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.
Dining Table in Teak by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen.
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table with two leaves in well patinated teak designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner . The table is made by Willy Beck in the 1960s. Great original condition. Length is L. 130 and 240...
Teak
$11,310
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 37.01 in
Hans Wegner extendable Dining Table in Teak Wood for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Berlin, DE
Extendable teak table by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Andreas Tuck in Denmark. The total length in the extended position is 240 cm. When the two extra leaves in the center are remove...
Teak
$3,842
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Teak Dining Table AT-312 by Hans J. Wegner for Andres Tuck, 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Iconic AT-312 dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andres Tuck in the 1950s. Crafted in teak, the table features practical extension leaves for additional seating....
Teak
Hans Wegner Flip Top Dining Table / Desk in Teak + Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: Andreas Tuck Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: Closed: 33.75" wide x 22.5" deep x 29" tall Open: 45" wide x 33.75" x d...
Oak, Teak
$3,360Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Dining Table with Extensions in Teak Designed by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant Dining Table with Extensions in Teak, a timeless creation by renowned designer Hans J. Wegner and masterfully crafted by Andreas Tuck in the 1960s. This exquisite dining tab...
Teak
$9,644
H 28.75 in W 30.12 in D 40.16 in
Hans J. Wegner Dining Table for Andreas Tuck, Oak & Teak, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and teak. Measurements: L: 76.5 cm / 2’ 6” W: 102 cm / 3’ 4” H: 73 cm / 2’ 4 3/4" L with extension: 198 cm / 6’ 4”. Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well ...
Oak, Teak
$9,662
H 28.35 in W 89.77 in D 33.86 in
Hans Wegner model AT-309 dining table in teak Andreas Tuck Denmark 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A rare model AT-309 dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark. Combining a warm teak tabletop with a solid oak frame, the table feature...
Brass
$1,355
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Dining Table Made In Teak With Dutch Extension, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table in teak is a beautiful and functional piece of furniture in Danish design from the 1960s. The table is made of high-quality teak wood, which is known for its durabi...
Teak
$11,367
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck AT-318 dining table in teak 2 extensions
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in PARIS, FR
Mid century Danish dining table with a full of grain teak top (and 2 extensions) by the great designer Hans Wegner, in the original edition executed by cabinetmake Andreas Tuck (sign...
Stainless Steel
$3,069
H 28.35 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Table in Teak and Oak, 4/8 Seats
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian dining table in teak and oak legs, 4/8 seat, by Yngve Ekström.
Teak
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