Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Danish, 1914-2007
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.
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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of ten arm chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1970, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Hemp, Oak
Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak
Viintage Oak and Teak CH23 Side Chair by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak and teak side chair model CH23 for Carl Hansen & son by Hans Wegner. this timeless design one of the well known designs of dining chairs. they feature oak frames with b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Papercord, Oak, Teak
Set of Six Hans Wegner GE-525 Dining Chairs, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of six dining room chairs, model GE525, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA in the 1960s, in smoked oak and light colored, speck...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Wool, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
This gorgeous piece of mid century design is as functional as it as beautiful. The seat folds up to create a rack fo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Brass
1950´s Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather by Carl Hansen & Søn
The iconic "Sawbuck chair" was designed by Hans Wegner...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak
20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three side chairs made of hand crafted teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen with heart shaped seats, three sculpted legs and seat backs, in good condition. Model H 4013. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, Denmark, Scandinavia.
Measures: seat: 15" H x 17" W x 15" D.
Hans Jorgensen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Teak
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair"
By Plan Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1941 Fully Restored Danish Hans J. Wegner Oak Dining Chair "City Hall Chair reupholstered in white fabric.
The chair was one of Hans J. Weg...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak
Midcentury "China" Chair in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in solid mahogany and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen A/S. Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Mahogany
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 condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Papercord, Oak
Four Vintage 1950s CH-23 Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Teak & Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of four wonderful 1950s CH-23 dining chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen.
In teak, beech and oak they feature eye-catching oak joinery in the teak backrests. The success o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Beech, Oak, Teak
PP 68 Final Chair by Hans Wegner, with Leather Seat
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PP68 elbow chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, Denmark 1987. Sculpturally carved oak with original cognac saddle leather seat. Maker’s stamp on un...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Hans Wegner designed, mid-century, white lacquered rocking chair with woven rope seat. Wegner's early interest in the rocking chair as a design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Wood
Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen in Cherry and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
At 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...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Leather, Cherry
Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rare pair of Danish modern Teak chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen circa 1954. The chairs are upholstered with ori...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s side chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner, with arms, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable. Priced individually.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Oak
Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early set. The color of the wood and cane on the backs has aged so wonderfully that we hav...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
At 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...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stackable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top rail of oak, Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak, Teak
1950´s Set of Two Fully Restored Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chairs in Ebonized Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s set of two fully restored Hans Wegner "Sawbuck" chairs in ebonized oak.
The "Sawbuck chair" was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 named after and inspired by the sawbucks yo...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak
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 condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Chair FH 4103 Heart Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hans J. Wegner stockable ‘heart’ tripod chairs, the seat made of the veneered teak frame and top rail of teak, Designed in 1952. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model FH 4103...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early pair. The color of the wood and cane on the backs has aged so wonderfully that we have lef...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Six Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of 6 Wegner PP66 "Chinese Chairs" for PP Mobler in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
At 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...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Oak and Cane Round Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH501 oak dining chair with cane seat, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
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 modern chair. Of its time designed in 1958, on tub...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oak and Papercord Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak side chair with papercord woven seat.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
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 tubular-steel frames with sharp triangle boomerang shape. Seat have been reupholstere...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair, Reupholstered in Green Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen.
Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport chair by AP. Stolen Reupholstered in Green Fabric
Exceptional...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Steel
Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with newly recaned seats. Comfortable and sculptural these chairs look beautiful from any an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings upward to hang trousers and hidden storage for pocket contents.
Conceived in 1953...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Brass
1950s Chinese Chair by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The Chinese Chair designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Cherry wood frame featuring a sinuous back and arm design with a natural leather seat cushion. Designed in 19...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Cherry
Hans Wegner Dining Chairs in William Morris Blackthorn, Pair
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This rare dining chair pair was such a find! The oak is in wonderful shape. We thought William Morris's Blackthorn fabric would be the perfect complement to the subtle carved floral ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Airport Chair Reupholstered in Black Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner AP38 'Airport' chair by A.P. Stolen.
Exceptional modern chair. of it´s time Designed in 1958, on tubular-steel frames. Seat have been reupholstered with black Kvadrat Ha...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Steel
Very Rare Wegner Side Chair in Originally Red Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Wood
Set of Four Hans Wegner Teak Dining Chairs Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four teak dining chairs by Hans Wegner.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Hans J. Wegner Set of 10 Airport Chairs by A.P. Stolen Inc. Re-Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Knebel, DK
Hans Wegner set of 10 AP38 'Airport' chairs by A.P. Stolen.
The exceptional modern chairs designed in 1958, on tubular-steel frames with sharp triangle boomerang shaped details on b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern "Airport" Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern “Airport” chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by AP Stolen. Set has been recently reupholstered in Kjellerup Vaeveri "Blans" Danish ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Chrome
Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare set of four (4) armless dining chairs retaining the original green oxhide upholstery.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Teak, Leather
Hans Wegner Venus Chair Model GE1936 for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic shell chair with backrest and seat in walnut veneer on a base of soap treated oak is a 2015 re-issue by GETAMA of the Classic chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948. Wh...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Side Chairs
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Oak, Walnut, Wool
Hans J. Wegner side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner side chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hans J. Wegner side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 44 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original side chairs by Hans J. Wegner were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Fritz Hansen, Kai Kristiansen, and Arne Jacobsen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $42,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,242.
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- Is Hans Wegner real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hans Wegner is indeed a real person. He was a prolific furniture designer affectionately referred to as “the master of the chair”. Throughout his lifetime, he created 500 chairs, all considered masterpieces. Shop a collection of Hans Wegner’s furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I pronounce Hans Wegner?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Hans Wegner, say "Hans VEG-ner." His last name is Danish. Native speakers of the language may say the surname like "VAY-ner," but "VEG-ner" is the standard in English. Find a selection of Hans Wegner furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify a Hans Wegner chair, look for hallmarks of his style. Most joints feature mortise and tenon construction, and armrests and seat supports are often hand-sculpted. Nearly all of his chair frames are solid wood. A piece fashioned out of wood composites is unlikely to be genuine. Find a collection of expertly vetted Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Hans J. Wegner was famous for creating chairs and other types of seating. Some of the Danish designer's most well-known pieces include the Papa Bear chair, the Round chair, the Wishbone chair and the China chair. Find a collection of Hans J. Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Hans Wegner chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. The Danish furniture designer did design his pieces with functionality in mind, striving to craft chairs that users would enjoy sitting in. Many of his chairs built upon traditional designs, such as the Peacock chair inspired by the classic Windsor chair. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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