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Period: 1950s
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak, 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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
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.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, 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 ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen,
Denmark, 1953.
Teak, oak and brass.
Stamped.
H: 94 cm
W: 51 cm
D: 50 cm
SH: 44.5 cm
Hans J. Wegn...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J Wegner, the Chair/Round Chair, Design 1949, for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner, the chair or round chair, model JH503, designed 1949, manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Teak frame with curved back, upholstered black leather seat
Stampe...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in Denmark.
Solid teak frames, new upholstered with award winning black cacti leathe...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Beech & Teak Heart Chairs, Set of 6
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, the FH4103 was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and sold in London by Story’s of Kensington.
Constructed from beech and teak wood, the...
Category
Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Model Jh-505 Cow Horn Chair in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Model JH 505.
Designed 1952.
Metal tags on each chair show authenticity.
Extremely rare. These teak, rosewood, and cane Hans Wegner "Cow Horn" chairs manufactured by Joha...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's. Original caning in very good condition and won...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Valet Chair, model no. JH540, teak and oak, original edition produced by Johannes Hansen, 1953.
Underside impressed with manufacturer’s mark: JOHANNES ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Original Danish
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in Sorensen leather-cognac. This is model no. JH5...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic example of Wegner's historic oeuvre within the field of Scandinavian seating design, here we have a gorgeously preserved set of six "W2" chairs in solid old-growth teak, wi...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans Wegner JH-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner teak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK....
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Abalone, Teak
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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Pair of Red Hans Wegner Arm Chairs for Hansen and Son. Original. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable pair of red side chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Hansen and Son, Denmark, 1950s. These are in very good completely origin...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner CH-35 Oak Armchair, 1959
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner
CH-35 armchair, 1959
Produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. Oak frame with cognac brown aniline leather seat.
Measures: W 50cm, D 62cm, H 71cm.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather by Hans Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of six model "W2" side chairs, in solid oak with patinated leather seats. Designed by Hans J Wegner for C.M. Madsen, Denmark. Great condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Cow Horn Chair in Teak by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Structure in solid teak. Assembling the folder with Brazilian rosewood strips. Seat sling. Old restoration trace the caning. Plate Johannes Hansen. Production 1960s. Hans Wegner created the Cow Horn flesh in 1952, just after the round flesh, while her career is booming. He wants to make a very compact...
Category
Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Collection Chair Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
original 1950s chair in wood and woven rope, design hans wegner
It measures 75 cm in height, 46 cm in width, 46 cm in depth and 44 cm in height of the seat from the ground
Good...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Lot of 4 Collection Chairs Design Hans Wegner in Wood and Rope, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four original 1950s chairs in wood and woven rope, design hans wegner
they measure 75 cm in height, 46 cm in width, 46 cm in depth and 44 cm in height of the seat from the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope
Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Oak Original Danish
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of oak armchairs featuring an inset black leather seat, each having a shaped crest above a black leather seat and tapered legs.
Hans J Wegner "The Chair"
Stamped C M Madse...
Category
Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak
5 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 11 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and new upholstery with tan leather.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of classic chairs.
Original Cane seats
Original surface
Branded signature.
Category
Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Teak
Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and canvas.
Measurements:
H: 66 cm/ 2' 2"
SH: 33.5 cm/ 1' 1 1/4"
D: 68 cm/ 2' 2 3/4"
W: 76 cm/ 2' 6 3/4".
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for cr...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Canvas, 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...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
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...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings upward to hang trousers and hidden storage for pocket contents.
Conceived in 1953...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950s Chinese Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cherry
10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Side Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant side chair with a generous exposed teak frame and a gently curved seat and back wrapped in black leather.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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 &...
Category
Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of Four CH33 in Oak and Black Leather, Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of four CH33 dining chairs. Their seats are newly covered in premium black leather and frames are made in oak. Designed in the 1957 by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern 1950’s Hans Wegner Rocking Chair J16 in Beech & Danish Cord
Located in London, GB
A Shaker inspired rocking chair with a spindled back and curved armrests in beech and papercord seat designed by Hans Wegner in 1944 for FDB Mobler. Danish, produced circa 1950.
Fea...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Rush, Papercord, Beech
1950s Danish Oak Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A newly upholstered oak 'round' chair produced previous to 1954, with original impressed stamp,
'Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK'. Model JH-501.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-525 armchairs designed in 1959 and produced by Johannes Hansen. Note: I have two more in need of reupholstering.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Hans Wegner cow horn chairs with cane woven seats.
Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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