortable sofa, in rich black leather, sits on a polished stainless steel base that carries through to the front and back of...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner Oak and Cane Round Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH501 oak dining chair with cane seat, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s side chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner, with arms, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable. Priced individually.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Hemp, Oak

CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Oak
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

Oak

GE265 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA, Oak 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 2-seater sofa by Danish Hans J. Wegner from Getama Manufactor, see original stamp on photo. This compact model is rarely seen and has a clean, understated aesthetic that ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
We have restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone chair to excellent condition. 10 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have all been recorded with new paper...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Cord, Papercord

Hans Wegner, Oak Lounge Chair GE-290
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans J Wegner, lounge chair model "GE-290". Made of oak. New leather cushions. Designed in 1953. Produced by Getama, Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite model JH-540 valet chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Originally designed for a king, no detail is overlooked in its craftsmanship. Sculptu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Flag Halyard chair lounge chair PP 225 new edition. The Flag Halyard Hans Wegner is a tribute to the modernist Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe and Marcel Bre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Hans Wegner CH 30 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner CH-30 dining chairs produced by Carl Hansen.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Classic Hans Wegner Round Chair
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, sophisticated and architectural, wraparound armchair in solid rosewood, designed by Hans Wegner made by Johannes Hansen The chair has a solid rosewood frame, drop in upholstered seat, and wrapped cane backrest. The frame looks like it has a later, but not new, clear lacquered overcoat, the fabric seat shows cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Measures: Total H 29.5 x arm H 27.5 x seat H 17 inches. Know as the Round Chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Danish Mid-century Modern Hans Wegner "Cigar" Oak Sofa by GETAMA circa 1950's
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid-century Hans Wegner GETAMA Oak Cigar Sofa 1950s Offered for sale is a Danish mid-century modern Hans Wegner "Cigar" oak sofa with loose seat cushions and original upholst...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mid-century modern PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen. Modeled after a traditional American Windsor chair, Hans Wegner’s Peacock chair strips the form to reveal its construction while retaining aesthetic, decorative impact. The chair reveals a modernist approach to designing around the human body and using natural materials, with one exception. The “rush” seat is actually made of paper cord: when the chair was first designed in 1947, shortages caused by World War II prevented Wegner from using jute. Fellow designer Finn Juhl gave the nickname of ‘Peacock,’ seeing the chair’s flattened spindles and magnificent arc resembling the bird’s plumage. Dimensions: 41 3/4 in. H × 27 1/2 in. W × 20 1/2 in. D Seat: 22 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 12 in. at back Floor to top of seat: 14 in. Top of seat to arm rest: 10 1/8 in. Seat to top head rest: 31 3/4 in. Condition: Excellent, with some minor wear throughout. Gap between arm and chair back measuring approximately 1/4 inch. Some light water staining on both arms. Wood split to one seat joint measuring 3/8 and 5/8 inches on either side. Four deeper scratches on back. Area of staining on bottom chair rung measuring 2 3/4 inches long. Chair back’s fifth spindle from right with wood chip measuring 1 inch long. Chair back’s sixth spindle from left loose. Literature: 40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17. Arne Karlsen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Ash, Teak

Set of 8 CH23 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son in Oak and Teak
Located in Seattle, WA
The CH23 is one of the first chairs Hans J. Wegner exclusively designed for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1950. This simplistic chair actually incorporates many sophisticated details, such as...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

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

1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Looking for a unique piece of furniture that seamlessly blends style and comfort? Look no further than the GE 460 butterfly lounge chair, designed by ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the world over. Combining function and comfort with style and innovation, the model AP...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner for A P Stolen, Model AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, Stamped by Maker
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Iconic Modern Design in the form of the Hans Wegner "Papa Bear" Chair, created in 1953 and made by A P Stolen of Denmark. Teak "paws" and legs supporting a frame newly reupholstered...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Cowhorn Armchairs Model JH-505 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 4 Cowhorn armchairs model JH-505 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chairs model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Den...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Model JH 512 Mid Century Oak Folding Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner Model JH 512 Mid Century Oak Folding Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 24.25 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of 12 and arm height/chair clearance ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Vintage Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in black leather. Handles with oak details at the ends.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak & Leather by Hans J. Wegner, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of lounge chairs model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured in the 1960s by GETAMA in solid oakwood with a beautiful grain and patina. The set retains the original brow...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Round Chair of Oak and Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in London, GB
This chair is a excellent vintage example of Wegner's round chair made of oak. The label places it as made before 1970. The leather on the seat shows some peeling, wear and tear ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Black Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six oak and paper cord "Wishbone" chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. CH24 'Wishbone' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and made in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Han...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane JH-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the mo...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid Walnut construction. Stamped with the maker's mark. C...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Model no. CH-23 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Iconic mid-century modern design with webbed seating and inlay cross on seat backs. Please confirm lo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Hans Wegner Bench Model JH 574, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Scandinavian Modern solid teak slatted bench designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This beautiful bench is iconic and seen in design magazines and on Instagram in many interiors. Would look great with furniture by other vintage makers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it was sold in very low numbers, and because of this when the world became aware of the...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

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

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

CH-35 armchair by Hans Wegner, design 1959
Located in PARIS, FR
CH-35 model armchair by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, in its oak and black leather version. A modern design classic by Hans Wegner with recognizable cult...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Set of Four Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH23 Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Carl Hansen & S√∏n CH23 Chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950. This set dates to the 1960s. The design features a solid oiled-oak frame, and has a woven pa...
Category

1960s Danish Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, A. P. Stolen 1951
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' chair with arms of teak and legs of oak, upholstered with light soft fabric. Designed 1951 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, model AP19. Very f...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Adjustable Daybed GE-1 in Teakwood by GETAMA, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare & important daybed with footstool model GE-1 by Hans J. Wegner. From the very early production by GETAMA in the 1950s. Can be set in a flat position and turned into a daybed. Ma...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner, set of six PP205 armchairs, Denmark.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner six armchairs with solid oiled mahogany frame New upholstered with full grain vintage tan aniline leather. Model PP205, made by PP Møbler.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Classic Hans Wegner Danish "J16" Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler
Located in Peabody, MA
Hans Wegner “J16” rocker in beech with corded seat for FDB Mobler, Denmark. Created in 1944, this has been one of Wegner’s most widely recognized designs. Marked with a production da...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

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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