Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
About the Item
- Creator:Hans J. Wegner (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Please see the listing body for the full condition details.
- Seller Location:Deland, FL
- Reference Number:
Hans J. Wegner
Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables — Hans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.
Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.
In keeping with that tenet, several of Wegner’s best chair designs, seen in dealer listings below, have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.
Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs, for example the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat, bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room. Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Deland, FL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Teak Wood by Soren J. Ladefoged, Denmark, c. 1950sBy Søren LadefogedLocated in Deland, FLGorgeous chair found in its original plumb knit fabric set on a teak wood frame with sculpted hand-carved paddle arms designed by Soren J. Ladefoged, c. 1950s. The seat is adjustable...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsTeak
- Mid Century Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Dyed Suede by Hans Olsen, Denmark, 1960sBy Hans OlsenLocated in Deland, FLAttention collectors! This splendid 'balloon lounge chair', designed by Hans Olsen in 1955, is a joyful piece of Danish design characterized by a round silhouette and exquisite mater...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric
- Mid-Century Leather Safari Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960sBy Angel PazminoLocated in Deland, FLIntroducing a rare sling chair by the incomparable Angel Pazmino. Recently and painstakingly restored by our team of craftsmen this iconic chair has a new lease on life and we love t...Category
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
MaterialsJacaranda
- High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Hans Wegner in Knoll Fabric, USA, c. 1960Located in Deland, FLUnlike any piece we've ever seen this extraordinary chair and ottoman set, styled after Hans Wegner, is as comfortable as it is architecturally stunning. Constructed of solid English...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWalnut
- Set of Two '2' Mid Century Modern Accent Lounge Chairs After Paul McCobb, 1950sBy Paul McCobbLocated in Deland, FLThe answer is "Yes," this complimentary set does belong in your living room. They boast a handsome build and profound lines that promise to bring closure to your room. There's only o...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric
- Mid Century Modern Sculptural Barrel Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody, c. 1960sBy Lawrence PeabodyLocated in Deland, FLAn iconic design by Lawrence Peabody. The chair is found in pink vinyl with contrasting black well cord and back buttons. If the upholstery isn't to your taste or if you have a diffe...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsNaugahyde
- Hans Wegner Danish Lounge Chair CH28 Sawback, 1950s ScandinavianBy Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. WegnerLocated in Lyon, FROriginal CH28 sawback lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, Denmark, for Carl Hansen & Sons in massive teak. Minor sign.Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Brown Danish Oak Lounge ChairBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in Weesp, NLA pure and minimalistic design by Hans Wegner. The GE-265 high back lounge chair. Produced with outstanding craftsmanship by GETAMA in the 1960s. This beautiful oak lounge chair has...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950By Hans J. WegnerLocated in Costa Mesa, CAHans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model CH-22, ca. 1950. Very early original Hans J. Wegner CH-22 lounge chair. Frame is original and paperboard seating has been rewoven to exacting ori...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsPapercord, Oak, Teak
- Pair of CH44 Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960sBy Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. WegnerLocated in Stockholm, SEDesigned in 1965 by Hans J. Wegner. This pair is from the 1970s, produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark. Very good original condition.Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsRope
- Hans J. Wegner "CH28" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, Carl Hansen & Sons, 1950sBy Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. WegnerLocated in Odense, DKEarly production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood ...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195osBy Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. WegnerLocated in Stockholm, SEPair of beautiful “CH 27” lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak and rattan. Beautiful pattern in the rattan and whimsical carved “horns” at the tops of the backs.Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsRattan, Oak
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.