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Hans Wegner Rocker

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Canvas, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker J16 Model
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler, Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cord, Beech

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Rocking Chair Rocker Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Beech and Corded Seat Model J16 Rocker, designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Cord, Beech

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker for Getama, Denmark in Oak and Leather Circa 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
An original 1960s Hans Wegner "keyhole" rocker in darkened oak, reupholstered in vermillion colored
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Yugoslavian Danish Style Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the former nation of Yugoslavia but inspired by the Danish designs masters such as Hans Wegner, this
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Classic Hans Wegner Danish "J16" Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
Hans Wegner “J16” rocker in beech with corded seat for FDB Mobler, Denmark. Created in 1944, this
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

Danish Modern Oversized Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern oversized teak rocking chair / rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Recent Sales

Hans Wegner Rocker
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hans Wegner rocking chair in teak. Upholstered in saffron Hallingdal. Head cushion adjusts with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Hans Wegner Rocker
Hans Wegner Rocker
H 42 in W 28 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner Style Teak Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Gorgeous teak rocker in the style of Hans Wegner. 1960's.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

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Teak, Foam, Upholstery

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocker Model J16 by Hans Wegner in Beech, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
motion of the Wegner J16 Rocking Chair. Designed by Hans J. Wegner, one of his earliest creations dating
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

A rare Hans J. Wegner armchair Rocker in solid oak from the 1940s.
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
A rare Hans J. Wegner armchair Rocker in solid oak from the 1940s. Made by Mikael Lauersen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

High-Back Rocking Chair Rocker by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Completely restored: High-back Rocker rocking chair by Hans Wegner, 1960s, solid wood frame in an
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Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Hans Wegner Rocker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic original condition Hans Wegner rocking chair in black lacquer with jute seating and
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20th Century Danish Chairs

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Jute, Wood

Hans Wegner Rocker
Hans Wegner Rocker
H 39 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner Style Rope Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Nice Hans Wegner style rope rocker.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Walnut

Hans Wegner Style Rope Rocker
Hans Wegner Style Rope Rocker
H 36 in W 25 in D 24 in
Hans Wegner ML33 Rocker
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Beautiful rocking chair model ML33 designed by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen, Denmark, 1942
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner ML33 Rocker
Hans Wegner ML33 Rocker
H 79 in W 62 in D 74 in
Rocker and Folding Ottoman Inspired by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful, modern oak rocker with roped seat and back. Sold with its matching ottoman. The rope
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Oak

Hans Wegner Model GE673 Rocker "Keyhole" ***Saturday Sale***
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A circa 1967 Hans Wegner model GE673 rocker, also known as "Keyhole". Wood, we believe to be a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Linen

1960's Hans Wegner Tarm Stole Teak Danish Modern Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Authentic Vintage Hans Wegner designed Danish Modern Rocker/Rocking Chair Manufactured by Tarm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Rocker CH45
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH45, originally designed in the early 1960's and currently produced
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Oak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Rope Seat and Leather Pads J16 Rocker Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant rocking chair design by Hans Wegner, model J16 with rope seat and leather pads in cognac
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Rope

ML-33 Rocker by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
By Hans J. Wegner, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Dorchester, MA
This rare rocking chair was designed in 1942 by Hans Wegner and produced by Mikael Laursen. With
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Hans Wagner Rocker for FDB Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large rocking chair by Hans Wegner in beech. This wood appears as a birds eye maple with handsome
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Vintage 1940s Danish Rocking Chairs

Hans Wagner Rocker for FDB Mobler
Hans Wagner Rocker for FDB Mobler
H 42.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Sculptural Walnut Rocker by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sculptural Walnut Rocker by Hans J. Wegner
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Vintage 1940s Danish Rocking Chairs

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bainbridge, NY
early and very comfortable Danish Modern spindle back Rocker by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner J16 Rocking Chair
H 45 in W 25 in D 31 in
Bright Keyhole Rocker by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
head bolster. Designed by Hans Wegner made by Getama
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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

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Linen

Leather and Oak Rocker by Hans Wegner for Getama
Located in New York, NY
Great rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1960's. Stitched brown leather
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20th Century Danish Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Hans Wegner Danish "J16" Rocking Chair for FDB Mobler
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
Hans Wegner “J16” rocker with corded seat for FDB Mobler, Denmark. Created in 1944, this has been
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Papercord, Wood

Danish Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Peabody, MA
Hans Wegner “J16” rocker with corded seat for FDB Mobler, Denmark. First created in 1944, this has
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech

Adorable Low Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful small scale rocker by Hans Wegner, Denmark 1960's. Typical attention to detail with
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20th Century Danish Chairs

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Teak

Danish Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler
Located in Peabody, MA
Hans Wegner “J16” rocker with corded seat for FDB Mobler, Denmark. Created in 1944, this has been
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Vintage 1970s Danish Rocking Chairs

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Wood

Oak and Paper Cord J16 Rocking Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
This classic rocker by Hans Wegner comes with a custom-made cushion.
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20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Danish Cord and Beech Rocking Chair, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the famous “J16” rocking chair model of Hans Wegner, as the rocker rails curve smoothly into the legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cord, Papercord, Wood, Beech

