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Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, Steel
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Brushed Steel
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 loveseat features clean, modern lines perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
H 28 in W 82.5 in D 30 in
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
H 28 in W 82.5 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the Century 2000 lounge chair features clean, modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 240 lounge chair features unparalleled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair
H 28 in W 34 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
stainless steel frame. Hans J. Wegner’s expertise for sculptured design and demand for quality craftsmanship
Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Stained 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner flag halyard easy chair with original white steel frame and black shoes, orange neck
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Early Edition Flag Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 45.28 in
Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Model AP 46
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ox chairs, model AP 46 by Hans J. Wegner. A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1960. Black leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An early c. 1950 Flag Halyard chair in very good vintage condition. Hans Wegner conceived this
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair, Down Top
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the Century 2000 lounge chair features clean, modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare and well-constructed pair of Wegner Model JH 812 lounge chairs in chrome-plated steel
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner model “AP38” pony hide chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner model “AP38” chair for AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s Additional Information: Materials
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Century 2000 Loveseat
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in the year 2000, the Century 2000 loveseat was one of his final
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Century 2000 Loveseat
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Loveseat
H 29 in W 61 in D 32 in
Pair of easy chairs model JH 703 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of JH 703 easy chairs by Hans J. Wegner / Johannes Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Oak
H 28 in W 58.25 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Oak
H 28 in W 82.5 in D 30 in
Wegner Ox Chair-Russet Brown/Brushed Stainless Steel-by HansJ. Wegner Fredericia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner, the Ox Chair is an iconic statement piece with an indisputable presence
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Edition AP Stolen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Hans J. Wegner ox chairs with tubular steel frame upholstered with light canvas fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Early Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Wing Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
We have for sale a stunning pair of original, early wing chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
H 32 in W 83 in D 29.5 in
Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Lacquered 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3-sofa features clean, modern lines perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Stained Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Stained Oak
H 28 in W 82.5 in D 30 in
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Stained Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Stained Oak
H 28 in W 58.25 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
H 28 in W 82.5 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner Century 2000 3-Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in the year 2000, the Century 2000 3-seat sofa was one of his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 801 - Reupholstered easy chair in new textile (Malou Ocre from Pierre Frey) on steel frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of JH 801 easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs and Stool Model EJ-100 by Erik Jørgensen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stool model EJ-100 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Erik Jørgensen in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair in like new Condition! Was used in a show
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Ox-chair Queen model AP-47. Easy chair with tubular steel frame. Sides, seat and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
Hans J. Wegner Ox-Chair Queen for Ap-Stolen
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair model AP34 by Danish designer Hans Wegner was designed in 1957 as a part of a series
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
1960s Reupholstered Orange Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen. Exceptional modern chair. Designed in 1958, on
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen J.H 502 Swivel Chair
By Johannes Andersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful original example of this super rare swivel chair by Hans J.Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Flag Halyard chair lounge chair PP 225 new edition. The Flag Halyard Hans Wegner is a tribute to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2021 Carl Hansen & Son CH106 Square Coffee Table by Hans Wegner in Glass & Steel
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
steel base and glass top, were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceedingly rare Hans J. Wegner Model A721 cognac leather and oak early Danish Mid-century
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kastrup Chair In Cognac Leather Model AP40 By Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The AP40 lounge chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1958, is a remarkable part of the minimalist
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Green Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen. Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport chair by AP
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Purple Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Hans J. Wegner airport chair by AP. Stolen reupholstered in purple fabric Exceptional
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair Reupholstered in Black Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen. Exceptional modern chair. of it´s time Designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs in Pierre Frey Mohair Velvet, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
stainless steel frame. Hans J. Wegner’s expertise for sculptured design and demand for quality craftsmanship
Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans J. Wegner Swivel Chair, oak and elegance leather, PP502, Denmark
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The iconic Hans J. Wegner Swivel chair with oak back and armrest. Seat of the highest quality
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wing chair by Carl Hansen, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

60s, Danish Design by H.J.Wegner, Chair Ap38, Completely Restored, Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarm, 82
H.J.Wegner, airport chair, model AP38. Completely restored in natural cognac Italian leather with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
-chair' model AP-46. Lounge chair and ottoman with tubular steel frame. Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Valet Chair by PP Møbler, Denmark, Pine and teak
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wegner's iconic valet chair takes his abilities in design, scaling, proportion and craftsmanship to
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wing / Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Labeled
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Wing / Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Labeled Hans Wegner for
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool

2010s CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oculus Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2018 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen 2x Available
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. They date to circa 2018
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Blue Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Wing chair, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At the
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beige Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oculus Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Model Airport Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Airport chair, model AP40, is a design from 1959 by Hans J. Wegner for the Kastrup Airport in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Melange Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oculus Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2018 CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Oculus Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2021 CH445 Wing Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair dates to 2021 and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Hans Wegner Steel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hans wegner steel chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every hans wegner steel chair was constructed with great care. There are 115 variations of the antique or vintage hans wegner steel chair you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a hans wegner steel chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A hans wegner steel chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one hans wegner steel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and GETAMA produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Steel Chair?

Prices for a hans wegner steel chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $610 and can go as high as $71,909, while the average can fetch as much as $6,332.

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