Hans Jørgensen Wegner (1914–2007) stands as a monumental figure in Danish furniture design, renowned for his profound influence on mid-century modern aesthetics. With a career spanning several decades, Wegner specialized in chairs, creating over 500 in his lifetime, many of which became icons of design. Among his most celebrated works are the "Wishbone Chair" (1949) and the "Peacock Chair" (1947), epitomizing the principles of beauty, functionality, and craftsmanship. Wegner's designs, characterized by their organic simplicity and ergonomic form, embodying the essence of Danish modernism and its enduring legacy in the world of design.

Johannes Hansen

Model no. JH 503, designed 1949.
Teak, seat upholstered with brown leather.
Frame stamped with manufacturer's marks.

Furniture

Armchair 'The Chair'

Fritz Hansen

Model no. 4283, designed in 1944. This example executed in 1980.
Cherry wood, naturally patinated leather loose cushion. 
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the frame.

'The China Chair' Armchair

Model JH-50. Designed in 1949.
Oak, naturally patinated leather. 
Stamped with makers-mark to the underside: 'Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, JH'.

Model available in several variations and sets.

'The Chair' Armchair

Literature: 
Oda, Noritsugu, 'Danish Chairs', Chronicle (USA) 2004, pp. 108-109.

RY Møbler

Shelf

Carl Hansen & Søn

Model no. CH 31, designed in 1955.
Oak with woven cane seat and back. 
With manufacturer's label to frames.

Set of Four Dining Chairs

C. B. Hansens Etablissement

Teak, patinated original black leather.

Provenance: 
Designed for M/S Venus.

Pair of Armchairs for the M/S Venus Ocean Liner

History:
Designed for the interior of the resurrected ocean liner M/S Venus. M/S Venus was designed and built in 1931. It was confiscated by the Germans in 1941, sunk during World War II in 1945 and resurrected and restored in 1948. Danish architect Palle Suenson was commissioned to redesign the interior. Suenson brought the newly established Hans Wegner on board for the furniture designs, including the current chair.

Literature: 
Peter, Bruce, 'Danish Ship Design 1936–1991', Ferry Publications Ltd (England) 2004, p. 42.

Model no. FH4283, designed in 1944.
Cherry, leather upholstered cushion.
With manufacturer's plaque to the underside.

Set of Fourteen 'China' Chairs

Literature:
Holmsted Olesen, Christian, 'Wegner: just one good chair', exh. cat., Design Museum Denmark (Denmark) 2014, pp.115-116, 121.

Getama

Model no. GE-420, can be converted to lie flat.
Oak, fabric upholstered cushions, chromium-plated hardware.

Pair of Convertible Lounge Chairs

C.M. Madsen

Model no. W2, designed in 1953.
Oak, leather upholstery. 
Manufacturer's mark to the frame.

Set of Four Chairs

Model no. CH31, designed in 1950s.
Oak, woven cane. 
Branded by manufacturer and paper label of 'Danish Furniture makers Control' to the frame.

Set of Twelve Chairs

Literature: 
Magazine, 'Mobilia', no. 24, May 1957, np.
Magazine, 'Dansk Kunsthåndværk', no. 8-9, 1957, np.

AP Stolen

Model no. AP-19, designed 1951.
Oak arm nails and legs with wool upholstery. Recovered by Jacksons.
Marked with label Danish furnituremaker's Control.

Footstool: 
H.41 W.70 D.42 cm

'Papa Bear' Armchair and Ottoman

History:
Presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum, 1952.

Literature:  
Magazine, 'Dansk Kunsthåndværk', No. 4, April 1952, p. 62.
Magazine, 'Dansk Kunsthåndværk', No. 6, June 1952, np.
Møller Nielsen, Johan, 'Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner', Gyldendal (Denmark) 1965, p. 70.
Hansen, Per H., Petersen, Klaus, 'Moderne dansk møbeldesign', Gyldendal (Denmark) 2007, p. 164.
Hansen, Per H., Petersen, Klaus, 'Den store danske møbelguide', Aschehoug&Co (Denmark) 2005, p. 329.

Model no. GE2, designed in 1967.
Laminated oak, flag halyard, brass, original fabric upholstered cushion with tassels.

Provenance:
Anders Pehrson, (1912-1982);
Thence by descent.

'Hammock' Chaise Longue

History:
Anders Pehrson was from 1963 to 1978 head of design at Ateljé Lyktan. He is mostly known for the 'Bumlingen' lamp.

Literature: 
Holmsted Olesen, Christian, 'Wegner: just one good chair', Design Museum (Denmark) 2014, p.197.

Model no. AP-15, designed in 1951.
Beech, sheepskin upholstery. Recovered by Jacksons.

Easy Chair

Model no. SA 201.
Beech, canvas upholstery.
Adjustable neck-rest.

Pair of Lounge Chairs

Literature: 
Catalogue, 'Salesco', institution furniture, 1971, p.5.

Model JH-50. Designed in 1949.
Oak, leather. 
Stamped with makers-mark to the underside: 'Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, JH'.

Set of Ten 'The Chair'

Ry Møbler

Model no. RY-25, designed in 1958, this example executed 1965.
Rosewood veneer, metal, oak interior.
Stamped on the backside with manufacturer's marks and date.

Sideboard

Model no. JH 585, designed in 1958. This example executed circa 1960.
Teak, oak, formica inlay, brass. 
Manufacturer's mark to the reverse.

Side Table

History: 
Model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Design museum Denmark, 1958.

Literature:
Jalk, Grete, '40 Years of Danish Furniture Design, vol. 4, p. 46-47.
Magazine, 'Mobilia', no. 41, Nov/ Dec. 1958, p.55.

Model no. RY 25, designed in 1959.
Teak. Oak legs.
Marked to the inside: 'Danish Furniture makers' Control'.

'Presidents' Sideboard

Oak, reversible teak top, black formica on one side.
Manufacturers mark to the base: 'Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark'.

Reversible Coffee Table

Set of Eight 'Cowhorn' Dining Chairs

Literature:
Bernsen, Jens, 'Hans J. Wegner', Dansk Design Center (Denmark) 1995, p.60-61.

Model no. AP-15, designed in 1951.
Oak, sheepskin upholstery.

Armchair

Model no. AP 16.
Oak with sheepskin upholstery.

Literature: 
Magazine, 'Dansk Kunsthåndværk', No. 4, April 1952, p. 62.
Magazine, 'Dansk Kunsthåndværk', No. 7, July 1952, np. (advertisement Ønskebo)

Model no. RY 25, designed in 1959.
Oak, metal, oak 'shoes'.
Marked to the inside: 'Danish Furniture makers' Control'.

Hans J. Wegner

1914-2007