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Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern set by Hans Wegner refinished in black. Paper cord seats, sculpted frames
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Hans Wegner WISHBONE Chairs, Set of 10
By Carl Hansen
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007); Carl Hansen (Denmark) Marking(s
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Hans Wegner WISHBONE Chairs, Set of 10
Hans Wegner WISHBONE Chairs, Set of 10
H 28.5 in W 22.25 in D 17.75 in
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH24 Pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 4 chairs model CH24 in oak and Danish rope, designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 for Carl Hansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
produced ones. This iconic model created in 1950 by Hans Wegner is also known as the "Wishbone chair" and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Wishbone Danish Dining Chairs CH 24
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of authentic Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 wishbone dining chairs in white oak with paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of CH-24 arm chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1950. Often
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Set of Six Early Wegner Wishbone CH-24 Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six model CH-24 dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. These
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
status in the canon of Scandinavian modern furniture, Hans J. Wegner's "Wishbone chair" or "Y chair" was
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
four Wegner Wishbone chairs. Five of the shelves in this system has never been used before and has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this rarely seen ottoman to accompany his Wishbone seating for Carl Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
Wishbone Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner
H 16.75 in W 19 in D 16.75 in
Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 24 - set of 6 'Wishbone' chairs in beech and woven paper yarn. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Collection of 6 Hans Wegner Chairs, Wishbone, Heart, CH33
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Collection of six Hans Wegner dining chairs consisting of two wishbone, two heart, and two CH33
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Oak Wishbone Chairs made by Carl Hansen&Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
the chairs. Resume Set of six authentic Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner Made from
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Wishbone Chair, Model CH24, by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The Wishbone chairs, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Wishbone Chair, Model CH24, by Hans J. Wegner
Wishbone Chair, Model CH24, by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
'8' Hans Wegner-Style Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Wegner's timeless taste, the Wishbone chair has been continually reproduced by a variety of manufacturers
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A colorful and unique chair styled after Hans Wegner's iconic Wishbone design. This chair is full
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Ebonized Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, ca. 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Hans J. Wegner CH24 "Wishbone" chairs in ebonized oak and woven
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Cherry CH24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1990s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Cherry CH24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1990s. Designed in 1949 by Danish
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Pair of 'Wishbone' Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, pair of 'Wishbone' chairs, model 'CH24', oak, papercord
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair in oak and papercord circa 1959 Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Iconic wishbone chair, model number CH24, designed by Hans Wegner and imported by Illums
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in bari, IT
Nordic style chairs by Hans Wegner for Frans & Sons
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Pair of Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner
Pair of Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Wood

2021 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner in Soft Yellow / Hollyhock
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech wood frame, painted Hollyhock yellow
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Papercord

Set of Twelve Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of twelve wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Six Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Mahogany
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Papercord

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three (sold separately) Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Magrethe wool from Nevotex and good quality
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in black pure aniline leather and good
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in mokka aniline leather and good
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in cognac boucle and good quality
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair Ch24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in cognac vintage aniline leather
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair Ch24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair Ch24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in canvas with leather tubing and
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in cognac pure aniline leather and
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in cognac pure aniline leather and
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in black leather and good quality
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24. Made in black leather and good quality
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Hans Wegner CH24 Vintage Oak Wishbone Y Chair for Carl Hansen Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Hans J. Wegner Iconic Wishbone Chair. Model CH24 in oiled oak and papercord. Vintage version from
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & Black Paint for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & black paint for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord, Wood

Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Mahogany and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in mahogany and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Papercord, Wood

Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & white oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Wood

Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Teak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in teak and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak, Wood

Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Mahogany, Wood

2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

2021 Set of 7 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of seven Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Early Hans J. Wegner Pair Oak CH24 Wishbone Chairs Carl Hansen and Sons Denmark
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we offer this rare and early original matched pair of Hans J. Wegner
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Jute, Oak

6 Vintage "Wishbone" Style Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hardwoods in a classic Scandinavian modern style, reminiscent of Hans Wegner's iconic "Wishbone" chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Teak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Mahogany Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the CH24 or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Wegner Wishbone For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wegner wishbone you’re looking for. Each wegner wishbone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and papercord. Find 147 options for an antique or vintage wegner wishbone now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the wegner wishbone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wegner wishbone made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wegner wishbone over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Carl Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wegner Wishbone?

Prices for a wegner wishbone start at $78 and top out at $77,500 with the average selling for $2,500.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans 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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.