Danish master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen is best known for a celebrated partnership with legendary Scandinavian modernist designer Hans Wegner that lasted half a century. The sophisticated and sculptural chairs, tables and cabinets that Wegner designed and Hansen built earned Wegner worldwide acclaim, and brought meaningful business opportunities to Hansen and his modest workshop.
Hansen was born in 1886 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in his early years, opening a workshop and showroom in Copenhagen. In 1927, he helped establish the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition. Later, at the age of 55, Hansen began working with Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner, then only 26. With Wegner creating and Hansen executing on his partner’s complex designs, they developed furniture to sell in Hansen's showroom. A business relationship of this type was common in 20th-century Danish furniture making, and Hansen and Wegner enjoyed a prolific and renowned collaboration.
Wegner’s career began in cabinetry before he transitioned to furniture design in the 1940s. He is among the most celebrated figures for collectors of mid-century modern and Scandinavian works of the era. One of the first well-known entries for the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibitions authored by Wegner and built by Hansen was the 1942 Lattice chair, a red Cuban mahogany dining room chair with an upholstered leather seat. The Peacock chair, an iconic design that followed in 1947, was the pair's take on a traditional English Windsor chair. It featured flattened spindles along the back resembling the feathers of a peacock tail — it wasn’t exactly an emblem of the pared-back functionality prioritized by Kaare Klint, Wegner’s former instructor at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
Wegner would go on to design nearly 500 chairs over the course of his life — among them are the Wishbone chair, the Papa Bear chair and the Round chair. The latter, which is often simply called “The Chair,” was manufactured by Hansen and made its debut at the Guild Exhibition in 1949. It was declared “the most beautiful chair in the world” by Interiors magazine a year later, and a pair of the iconic seats appeared on the first nationally televised presidential debate in the United States in 1960.
After Hansen died in 1961, his son, Poul Hansen, took over the business and continued working with Wegner. The company closed in the 1990s, but today, Hansen and Wegner's collaborative legacy endures in collections around the world.
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Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Cow Horn Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Danish Cow Horn Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 23.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 29.5 inches ...
Upholstery, Wood
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Danish Teak The Chair - Set of 12
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Mid Century Danish Teak The Chair - Set of 12 Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 20.5 deep x 30.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm hei...
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 501 Cane and Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 501 Mid Century Cane and Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 24.75 wide x 20.75 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 17.25 ...
Cane, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of 10 JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, circa 1950s. This early model is one...
Teak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner Round Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original model JH-503 round armchair in teak and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hanse. Sculptural teak frame has been gently polished and retains lovely patina. ...
Teak
Hans Wegner JH-503 Round Armchairs in Teak with Chocolate Leather Seats, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of six JH-503 armchairs in solid teak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, 1950s. This early model is one of W...
Teak
Set of six Midcentury "JH 701" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of six stunning “JH 701” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Steel legs, cognac leather seats and sculpted wenge backrests. Contrasting wood detail in the backrests.
Metal
Conference Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted and elegant armchair devoid of extraneous detailing, having an exposed solid teak frame and a gently curved seat and back in leather upholstery.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s-1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Hans Wegner cow horn (Kohornstol) chairs model JH 505, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Teak and rosewood inlay, with cane seat. Fast shipping worldwide...
Teak, Cane
JH 501 - Set of 6 'The Chair' dining chair in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 501 - Set of 6 'The Chair' dining chairs in patinated teak with wicker seat and back. Branded by manufacturer Johannes Hansen, designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Wicker, Teak
JH 501 - Set of 2 'The Chair' in oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 501 - 'The Chair' dining chair in patinated oak with a seat in wicker. Branded by the manufacturer Johannes Hansen. Designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Wicker, Oak
The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak "round" chair retaining the original upholstery with impressed stamp, "Johannes Hansen COPENHAGEN DENMARK".
Leather, Oak
$9,474 / set
Set of Four Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model JH 513 - Set of four armchairs in solid teak with new textile from Hermés Paris (Ophlaine Carchemire Orage). Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
Teak
Set of four "The Chair" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of four beautiful teak and leather “The Chair” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Smoothly sculpted wooden details and decorative joinery. “The Chair” was designed in 1949 and qui...
Leather, Teak
Vintage Round Chairs in Teak by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen - a Pair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of two matching JH-503 "Round Chairs" in teak designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This iconic chairs, also known simply as "The Chair" is one of the most celebrated des...
Leather, Teak
JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
Leather, Teak
Teak Cow Horn Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare teak Danish modern dining chair with a splined backrest and a natural cane seat. Model JH-505 was designed in 1952 by Hans J. Wegner and produced i...
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner JH507 Oak Dining Armchairs for Johannes Hansen (Attr.) Circa 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional and rare set of six Danish Modern Model JH507 dining armchairs attributed to Hans J. Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen were made in Denmark circa 1965. The eleg...
