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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Bench by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model designed for Johannes Hansen.
Solid teak.
Measurements:
L: 194 cm/ 6' 5"
W: 42.5 cm/ 16 3/4"
H: 31 cm/ 12 1/4".
Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well kn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Lounge Chair AP-16 by AP-Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans Wegner lounge chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Teak. Refinished and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This iconic chair, made with 250 metres o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Teak Ladies' Desk "RY 32" by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, model named “RY 32”. Shallow design with one drawer with nicely sculpted knob handles.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rocking Chair in Oak with Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rocking Chair in Oak with Newly Reupholstered Wool Fabric by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and newly reupholstered in wool fabric
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
1956 Hans J. Wegner-Cabinet Mod. AT 34 wood manufactured by Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Milan, IT
“Many foreigners have asked me how we made the Danish style. And I’ve answered that it was rather a continuous process of purification.”
Promoter of a synergy between modernity, cra...
Category
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight Hans Wagner "Round" Dining Chairs in Teakwood
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Eight Hans Wagner "Round" Dining Chairs in Teakwood, by Johannes Hansen
Denmark, 1950
Featuring a timeless and elegant combination of oiled teakwood and cain, the chair showca...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Versatile Chaise Lounge or Daybed in Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, chaise lounge with ottoman model GE01, oak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1954
This chaise lounge consists out of two sections. An adjustable lounge chai...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six oak and paper cord "Wishbone" chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
CH24 'Wishbone' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and made in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Han...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Sabre Leg Table Model AT-304 for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner oak dining table with two drop-leaves and cross-legs, stretchers of brass. Very fine condition.
Designed by Wegner 1950 and manufactured by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, A. P. Stolen 1951
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' chair with arms of teak and legs of oak, upholstered with light soft fabric.
Designed 1951 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, model AP19.
Very f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955
Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stools in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottomans or stools, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955
Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'Hammock Chair', for Getama, 1967
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare Hans J. Wegner Hammock chaise lounge.
Beautiful patinated oak frame and original halyard with copper details.
Light linen fabric cushion with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Teak ''Papa Bear'' Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Montreal, QC
Teak ''Papa Bear'' chair and ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Bearing the tag: "Furnituremakers Danish Control"
Provenance: Acquired in 1959 by the original owner | Private ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of CH44 Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Oak and rush lounge chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen.
Two pairs available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model JH54 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model JH54 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama,
Denmark, 1950
Lacquered steel frame, wooden "shoes", textile and chromed steel top...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Teak and Rattan Coffee Table, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful teak coffee table with a rattan shelf by Hans J. Wegner, model “AT10”. The warm teak nuance contrasts nicely with the blonde rattan.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Papa Bear Chair by Hans Wegner for A.P Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Papa Bear chair designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen. Upholstered in Larsen / Sedona / Seaglass
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, sofa, model 'CH103', leather, metal, Denmark, 1970s
The CH103 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn is a modern three-seat sofa ideal fo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Dining Chair in Oak and Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'GE-236/3' Three Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, three-seat sofa model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s
Beautiful sofa by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner. This sofa has a solid oak frame with the constructio...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Chrome & Leather "Airport" Visitor Chairs by Wegner, Denmark, 1960's
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original black leather and chromed steel.
"Airport" chairs. Designed By Hans J. Wegner Manufactured By A.P, Stolen Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner Rare Desk in Oak and Teak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, desk JH571, teak, oak, metal, Denmark, design 1953
Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This is mostly...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, ‘New Papa Bear’ lounge chair, model AP69, oak, reupholstered in Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, Denmark, 1968/69
This D...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
"AT-312" Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oak and teak “AT-312” dining table was designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s and its title of ‘iconic’ is well deserved. Created by a designer who is credited as one of the main ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of 'Wishbone' chairs, model 'CH24', oak, papercord, Denmark, design 1950, production afterwards
The Wishbone chair is one of the best know...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman.
Original oiled finish to Teak "paws" and legs
Original upholstery
The lounge chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Six Hans Wegner Dining Chairs, Model CH34 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare set of six CH34 armchairs designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960s. Sculpted teak and adjustable backs. Original black leather seats (one ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs Variant of Model JH507 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 16 dining chairs variant of model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner "President" Teak Tambour-Door Credenza
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A teak "President" credenza with tambour doors designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler.
