Hans J. Wegner Furniture
Danish, 1914-2007
Best known for his chairs and other 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 Hans Wegner’s best chair designs 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.
Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four
Sawbuck
Dining Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood grain.
The "CH28" Saw Buck chair...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
CH29 Sawbuck Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Søn, 1960s
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
conic CH29 chair, also known as the “Sawbuck” chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. This example features a solid oak frame with a beautifully contrast...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Oak
1950´s Early Edition Patinated Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair with Original Leather
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Early edition patinated Hans Wegner sawbuck chair with original leather by Carl Hansen & Søn
The iconic "Sawbuck chair" was designed by Han...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Oak
CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Sawbuck lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & son
oiled oak and cognac-coloured leather
recently upholstered
early models
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Oak
1960s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Son CH28P Sawbuck Oak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a solid oak Sawbuck lounge chair, model CH28P, designed by Hans Wegner in 1951. This particular piece was produced by Carl Hansen & S√∏n in the 1960s. The design features a s...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Metal
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak
Leather, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An icon of 20th century seating design still celebrated 72 years after its introduction—the Sawbuck chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Oak
$8,417 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Hans J Wegner Dining Room Set 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs
AT 310 Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite
Complete Dining Room Set, featuring 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, and a vintage AT 3...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Sawbuck or AT 303 dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Sawbuck’ or ‘AT 303’ dining table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950’s. This cross-legged dining table features a top made out of teak, a frame made out of ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Chrome
$4,308 Sale Price
20% Off
1950´s Set of Two Fully Restored Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chairs in Ebonized Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
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 Furniture
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Oak
$3,590 Sale Price / set
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CH28 “Sawbuck” Chair in Teak Wood and Leather by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a “Sawbuck” chair design by Hans Wegner and hand built by the Carl Hansen and Son funiture manufacturers in Denmark. Frame consists of solid walnut wood in a modified X shap...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans J. Wegner Mid-Century Sawbuck Dining Chair CH29 Teak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in München, BY
Hans Wegner sawbuck chair model CH 29 for Carl Hansen. Originally designed in 1951. The year of manufacture of this chair is probably 1971 (m...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
2021 CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech, Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH29P Sawbuck Dining Chair made with a black beech frame and black leather seat. The seat leather appears to be Loke 7150. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Beech, Leather, Foam
Hans J Wegner oak armchair Model Ch 28 Sawbuck for Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Hans J Wegner armchair model CH 28 in Solid oak for Carl Hansen & Sons, later upholstery. Denmark 1960s
Good condition
Hans J. Wegner's CH28P Armchair, designed in 1951, incorp...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
Early Pair CH-28 Oak Easychairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early pair of Ch-28 „Sawbuck“ easychairs / sawbuck chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1951. Prod. 1950s. in solid oak. Original fabric. price p.set. If you want a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
CH-28 Teak and Unika Vaev Easychair by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Ch-28 „Sawbuck“ easychair / sawbuck chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1951. Prod. 1960s in teak. In good vintage condition, with old Unika Vaev fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner by Andreas Tuck Dining Table 303 in Oak and Metal, Denmark, 1950
s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Hans J. Wegner “Sawbuck” Dining Table (Model AT-303) for Andreas Tuck, c. 1950s — Oak Version
This iconic dining table, often referred to as the “Sawbuck Table” (Model AT-303), was ...
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1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Metal
Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare sideboard model Ry-26 designed by Hans J. Wegner with unusual triangular shaped puzzel piece legs. Made in Denmark by Ry-Møbler during the 1950s. The cabinet is made from t...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Brass
Oak and cane sideboard RY20 by Hans J. Wegner, RY Møbler, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
High board or double cabinet model RY20 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by RY Møbler, this example stamped February 1962. Made rom oak with contrasting cane on the upper sliding doors. Inside of the cabinet in light maple. Nice details and attention to wood grain on all surfaces. Very good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina.
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Cane, Maple, Oak
Teak and oak chest of drawers RY16 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hägersten, SE
Chest of drawers model RY16 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by RY Møbler during the 1950s. Made from teak with oak runners and oak dowel details. Inside of drawers made from light beech. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Small scratch on the top surface (pictured)
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Furniture
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Beech, Oak, Teak
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Hans J. Wegner furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,167 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 368 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Hans J. Wegner were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, and Børge Mogensen. Prices for Hans J. Wegner furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $170 and can go as high as $110,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,031.
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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024To tell if a Wishbone chair is real, closely examine its construction. A genuine chair will usually have a one-piece back and armrest unit with no visible seams, and the legs should be smooth with an equal, regularly shaped taper. In addition, the seat will typically have a very tight paper weave. Genuine Wishbone chairs often have a label with the Carl Hansen logo and Hans Wegner's signature hidden under their seats. However, these labels can come loose and may be missing, even on real Wishbone chairs. If you're unsure about the authenticity of your piece, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Find a variety of Wishbone chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Hans Wegner furniture, familiarize yourself with the Danish designer's pieces by conducting some online research. He is particularly well known for his chairs, including the Peacock chair, a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair, and the Wishbone chair, which has a distinctive Y-shaped back splat.
Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally rescaled English wingback chair, while his 1963 Shell chair has a curved surfboard-shaped seat.
Wegner's primary material was wood, so pieces crafted out of composites, plastics or metals are less likely to be by Wegner. Some of his pieces do bear his signature, but not all do. As a result, experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist with the identification process.
On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Hans Wegner furniture. - 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, 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, 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, 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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