Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Antique Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Curving Back and Carved Rears Would suit a period or modern property. Would grace any hallway, or waiting area with their ...
Elm
Matching Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Wishbone Backs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Chinese Export Elm Wedding Chairs with Curving Back and Carved Rears Price per chair Would suit a period or modern property. Would grace any hallway, or waiting area with...
Elm
$6,592Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Robin Williams, Yngve Ekström, Sam Maloof
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams.
Oak
Hans Wegner early production CH24 for Carl Hansen & Søn.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
His iconic Wishbone Chair was designed by Hans Wegner after being inspired by the seats of the Royal Ming Dynasty.
Rush, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wishbone Mahogany Dining Side Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wishbone Mahogany Dining Side Chair (B). Item features unique finger joinery to back, sleek curved form, solid wood frame, upholstered seat, great style an...
Mahogany
Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Dining Chairs by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of four Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner in 1949 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark.
Papercord, Bentwood
2020s Set of Five Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs, originally designed by Hans J.
Papercord, Oak
Set of 9 CH-30 Chairs in Oak and Wool by Hans Wegner, 1954
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The CH-30, while more subtle than some of his more sculptural pieces like the Wishbone Chair or the Peacock Chair, embodies the same ethos of graceful restraint and enduring usabilit...
Wool, Oak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner CH22 Lounge Chairs, Oak, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
During this exceptional productive time period Hans Wenger designed icons including the Round Chair (1949), the Wishbone Chair (1949), the CH-25 (1949), the CH-22 (1950), JH512 Foldi...
Oak
Dining Room Set with Borge Mogensen Table and Eight CH24 Chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Known for his minimalist and functional approach, he created hundreds of chairs, including the renowned Wishbone Chair, defining the Danish style through "purification and simplifica...
Metal
Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Often referred to as the ‘Wishbone’ chair or the ‘Y’ chair, this iconic design with Chinese influences, features an ebonized wood frame and the new rush cord on each seat rest.
Wood, Rush
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchair in Oak Model CH 25 by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Wegner designed the CH25 lounge chair. Like the Wishbone chair, it is ambitious and bold in its sculptural shape.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Serving Tray Box, circa 1960
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Key contributions include Kay Bojesen's whimsical wooden animals (1951), Jens Quistgaard's functional Scandinavian kitchenware (Dansk), and Hans Wegner's iconic furniture, like the W...
Metal, Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved Oakwood, designed by Hans J.
Rope, Oak, Paper
Wonderful Original Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Drinks Trolley *Free Delivery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Often referred to as the “Master of the Chair,” he is best known for iconic seating such as the Wishbone Chair (CH24), the Peacock Chair, and the Papa Bear Chair—each a study in orga...
Teak
$3,750Sale Price|25% Off
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Expandable Teak Dining Table, c1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Perfect for pairing with Danish teak dining chairs, wishbone chairs, or sleek upholstered seating.
Teak
Rare puzzle leg Ry-26 teak sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Ry-Møbler Denmark, 1950s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon.
Brass
Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17...
Rush, Wood, Oak
1960s Set of Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original set of six Wishbone Armchairs, designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son in 1950.
Steel
FULLY RESTORED & STAMPED 1960's HANS J WEGNER CH 35 BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
His iconic Wishbone Chair is probably the most well-known and has been in continuous production since 1950.
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair and matching Ottoman for AP Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
By this point, he had already established himself through a series of refined, architectural pieces in solid wood such as The Round (Kennedy Chair) and The Wishbone Chair - but here ...
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Style "Peacock Solid Ash Arm Chair, 1970's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Iconic Ash Wishbone arm lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner, 1970's.
Ash
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
To celebrate the Wishbone’s 70th anniversary, Carl Hansen & Søn’s third-generation CEO, Knud Erik Hansen, shares some of the secrets behind the beloved chair.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.