Wegner for Johannes Hansen fliptop Coffee Table, 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Hans J. Wegner (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 72.75 in (184.79 cm)Depth: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Refinished. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Seattle, WA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5748232903442
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: Seattle, WA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and LeatherBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in Seattle, WAAt the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Cherry
- Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa Daybed Model GE7 in Teak and Cane 1950sBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in Seattle, WADesigned by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated oak frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden space fo...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
MaterialsCane, Teak
- Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in TeakBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in Seattle, WASet of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak, with plywood seating. in original condition, beautiful patina. All stamped undern...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsTeak
- 1965 La Fonda Coffee Table By Charles and Ray Eames for La Fonda RestaurantBy Charles and Ray EamesLocated in Seattle, WAThis La Fonda Coffee Table was part of the "La Fonda Group" Furniture line for Alexander Girard's La Fonda Restaurant in the Time-Life Building. ...Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsAluminum
- Hans Wegner For Andreas Tuck "Saw Horse" Extendable Dining Table in Teak and OakBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in Seattle, WANicknamed "Saw Horse" Table for the unique cross leg design, this restored AT-309 dining table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck can fit up to 10 seats with the extendable lea...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and PapercordBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in Seattle, WAAt the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Autumn Exhibition in 1943, Wegner presented his first version of a chair inspired by an old Chinese chair, which he had...Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
MaterialsPapercord, Oak
- Bench by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1950sBy Hans J. Wegner, Johannes HansenLocated in Stockholm, SESolid teak. Measurements: H: 30 cm/ 11 3/4" B: 43 cm/ 17" L: 120 cm/ 47 1/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic ...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsTeak
- Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Reversible Top Coffee Table, SignedBy Hans J. WegnerLocated in Wargrave, BerkshireHans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. A reverse topped coffee table with oak frame, stamped by maker, and a top of teak on one side and black formica on the other . Exc...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
- Rare Solid Oak Coffee Table by Hans Wegner for Johannes HansenBy Hans J. Wegner, Johannes HansenLocated in Berkeley, CAOrigin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen Era: 1960s Materials: Oak Measurements: 67" wide x 23.5" deep x 19.5" tall Condition: In excellent condition.Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak
- Hans J. Wegner Bench for Johannes HansenBy Hans J. Wegner, Johannes HansenLocated in Copenhagen, DKBench or occasional table by Hans J. Wegner. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Oak and teak.Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
MaterialsOak, Teak
- 1955 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Reversible Top Coffee / Side Table in OakBy Hans J. Wegner, Johannes HansenLocated in Philadelphia, PAListed for sale is a Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen flip top coffee table (or could be used as a large end table). The table appears to be constructed from brown oak, which has pati...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak
- Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Oak 38” Diameter Coffee Table.By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. WegnerLocated in Chicago, ILHans Wegner Oak CH008 Coffee Table for Carl Hansen and Son. Finish is a clear lacquer over natural wood. No stains or color added. If you prefer to have a color pigmented finish, we ...Category
2010s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak
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.