Leather, Wood, Oak
A Set of Four Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
Oak
1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hanse...
Oak
$7,500 / set
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
The most recognized of Hans Wegner’s chairs, the round back or “The Chair” was designed in 1948. Exquisitely constructed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. This chair was made famous i...
Upholstery, Oak
JH 503 - 'The Chair' in mahogany designed bed Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 503 - 'The Chair' armchair in mahogany with seat in patinated natural leather. Manufacturer's mark by Johannes Hansen. Designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Leather, Mahogany
The JH 518 'Bullhorn' Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak 'Bullhorn' chair with oak splines and upholstered seat retaining the original black leather.
Oak
Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Wenge, steel, and leather. Set of six. Measurements: H: 81 cm/ 31 3/4'' W: 52 cm/ 20 1/2'' D: 42 cm/ 16 1...
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Cane, Teak
A Set of Six Stacking Arm Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
Oak
$8,914 / set
H 29.73 in W 18.51 in D 16.15 in
Set of 8 Hans J. Wegner “CH23” Dining Chairs for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1951
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A beautifully matched set of eight original “CH23” dining chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark. Crafted in a refined combination o...
Straw, Oak, Teak
$42,588 / set
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Dining Chairs Designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1960s. Wenge, steel, and leather. Set of six. Measurements: H: 81 cm/ 31 3/4'' W: 52 cm/ 20 1/2'' D: 42 cm/ 16 1...
Steel
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four Hans Wegner cow horn chairs with cane woven seats. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
Cane, Teak
$8,927
H 28.94 in W 22.64 in D 17.33 in
Hans Wegner, Cow Horn Chair, model JH 505, Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn chair, model JH 505 designed by Wegner in 1952 and made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950s teak frame with curved 'cow horn' ends to the back rail and inlaid ...
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...
Teak
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Two chairs from 1982. 6 chairs purchased together with pre 197...
Cherry
$14,935 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six Chairs in Teak for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner set of six chairs for Johannes Hansen. Model JH-504. Frame in Teak, seat and back in cane.
Cane, Teak
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Teak
$4,600 / set
H 28.75 in W 22 in D 16 in
Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH-33 Chairs in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of for Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1960s in teak, with plywood seating. in original condition, beautiful patina. All stamped un...
Teak
$9,995 / set
H 30 in W 18 in D 25 in
A pair of Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH501 "The Chair" in Teak & Cane
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of model JH501 with cane seat and back, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The Chair.” The more common version ...
Cane, Teak
$36,000
H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Leather, Teak
$4,800
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner, Armchair in Teak & Leather, "The Chair" model JH501, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
An iconic armchair in teak and leather, Model JH501, famously known as "The Chair," designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. This particular version, crafted in the 1950s by Johannes Hans...
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Dining Chairs, Model JH504
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A spectacular and rare set of four oak dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. A new application of cane, in the original weave. Oiled oak frames have a rich patina....
Cane, Oak
Set of Eight Hans Wagner "Round" Dining Chairs in Teakwood
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Eight Hans Wagner "Round" Dining Chairs in Teakwood, by Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1950 Featuring a timeless and elegant combination of oiled teakwood and cain, the chair showca...
Cane, Teak
Pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of round chairs by Hans Wegner. Cane seats. One seat was replaced. Both show very well.
Cane, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair in Teak & Rosewood
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner, JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, 1952. The JH-505 chair is one of Danish master Hans Wegner’s most collectable and sought after designs. It was a direct continuation of the ae...
Rattan, Teak, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
The Chair Model JH503 By Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen From 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak and leather chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen in the 1950s, is a highly sought-after piece known as the model JH 503, or more famously, "The Chair" or ...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak Round Chairs, Set of Six
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional set of six JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these are expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed from so...
Teak
Sold
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Set of Ten Hans Wegner Armchair Dining Chairs for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1965
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 10 Hans Wegner dining chairs, all armchairs, in oak and black leather for Johannes Hansen, Model JH507. This set of Hans Wegner chairs came directly...
Upholstery, Oak
Hans Wegner Cow Horn Chair for Johannes Hansen, circa 1952
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hans J. Wegner teak and leather cow horn chair for Johannes Hansen, circa 1952.
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-501 Dining Chair, Set of Ten
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of ten matching Model JH-501 round dining chairs with cane seats, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. This iconic design i...
Oak
Hans Wegner Cane Dining Chair
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four matching Model JH 501 dining chairs with cane seats, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. This iconic design is best known as "The Chair". The curvilinear oak f...
Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in L 29.93 in
Scandinavian JH 501 Teak and Cane Round Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic round chair has been designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as The Chair. This model was made famous in the US when the chair was use...
Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish The Chair by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Single Mid-Century Modern dining chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen made in Denmark. The chair features a brown suede seat and a sculptural modern design. On the bottom of the ...
Teak