Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
JH 540 - The Valet Chair in solid mahogany by Hans Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 540 - The Valet Chair or the 'Bachelor's Chair' in solid mahogany. Stamped from the manufacturer. Did you know that King Frederik IX himself acquired one of the chairs when it was...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair - Smoked Oak Frame - Luna Fabric 04204
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Materials
Papercord, Rush, 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
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...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, 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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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...
Category
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Four Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner PP 203 Oak and Wenge Chairs
Located in Weesp, NL
A rare and stunning set of PP 203 chairs designed by Hans Wegner in 1969 and produced in that very begin period. The set is in great condition and over the past 40 years the oakwood has been treated with oil. A set like this from the late 1960s-early 1970s is almost impossible to come by.
The pp201/pp203 combines the aesthetics of the pp701...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Mahogany, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner, Round Chair JH501, oak and cane, made by Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Known as The Round Chair, or simply The Chair, Hans J Wegner created the design for Johannes Hansen to display at the annual exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild in 1949...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of round chairs by Hans Wegner. Cane seats. One seat was replaced. Both show very well.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
Hans Wegner model “AP38” pony hide chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner model “AP38” chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
Additional Information:
Materials: Pony hide, chrome-plated steel, steel
Dimensions: 30" H x 20 1/2" W x 22" D
Condition...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son Midcentury Teak CH23 Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son midcentury Teak CH23 Dining Chairs - Pair
These chairs Measure: 18.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.5 inches high, ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Design 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 str...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, 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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 6 Danish Modern Teak with Leather W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Solid teak sculpted backrests define these chairs — in stunning vintage condition.
Original black leather broken-in just right to pair perfectly with the teak’s deep-dark patina!
Des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
Located in London, GB
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s. The fabric shows excess signs of wear so these are offered in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & black paint for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm comm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord, Wood
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. Refurbished and hand polished. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Measures: seat: 18.5" H x 19" W x 19.5" D
Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born in 1914 Tonder, Denmark and passed away in 2007 Denmark. He was a world-renowned Danish furniture designer. Wegen finished his apprenticeship at 17, he developed his skills from the master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg. In 1951, Wegen received 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 Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak, Paper
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs model CH24 in an early version produced in 1973 and stamped by the cabinetmakers. They are in oak and Danish rope, with a warm and cool patina which makes them totally diffe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Mahogany and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in mahogany and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Papercord, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Teak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in teak and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitmen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & white oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Wood
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern 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. Shallow chip on top of chair back measuring 1/2 inch long. Chair back’s sixth and seventh spindle from right slightly loose. Lamination along top of chair back slightly worn.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 Armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s. The AP48 Armchair is a classic furniture design by Hans Wegner, who designed the chair in 1951 for the manufact...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant CH07 shell chair is comfortable and well-designed it is considered one of Hans J. Wegner's most iconic and groundbreaking designs.
Its wing-like seat and elegant curved backrest and three arched legs make it an attractive beautiful piece that instantly catches the eye from all sides and angels.
Please note the price listed is for a pair "two chairs"
Specification:
Upholstered seat and back cushions in white leather
Shell and legs are made of wood, pressed veneer, plywood with lacquer finish, color off White
Model: CH07 shell chair, also called the smiling chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 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. Wood splits to three of the seat joints measuring 1 inch, 1/2 and 1/4 inch on either side, and 1/4 inch. Area of discoloration to arm, possibly from sticker, measuring approximately 3/4 inch. Some nicks to side of one arm. On the other arm, a scratch measuring 1 1/8 inches on the side.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947-1956, ed. Grete Jalk, vol. 3 (Copenhagen: Lindhardt og Ringhof, 1987), pp. 15-17.
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design: in the 20th Century, vol. 2 (Copenhagen: Christian Ejlers, 2007), p. 90.
Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: Just One Good Chair (Germany, Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH & Company KG, 2014).
Johan Møller Nielson, Wegner en Dansk Møbelkunstner (Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 1965), pp. 42, 98, 103, 106.
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs (San Francisco: Chronicle Books), 1996, pp. 106, 107.
Svend Erik Møller and Viggo Sten Møller...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Chair in Oak, Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Chair in oak, oil & natural papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Hans J Wegner 'Ch25' Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' chair in walnut, oil & papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Papercord, Wood
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE240 Teak Lounge Chair
This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 22 inches
A...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four Chairs of Oak and Teak Model CH33, Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A set of four dining room chairs model no. CH-33 designed by the Danish architect Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, Odense, Denmark.
The chairs have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
1950s Vintage Danish Hans Wegner Sawhorse Lounge Chairs - A Set Of 2
Located in Monrovia, CA
Very Rare Early Danish Teak Hans Wegner Sawhorse Lounge Chairs Design Mid Century Modern Teak and Black Leather Textured Vinyl / Naugahyde. No Label.
Gorgeous Sawhorse Design by Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs.
Rare Early Design With Open Or Exposed Back Rest. The Teak Wooden Dowels Along The Back Support And At The Back Of The Paddle Designed Armrests. All Teak Wooden Framing.
Excellent Condition. There Are No Imperfections. In Excellent Vintage Condition. Personally Have Owned These Lounge Chairs For Over 40 Years Stored Away. Thought It's Time To Share Them With You. No Labels.
Dimensions Are: Thirty and A Half Inches Tall by Twenty-Eight and A Half...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Ensemble De 6 Chaises FH4103 Par Hans J. Wegner Pour Fritz Hansen, 1952
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Modèle conçu à l’origine par Hans J. Wegner dans les années 1950, le FH4103 a été fabriqué par Fritz Hansen et vendu à Londres par Story’s of Kensington.
Construites en bois de hê...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, and Fritz Hansen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $244,500 while the average work can sell for $2,904.
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