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Chairs For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Verner Panton
Mid-Century Modern 'System 123' Chair by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1973
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'System 123' Chair by Verner Panton, Denmark,1973
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1970s Italian Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Oak, Teak, Papercord

Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Plus Linje
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Reupholstered in speckled fabric, might be Raf Simons Kvadrat. This model has been refoamed as well.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair - Smoked Oak Frame - Luna Fabric 04204
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 Chairs

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Oak

Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs by Carl Hansen and Son
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of the iconic Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs by Carl Hansen & Son. We aren't positive of when these chairs were manufactured but we believe they were produced in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Rush, Teak

Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s. Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

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 Chairs

Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and newly reupholstered in wool fabric Style: Mid century, Sca...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic red C1 armchair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Vitra. On swivel bearings and slightly tilted, the upholstered seat shell is comfortable - both for relaxed sitti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of Six Danish Modern 1-2-3 Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Belmont, MA
These striking chairs were designed in the 1950s by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The 1-2-3 chairs are upholstered in a bright blue fabric, and sold as a set of six.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P Stolen) imported by George Tanier. This rare model chair features teak wood with stunni...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Teak

Verner Panton Danish Modern 'Pantonova' Sectional with Glass Coffee Table 1970s
Located in Belmont, MA
Four 'Pantonova' chair units and glass coffee / cocktail table by Verner Panton. 'Pantonova' sofa group with four sofa modules on chrome-plated metal frames. Cushions upholstered in ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

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 Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

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 Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Oak

Verner Panton Pantonic Chair for Hag - 1992
By Fa.Haag & Zn Amsterdam, Verner Panton
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
rare red 5020 Pantonic Chair in very good condition with slight signs of use bright red colour - perfect collectors piece and stackable with other chairs.
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1990s Space Age Chairs

Materials

Plywood

MCM Panton Junior PAIR of Kids Chairs by Verner Panton Vitra, Turquoise + Orange
Located in Basel, BS
FREE fast shipping. Panton Junior Chairs, Pair-- in Turquoise and Orange-- Rare colors, no longer produced. Verner Panton, 1959/2006 The Panton J...
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Reupholstered Chair #CH30 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Set of 2
Located in Elshout, NL
Vintage design chairs: CH30 Fab design by Hans J. Wegner with the renowned cruciform woodcraft fixture technique connecting the backrest. Other parts of the chair design are remarkab...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Oak, Wool

Verner Panton, Mod. Pantonic 5010 for Studio Hag Denmark, 1992
By Verner Panton, Studio Hag
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Verner Panton created this comfortable chair based on the S. Chair. The original coloring shows signs of wear. Molded plywood, ochre-colored
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1990s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

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Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Side Chairs "System 123", circa 1973, Denmark
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of side chairs "System 123", 1st edition. This S-shaped swivel dining chair they are a very decorative pieces and it were made circa 1973 in Denmark. The materials ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern set by Hans Wegner refinished in black. Paper cord seats, sculpted frames, "wishbone" back. These chairs were designed for comfort and style. (Please confirm it...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Side Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller - Felhbaum, 1971
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side chair designed by Verner Panton in 1967 for Herman Miller - Fehlbaum production, Germany. This one is stamped in 1971 in black glossy thermoplastic.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Teak

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 Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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 Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

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 Chairs

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Oak, Teak

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 Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner W2 Teak Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional set of four original 'W2' model chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, circa 1960's. The teak frames feature modern styling with a distinct beautiful design, scu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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 Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Vilbert chair by Verner Panton for IKEA
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Verner Panton's Vilbert chair is a colorful and geometric piece of furniture that reflects the designer’s innovative and playful style. It is made of four MDF sections coated with me...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' chair in oak, black leather and soap for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Oak

JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in teak By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 505 - Set of 6 'Cow horn Chairs' in solid teak and patinated braided cane. Designed in 1952.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid Century Dining Chairs CH23 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The frame of the chair is made of teak wood, after comprehensive carpentry renovation, cleaned of old coating, stained with oak stain, finished with strong semi-matt varnish. They ha...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, dining chair, model 'CH 33', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1954, later production. Dining chair designed by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. Th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums Bolighus. This example is a time capsule piece, with original oak and paper cord seat al...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Verner Panton, Set of Four "A" Chairs "System 1-2-3" for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Panton's "System 1-2-3" utilises a cantilevered form. This seating was developed as a multi-functional set. Indeed, the chairs could be linked to form a bench and a variety of option...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Red System 123 Chairs by Verner Panton, 1973
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 red system 123 chairs by Verner Panton, Denmark, 1973.
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1970s Danish Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid beech frames, with heart shape seats of teak and raise...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Cream Panton Cone Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton has designed a chair especially for the Kom Igen restaurant in Denmark: the Cone Chair. As its name suggests, the body of the chair takes the form of a cone. Standing ...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, in white 1976
Located in Halle, DE
Panton S-Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chair is from the 2nd production run from 1970 onwards in thermoplastic luran-s with reinfo...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Chairs

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Plastic

(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic status in the canon of Scandinavian modern furniture, Hans J. Wegner's "Wishbone chair" ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Beech

A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark and imported and sold by Knoll. This version made entirely of soli...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Brass

Verner Panton, System 1-2-3 Chair, Design Black
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage 1-2-3 chair designed by Verner Panton. Made probably in the 1970s. The chair is in original condition. The fabric is a little bit stretched out at the back, there is minimal ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of six (6) Hans Wegner JH-501 classic chairs. Teak and cane. Restored and recaned.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Set of 4 'FH4103' chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 'FH4103' tripod chairs, by the renowned Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1950s. These iconic chairs are affectionately known as the 'heart chair' due to their distinctive ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Danish "CH33" Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic pair of Danish CH33 chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. They are original vintage models and they date from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

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Oak

Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, 1959
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless cantilever Panton Chair by Vitra made of high-quality polypropylene in white. Draft by Verner Panton in 1959. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect proportions...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plastic

20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three side chairs made of hand crafted teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen with heart shaped seats, three sculpted legs and seat backs, in good condition. Model H 4013. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, Denmark, Scandinavia. Measures: seat: 15" H x 17" W x 15" D. Hans Jorgensen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Fehlbaum, in white 1976
Located in Halle, DE
Panton S-Chair, designed by Verner Panton for Hermann Miller / Fehlbaum. Color: white. The chair is from the 2nd production run from 1970 onwards in thermoplastic luran-s with reinfo...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Chairs

Materials

Plastic

1960s Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen Outdoor Box Wire Chair w/ Black Frames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though sold separately) Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen box chair, produced circa mid 1960s. These are gorgeous and iconic ...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. The fabric is reupholstered using Danish fabric hallingdal65. There is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Mid-Century Sawbuck Dining Chair CH29 Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in München, BY
Hans Wegner sawbuck chair model CH 29 for Carl Hansen. Originally designed in 1951. The year of manufacture of this chair is probably 1971 (m...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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