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Hans Wegner Piano

Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s

Hans Wegner Teak Piano Stool c1950s

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool Produced by A.P.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner
AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak with seat in patinated black leather. Stamped from manufacturer AP Stolen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s

Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool Produced by A.P.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Rare piano stool by Hans J. Wegner, made from teak with original black leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s

Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This beautiful Piano stool model AP30 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Copenhagen has been reupholstered in Pierre Frey Alpaca fur fabric, and the teak parts are in superb condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

Piano Stool Model AP 30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A nice original piano stool by Hans J.Wegner, identical to the other one we have listed here, with the only real difference being that this one, although bought originally at the sam...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957
AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957

AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J. Wegner, 1957

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

AP-30 Piano Stool in Oak and Original Fabric by Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Recent Sales

Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool
Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool

Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool

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H 9.85 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in

Hans J. Wegner AP30 Piano Stool

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Naestved, DK

The very rare piano stool, AP30 by Hans J. Wegner AP30 in teak and newly upholstered in nature leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool Oak and Leather
Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool Oak and Leather

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool Oak and Leather

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H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool Oak and Leather

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner Piano stool with frame of oak.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30
Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30

Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30

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H 20.1 in W 27.5 in D 16.9 in

Hans Wegner, AP Stolen, Piano Stool Teak, AP - 30

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Munich, DE

Hans J. Wegner (Denmark) Teak frame Piano Bench from Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Stools

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner
Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 16 in

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of teak and leather AP-30 stools designed by Hans Wegner for AP-Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Teak

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner
Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 16 in

Pair of AP-30 Piano Stools by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of teak and leather AP-30 stools designed by Hans Wegner for AP-Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak
Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak

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H 19.69 in W 27.96 in D 16.54 in

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30 Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen

Located in Munich, DE

Hans J. Wegner (Denmark) Teak frame Piano bench from Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak

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H 19.69 in W 27.96 in D 16.54 in

Hans J. Wegner Piano Stool AP 30, Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Anker Pedersen

Located in Munich, DE

Hans J. Wegner (Denmark) Teak frame Piano Bench from Hans J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Wool

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner for L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Rare piano stool by Hans J. Wegner, made from teak with original black leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool for AP-Stolen, circa 1955
Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool for AP-Stolen, circa 1955

Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool for AP-Stolen, circa 1955

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Hans Wegner AP-30 Piano stool for AP-Stolen. circa 1955.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner

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H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 14.97 in

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner

By A.P. Stolen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AP 30, piano stool in oak with original green wool. Maker AP stolen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner

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H 20.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in

Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner

By A.P. Stolen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AP 30 - Piano stool in oak and original red leather. Maker AP Stolen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Piano Stool or Music Bench
Hans Wegner Piano Stool or Music Bench

Hans Wegner Piano Stool or Music Bench

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H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 16 in

Hans Wegner Piano Stool or Music Bench

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hudson, NY

An extremely rare Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen piano or music stool in teak.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans Wegner, Teak Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher and wit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hans Wegner Piano Stool

Hans Wegner Piano Stool

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H 20.08 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in

Hans Wegner Piano Stool

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Piano stool in teak with grey wool upholstery. Made by AP Stolen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Teak & Leather Piano Stool by Hans Wegner
Teak & Leather Piano Stool by Hans Wegner

Teak & Leather Piano Stool by Hans Wegner

Located in New York, NY

This Wegner Piano Stool, though it was made to stand as it's own unique piece, is also known as the ottoman for the Papa Bear Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Stools

Materials

Teak, Leather

Hans J. Wegner, AP-30 Piano Bench in Mahogany & Original Natural Leather, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner, AP-30 Piano Bench in Mahogany & Original Natural Leather, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner, AP-30 Piano Bench in Mahogany & Original Natural Leather, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful Hans Wegner piano bench in natural patinated Cognac colored leather and light colored solid mahogany.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 Teak Piano Stool Ottoman, circa 1960
Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 Teak Piano Stool Ottoman, circa 1960

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 Teak Piano Stool Ottoman, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Hans J. Wegner Model AP-30 teak piano stool ottoman, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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By Hans J. Wegner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Classic design rarely seen in excellent condition. Executed in oak. Label below.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

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Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

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By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s
Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s

Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s

$40,952 / set

H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 27.96 in

Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s

By Finn Juhl

Located in London, England

Finn Juhl - Pair of Rare NV-53 Lounge Chairs, 1953 One of Finn Juhl’s most rare and sought after designs. The NV-53 was produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl’s long-tim...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Stool in Oak and Cane by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern
Stool in Oak and Cane by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern

Stool in Oak and Cane by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern

$1,303Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in

Stool in Oak and Cane by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern

By Ølholm Møbelfabrik

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful vintage Danish modern "Ølholm" stool with floating seat in woven cane. An iconic and rare piece of Danish design from the 1950s. Great condition.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

$24,500 / item

H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 30.12 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
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Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953 Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Ultra Rare Mid-Century “Tilting Wing” Piano by Nico Rippen for Lindner
Ultra Rare Mid-Century “Tilting Wing” Piano by Nico Rippen for Lindner

Ultra Rare Mid-Century “Tilting Wing” Piano by Nico Rippen for Lindner

$14,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.5 in W 74 in D 56.5 in

Ultra Rare Mid-Century “Tilting Wing” Piano by Nico Rippen for Lindner

By Lindner Pianos, Nico Rippen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Rippen Pianos of the Netherlands were well respected for their high-quality instruments of unique designs and materials. Nico Rippen designed this folding piano as a design that coul...

Category

Vintage 1960s Irish Mid-Century Modern Music Stands

Materials

Metal

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

$24,600

H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in

Papa Bear Chair by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is a beautiful example of an earlier version of the classic design by Hans J Wegner, and has been expertly reupholstered in Abraham Moon Forest Green fabric. The legs are of Oak...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Dallas, TX

The Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007 "Papa Bear" Chair, model AP19, produced for A.P Mobler and designed in 1951, epitomizes luxurious comfort and timeless craftsmanship. Upholstered with Ma...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and teak
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and teak

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and teak

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and made in Denmark. This example with new black leather and featuring teak legs and ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954
Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954

Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954

$12,159

H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 14.97 in

Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954 Additional Information: Material: Oak and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare stool model JH-539 Produced by cabin...

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Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

Oak Music Bench by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A high stool/piano bench in oak with new leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

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Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair for AP Stolen
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$25,000

H 38.75 in W 36 in D 30 in

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By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Hans J Wegner Stool in Stained Beech and Aniline Leather
Hans J Wegner Stool in Stained Beech and Aniline Leather

Hans J Wegner Stool in Stained Beech and Aniline Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hans J Wegner "Music Stool", model AP-30, executed in stained beech and manufactured by A.P. Stolen, Denmark. This design is a taller iteration of his Papa Bear ottoman with the addi...

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1958 Hans Wegner Lounge Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen in New Saddle Leather
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By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original AP-27 lounge chair, accompanied by its coordinating AP-29 stool, initially designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in 1954. These pieces were produced in Denmark ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans Wegner Piano For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hans wegner piano you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A hans wegner piano — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the hans wegner piano you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hans wegner piano bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Anker Pedersen each produced at least one beautiful hans wegner piano that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Piano?

The average selling price for a hans wegner piano at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $3,600 on the low end and $7,665 for the highest priced.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans 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.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.