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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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 'CH22' Chair in Oak Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH22' 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 commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, 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 GE-261 Daybed, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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 GE-1935 Bench - Lacquered Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Airport Chair by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Denmark. Reupholstered in Belgian daisy yellow boucle. Refoamed. Designed for Copenhagen airport.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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 rosewood China Chair, FH4283, designed 1944, Fritz Hansen 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Designed by Hans J Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an icon of mid-century Danish design. Model number FH4283 in a series of items designed by Wegner and manufactured by cabinetmakers Fritz Hansen, Denmark, this chair was created as a homage to furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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 wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair Cherry
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood chair in the Fritz Hansen collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The most recognized of Hans Wegner’s chairs, the round back or “The Chair” was designed in 1948. Exquisitely constructed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. This chair was made famous i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed - Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen. It was produced by the company AP Stolen. These 4 chairs are completely ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Chair Model 4283 China Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
The China Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1944 and it stands out as the only solid wood chair in the Fritz Hansen collection. Wegner found inspiration for this timeless clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-24S Footstool
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 ottoman features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s facto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner for Getama Mid Century GE270 Teak Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
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
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
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed - Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat - Lacquered Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design. Crafted in bent ply with a solid oak frame, the chair is hand bui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
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 GE-501 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chair, Stained Beech
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
Beech
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 GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 loveseat features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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
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
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
1960’s Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by AP Stolen Reupholstered
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Papa Bear chair and ottoman by Hans Wegner manufactured by A.P. Stolen. There is a Danish Control tag to the underside of chair. Provenance: Purchased in 1963 from Anton Da...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Hans Wegner, Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner
Cow Horn chair, model JH 505
designed by Wegner in 1952 and made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
teak frame with curved 'cow horn' ends to the back rail and inlaid ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Queen chair model EJ101 Hans
Located in London, Lambeth
Hans J Wegner Queen chair for Erik Jorgensen,designed in the 1960s and produced by Erik Jorgensen,An iconic and
Original model,from one of Denmark ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Midcentury Armchairs for GETAMA, Set of Four
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, this set of four GE 151 armchairs are a Classic example of Mid-Century Modern design.
Featuring angular black painted beechwood frames and arms, the newly restored chairs...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner GE-261 Daybed, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 daybed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut & Oak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut & Oak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut, Oak
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
Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner designed shell lounge chair manufactured by Carl H...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Measures: seat: 15" H x 17" W x 15" D.
Hans Jorgensen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century 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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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.