Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk (Kontour - Model A 164 ) by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, ca. 1965, Denmark.
Composed of a stainless steel frame supporting a solid teak surface ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stainless Steel
High Bookcase In Oak With 4 Shevels By Hans J. Wegner For Ry Furniture
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall oak bookcase designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Classic Danish design with 4 shelves.
— Designer: Hans J. Wegner
— Manufacturer: Ry Møbelfabrik
— Mater...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Hans Wegner Danish Mid Century Rosewood Sideboard
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
Hans Wegner rosewood sideboard RY26 made by RY Mobler, Denmark 1950’s.
This beautiful Hans Wegner Ry26 sideboard, designed in 1948 for Ry ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Hans Wegner Danish Modern AT-33 Teak and Oak Sewing Table for Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautifully crafted early example of model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker, Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table has two exte...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak, Wicker, Oak
Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza and Hutch
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza and Hutch
This credenza with hutch measures: 71 wide x 20.5 deep x 71 inches high
Fair Vintage Condition - Piece has stai...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Oak Shelf Cabinet or Bookcase
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler Cabinet RY100 in Oak. Top sits on bottom. Rattan fronts.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rattan, Oak
Hans Wegner Teak President Tambour Door Credenza Sideboard
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Elegant President credenza in teak designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by Ry Mobler. This handsome credenza has smooth sliding tambour doors with chrome and teak pull...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Hans Wegner President Sideboard for Ry Møbler
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenza by Hans Wegner. Stunning credenza with tambour doors which reveal a spacious interior storage area. Inside include...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
$5,000 Sale Price
41% Off
Hans Wegner for PJ Møbler Mid-Century Danish Solid Oak Desk with Pullout Drawers
By P.J. Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Danish (1970s) rectangular oak table desk having 4 pullout drawers with sculpted round knobs (the right drawer can be locked), and rounded corners resting on cylindrical ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Midcentury Cabinet in Oak by Hans Wegner, Danish Design 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet in oak, designed by Hans J Wegner for RY cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 / President by Ry Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model RY-25 / President designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Vintage Wall Cabinet Cabinet Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage wall cabinet cabinet Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler
period 60's
designs Hans Wegner R.Y. Mobler Denmark
conditions good light signs of use
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1960s Danish Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak, Teak
$3,838 Sale Price
28% Off
Large wall unit by Hans Wegner for Ry møbler, Denmark 1970s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ECHT, NL
Large modular wall unit. Designed by legendary designer Hans Wegner and made by Ry møbler.
The unit has 2 low cabinets. Topped of with a low bookcase and a tall cabinet with two slid...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
$9,649 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Modell RY 26 Sideboard in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Modell RY 26 Sideboard in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s
in used condition.
The sideboard has some signs of use and age.
One big spot on the top
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wicker, Wood, Teak
RY 25 sideboard in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY 25 sideboard in teak by Hans J. Wegner / RY Møbler.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Teak
Oak Drop Leaf End Table for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautifully crafted early example end or side table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker, Andreas Tuck. This teak and oak table has two extendable sid...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak, Teak
1940s Hans Wegner Tall Teak Cabinet, with 2 Carved Doors and Pull-out Leaf
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
1940s Hans Wegner Tall teak cabinet, front with two sliding doors and pull-out leaf. Doors with carved, fluted pattern in relief. Interior of ash with trays and adjustable shelves. B...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Early RY25 Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard, model RY25 in finest oak by Hans J. Wegner for RY Møbler 1950s In front with sliding doors and inside with shelfes and drawers. Doors with beautiful handles. Early product...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Danish Modern Oak Hans Wegner Writing Desk
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A writing desk in oak that exemplifies studio level woodworking. A design by Hans J. Wegner known as the “Classic Desk” which references traditional Scandinavian cabinetmaking.
This...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
RY 25 linen presse cabinet in oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
RY tall cabinet in oak by Hans J. Wegner / Ry Møbler
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By CFC Silkeborg, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Design desk
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Danish vintage desk. A classic! This model AT-305 was designed in 1955 by Hans J. Wegner en and produced and branded by Adreas Tuck. The design desk has an oak base with three drawers. The right drawer can be locked and the left drawer has a pen tray. See pictures.
The top is made of teak with folding drawers...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak, Teak
Oak Sideboard with Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Oak Sideboard with bookcase top designed by Hans J. Wegner
for Ry Mobler.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
1960s Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck AT325 Desk in Rosewood and Steel
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rosewood and Steel Desk, Model AT 325, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck in Denmark in 1960. This example was executed with a rosewood top, having two lockable sh...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
1970s Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Denmark Tambour Oak Cabinet Storage System
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare vintage Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen of Denmark oak tambour storage unit/cabinet. This rare cabinet was part of a larger storage system, which allowed for the creation of fabulous modules for storage.
This example carries its original Johannes Hansen label and original key.
The Wood faces...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit Room Divider by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner
Use alone or add to your wall system with this single column in teak designed by Hans...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Price Upon Request
Hans J. Wegner case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Hans J. Wegner case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 78 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Rud Rasmussen, and Mogens Koch. Prices for Hans J. Wegner case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,124 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,848.
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Questions About Hans J. Wegner Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
- 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 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. - 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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