Category
Vintage 1960s Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Midcentury "the Chair" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautifully designed and crafted teak and rattan “The Chair” armchair by Hans J. Wegner.
“The Chair” was designed in 1949 and became a huge success upon its launch. The model was im...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
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
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair Produced by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Hans Wegner AT-319 Rosewood & Steel Drop Leaf Dining Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Rosewood drop leaf AT-319 dining table designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-26 by RY Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model RY-26 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
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
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak and leather AP-30 stools designed by Hans Wegner for AP-Stolen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s.
Wenge, steel, and leather.
Set of six.
Measurements:
H: 81 cm/ 31 3/4''
W: 52 cm/ 20 1/2''
D: 42 cm/ 16 1...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wenge
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner
Produced by GETAMA in Denmark
Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion
1960s
Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of “CH 27” Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 195os
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair 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
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Hans Wegner "AT-309" Drop-Leaf Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “AT-309” dining table was designed by Hans Wegner in 1955 and its title of ‘iconic’ is well deserved. As it is no longer produced, this model has become a collector’s item ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Steel and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1970s
Additional Information:
Material: Steel and original leather
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Rare Armchair Model JH...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Papa Bear Armchair & Footrest, Hans Wegner, Denmark, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
The celebrated Papa Bear chair with matching footrest. Dimensions listed are for chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Dining Table in Rosewood and Steel by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Rosewood and Steel by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and steel
Style: midcentury, Scandinavian
Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge Chair in Oak and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, circa 1960s
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, flagline, sheepskin
Style: midcentury, Scandinavia
Very Rare Lounge Chair M...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
When this iconic model was released in 1950, the unusual combination of rope, white-varnished steel and sheepskin had never been seen before in the furniture industry. It was a way for Hans Wegner to demonstrate his ability to design innovative, practical and comfortable furniture with every possible material.
Unveiled in Copenhagen in 1950 at an exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark, the design received mixed reviews. Kaare Klint famously likened it to something from a gynaecologist’s office. But from the jump, fashion people fawned. It was splashed across magazines, models posing on its tightly wound string seat.
The Flaglinestol or Flag Halyard string-wrapped lounge chair quickly became a 21st-century icon. The story goes that in 1949 Wegner was at the beach, digging himself into the sand when he found the perfect lean-back position for seaside repose, which inspired him to make it in something more sturdy. This gave birth to this chair with its famous steel frame wrapped in rope commonly used for flagpoles. The ergonomic, spaceship-like form still looks innovative despite being over 70 years old. The bottom frame is made of a white-varnished steel structure with beechwood leg caps. The legs are splayed with the front ones connected by a stretcher, establishing the firm base for the body. The top-frame is made of chrome-plated steel that serves as the frame for the stretched halyard. Halyard rope, or flagpole rope, is traditionally used to raise and lower a flag on most external halyard flagpoles. The unusual combination of materials is continued by the cognac leather head pillow secured to the back. The chair is cosied up with sheepskin that - along with the headrest - softens the industrial shape of the steel.
This iconic Wegner model was already presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1950. For several decades it was manufactured by Danish brand Getama in small quantities. In the late ’80s it went out of production altogether. PP Møbler...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951.
Pair of armchairs with oak frame designed by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner. This...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Daybed Model GE-19 Produced by Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare daybed model GE-19 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Getama in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955
Hans Wegner created a coherent table which is achieved by the implementation of purely geo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Patinated Oak “Wishbone” Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF PATINATED OAK "WISHBONE" ARM CHAIRS
Designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark circa 1960s
Item # 204JIP27P
A lovely pair of Hans Wegner's iconic "Wishbone" arm...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Shelves Produced by Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall mounted shelves designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed steel legs which are delicate ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Teak W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. 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
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Wall Mounted Shelf Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall mounted shelf designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Vintage Modernist "W2" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six beautiful “W2” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with black leather seats. Great woodgrain that follows the lines of the seamlessly sculpted backrests.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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