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Seating For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Svend Åge Madsen
Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The definition of iconic, this classic Mid Century Danish Modern lounge chair, is known as The Cigar Chair, it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. This example was produced in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951. Upholstered with Maharam Wool Boucle'. Teak nails ("paws") and legs. We have extra ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 24 - set of 6 'Wishbone' chairs in beech and woven paper yarn. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition. Upholstery is newly done in a Knoll Fabric. All original wire coil springs rewrap...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Seat and Backrest Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of seat and backrest spring cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 lounge chair Rare set of the original spring cushions for Hans J. Wegners GE 290 lounge chairs. The original sprin...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of armchairs by Dal Vera
Located in London, GB
1950s pair of Italian chairs In cherrywood upholstered in their original faux leather in tan colour.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Cherry

Hans J. Wegner “Cigar Sofa” GE 240
Located in Portland, OR
Classic Cigar sofa designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak. Reupholstered in a kvadrat textile with velvet welt. Three seats. Beautiful frame in solid oak with original finish, made in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

1960s Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE 290 Armchairs in Oak for Getama, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- wooden parts have been refurbished and therefore both chairs are in very good condition - The original spring pillows in good original conditions
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stools in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottomans or stools, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955 Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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 Danish Teak Dining Chairs CH 33 for Carl Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Wegner sculpted CH33 dining chairs designed in 1957, for Carl Hansen & Son, made between 1957-1967. The chairs feature a dramatic curved backrest, new leather seats, and is cons...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 'W2' Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 6 model W2 - Dining chairs in patinated oak and seat in new cane. Hans J. Wegner / C. M Madsen. (We may have more in stock if you are seeking a larger set).
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays. In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak, Papercord

Set of Six Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of six dining room chairs, model GE525, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA in the 1960s, in smoked oak and light colored, speck...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Wool

Pair Of GE290 Armchairs In Bouclé By Hans Wegner For Getama, Denmark, 1950s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice pair of GE290 armchairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1950s. Solid oak frame with original sprung cushions newly upholstered in a bouclé fabric to add to the comfort of the design....
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1950s Vintage Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1949. Teak and cane. Early model with the caned backrest. Stamped. H: 76 cm W: 63 cm D: 50 cm Arm height: 68.5 cm Seat height: 44 cm 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...
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans J. Wegner 'Hammock Chair', for Getama, 1967
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare Hans J. Wegner Hammock chaise lounge. Beautiful patinated oak frame and original halyard with copper details. Light linen fabric cushion with ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Ten Available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH31 Oak & Rattan
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very rare set of the model CH32 dining chair designed by Hans J. Wegner made for Carl Hansen & Sons in the 1950s. Solid oak with beautiful grain and rattan cane on the seats and b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transcend time with this resplendent Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Model GE-290 Sofa—a beacon of 1960s Danish design and a testament to understated elegance. Craf...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Beech

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

Set of 3 Hans Wegner GE-290 Easychairs 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-290 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak. Original cushions and fabric in different colors.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Conference Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for the Aarhus City Hall, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Conference chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1942 for Plan Møbler, Denmark. These distinguished pieces, born from Wegner's creative genius, were originally designed for the Aarhus...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

pair of “Sawbuck” CH 29 chairs by 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...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman, masterfully crafted by Hans Wagner, embody mid-century modern charm and ergonomic excellence. This iconic duo has undergone a professional transfor...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

GE-236/3 Sofa in Teak by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
GE-236 / 3 sofa in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955. Manufactured by Getama in 1960s. Original cushions in creme / green stripes wool fabric,
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This gorgeous piece of mid century design is as functional as it as beautiful. The seat folds up to create a rack fo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Danish production, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Danish production, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 95 cm; W= 75 cm; D= 89 cm; H seat= 42 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Hans Wegner CH 30 Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The CH 30 teak and beech dining chair designed by Danish architect Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søns. A beautiful design with exposed joinery in oak. Attractive and comfortable. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Ch07 Oak Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son circa 2006 White Oak, suede leather Sometimes called the “smiling chair,” Hans Wegner’s Shell Ch...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

AP 19 - Papa Bear Chair in green leather By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 19 - Reupholstered Papa Bear Chair in dark green 'Dunes' aniline leather (colour: Racing Green). ABOUT THE ITEM: This is an original ‘Papa Bear Chair' by Hans J. Wegner, produced...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner AP19 Stool
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Hans Wegner foot stool produced by A.P. Stolen, Denmark 1959, distributed by Povl Dinesen Denmark Stool is in original condition, with t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Hans J. Wegner Set Eight"CH23" Chairs for Carl Hansen &Son.Denmark. 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
A vintage set of eight CH23 designed by Hans J. Wegner and edited by Carl Hansen in 1960.Oak framework , teak backs and original paper-cord.Organic , modern and functional design com...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak, Teak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Thor 325 Tan Leather Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful early pair of GE-290 'Easy Chairs' by the prominent Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for Getama. These chairs have a beautiful patina commensurate with their age on both the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 8 Original Hans Wegner Oak CH23 Chairs by Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the authentic mid-century modern Danish furniture that has become the envy of the design world with this exquisite set of original Hans Wegner CH-23 oak & rattan dining ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wicker, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Rattan

Set of Six Early Wegner Wishbone CH-24 Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six model CH-24 dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. These iconic dining chairs combine seasoned elegance with fine craft. Robust oak wood frame h...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Papercord, Oak

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Thor 325 Tan Leather Seat *QUICKSHIP*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Sofa Daybed Model GE7 in Teak and Cane 1960's for Getama
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Daybed model GE 7 Denmark, circa 1965. Teak, painted wood, upholstery, caning. This really cool convertible daybed / sofa, designed by...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP 27 Lounge & AP 29 Footstool
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An icon like it’s mate the Papa Bear chair. This AP 27 lounge is upholstered in a white textured textile (not original) with large teak armrests that reach out to the sky. We have the matching AP 29...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Early Daybed GE-258 by Hans Wegner for Getama 1954
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed GE-258 in teak by Hans J. Wegner for Getama 1954.. Early production with round legs, fixed matress and original blue/green wool fabric. Note: The mattress is now soft. We wou...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

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Teak

Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Papa Bear Chair, a classic design by Hans Wagner, showcases timeless elegance with its iconic mid-century modern silhouette. This particular piece has been meticulously reupholst...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered 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

Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

CH23 Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
First introduced in 1950, the CH23 dining chair features clean, organic contours and refined styling, demonstrating young Hans J. Wegner’s unique design approach and insightful craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Seaweed Finish and Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood with black patinated leather seat.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

CH53 Footstool in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner created the CH53 footstool in 1966 and it clearly demonstrates his passion for both craftsmanship and everyday functionality. With a solid wood frame and a hand-woven ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

CH25 Easy Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH25 is one of the first four chairs Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn at the beginning of the collaboration which started in 1949. The chair, considered r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an evolution of the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Teak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Black Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
Located in Burlington, NJ
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Mahogany Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 “the Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 8 “The Chair” by Hans Wegner for PP Mobler Additional information: The PP503 Chair, designed by Hans Wegner, is identified as one o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Black Finish and Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Wood with Soft North Sea Finish and Natural Papercord
Located in Burlington, NJ
To celebrate more than 70 years of collaboration between Carl Hansen & Søn and Hans J. Wegner, designer Ilse Crawford reinterprets the CH24 Wishbone Chair in a palette of nine soft y...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Original Oak and Bouclé Cigar Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Fine original 1950s pair of these super comfortable classic chairs by master designer Hans J Wegner for GETAMA. The frames in oak and fresh bouclé fabric covers ready for your midce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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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