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.

C.M. Madsen

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

Furniture

Set of Four Chairs

Model no. W2
Oak with leather upholstery.
Impressed with manufacturer's marks to frames.

Set of Twelve Chairs

Carl Hansen & Søn

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

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.
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.

Getama

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.

Easy Chair

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

Pair of Lounge Chairs

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

Johannes Hansen

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'

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

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

Andreas Tuck

Model no. AT-10.
Oak, teak, cane. 
Manufacturers mark to the base.

Coffee Table

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'.

'President' Sideboard

Model no. RY-25, designed in 1959.
Rosewood veneer, metal, rosewood 'shoes', oak interior.
Stamped on the backside: 16 Juni 1959, RY'.

PP-Møbler

Model no. AP-19. Designed 1951.
Oak, teak, beech, wool upholstery. Matching stool.
Metal plaque to the underside: 'Danish Furniture making Control'.

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. AP-19. Designed 1951.
Oak arm nails and legs, wool upholstery. Matching stool in oak, wool upholstery.

Model no. AP-19. Designed 1951.
Oak arm nails and legs with wool upholstery.

'Papa Bear' Armchair

Model no. 'RY 250', designed in 1965. 
Oak, steel, rosewood shoes.
Printed paper label to the inside: 'Danish Furnituremakers Control'.

Chest of Drawers

Literature: 
Catalogue, 'Ry Møbler/Salesco', 1967, np.

Hans J. Wegner

1914-2007