Keyhole Rocker by Hans Wegner
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Keyhole 675 rocking chair by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. Oak frame and natural linen. Made in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Rocking Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Keyhole Rocker by Hans Wegner
Keyhole Rocker by Hans Wegner
H 41 in W 31 in D 30 in
Hans J. Wegner Rocker Rocking Chair, J16
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Hans J. Wegner rocker rocking chair, J16.
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Late 20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs

Hans Wegner model J16 rocker *Saturday Sale*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highland, IN
The Wegner rocker model J16 is a classic by the Danish master. In production since 1944, this
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Papercord

Vintage Danish Hans Wegner J-16 Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Danish J-16 rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for FDB Mobler. This piece has a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Papercord

Vintage Danish Hans Wegner J-16 Rocker
Vintage Danish Hans Wegner J-16 Rocker
H 42.45 in W 23.5 in D 32.5 in
Danish Modern Hans Wegner Rope Seat J16 Rocker Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant rocking chair design by Hans Wegner, model J16 with rope seat, great condition solid and
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rope, Birch

Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole Danish Teak Rocker, Circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak rocker designed by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole, circa 1960s. With removable head cushion.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Fantastic Keyhole rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark. Rare example in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker
Hans Wegner Keyhole Rocker
H 40.56 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
MCM Hans Wegner Fdb Mobler J-16 Rocker C.1960
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original J-16 rocking chair by Hans Wegner. A Danish update off the classic Windsor
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Vintage Wegner J 16 Rocker in Red Paint Finish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage example of the Classic J - 16 in original red paint finish (shows wear to paint finish). Cosmetic wear only, no structural damage or problems.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Beech, Papercord

Hans Wegner 'J-16' Rocking Chair for Fredericia, Signed & Dated
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner for Fredericia J16 Rocker in a Mid-Century Modern or Post-Modern home, also consider for a
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Cord, Wood

Hans Wegner J-16 Style Midcentury Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cord seat in the manner of Hans Wegner's famous J-16 rocker. Very comfortable with style and form
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Walnut

Danish Cord and Beech Rocking Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
the famous “J16” rocking chair model of Hans Wegner, as the rocker rails curve smoothly into the legs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cord, Beech

Hans Wegner ML-33 Rocker for Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Oak rocking chair with vintage but not original wool fabric seat. An early (1942) Hans Wegner
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare rocker by Hans Wegner sold only through Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen, see IB catalog No
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Vintage 1950s Danish Rocking Chairs

Hans Wegner Rocker
Hans Wegner Rocker
H 32 in W 25 in D 30 in
Rare Hans Wegner Rocker for Mikael Laursen, 1942-1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful oak-framed rocking chair, Model ML-33 designed by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen, circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Hans Wegner ML-33 Rocker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Vintage Wegner rocker hand-crafted by Mikael Laursen in oak. Original design c. 1942
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Hans Wegner ML-33 Rocker
Hans Wegner ML-33 Rocker
H 31 in W 24.25 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner 'J16' Rocker for Fredericia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'J16' model rocking chair by Hans Wegner for Fredericia, 1950s. Shaker inspired design with
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Original Vintage Rocker By Hans J. Wegner, Denmark.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rocker, model J16 designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner and manufactured by FDB Møbler, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner Teak Rocker for Tarm Stole, 1965
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage edition of the classic and highly desirable rocking chair designed by Hans Wegner and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass

Teak Rocker by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole
By Hans J. Wegner, Tarm Stole
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great teak rocker in good vintage condition. Could use updated upholstery. Foam is good. And
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Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs

Rocker by Hans Wegner
Located in Washington, DC
Solid oak and natural butt leather "keyhole" rocking chair by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Getama
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Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Rocker by Hans Wegner
Rocker by Hans Wegner
H 41 in W 33 in D 30 in
Vintage Hans Wegner J16 Rocker
Located in San Francisco, CA
The J16 by Hans Wegner is a classic Danish Modern rocking chair that was first produced by FDB
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20th Century Danish Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood, Papercord, Cord, Paper

Rare Hans Wegner Rocker for Mikael Laursen, 1942-1944
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Hans Wegener Manufacturer: Mikael Laursen Period/style: Mid-Century Modern. Country
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
be used with any chair or just as a stool. Hans Wegner rocker in black available separately. Lighter
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
be used with any chair or just as a stool. Hans Wegner rocker in black available separately. Lighter
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Rocking Chair J16, Black Rocker designed by Hans Wegner
By Tarm Stole, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pau, FR
The most stylish spindle back rocking chair J16 in black, designed by Hans Wegner for Tarm Stole in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocker Model J16 by Hans Wegner in Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Belmont, MA
This spindle-backed model J16 rocking chair J16 was designed by Hans Wegner in 1944 and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

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Hans Wegner Rocker For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hans wegner rocker you’re looking for. A hans wegner rocker — often made from wood, hardwood and beech — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the hans wegner rocker you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right hans wegner rocker, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made hans wegner rocker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and A. Mikael Laursen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Rocker?

Prices for a hans wegner rocker start at $775 and top out at $5,070 with the average selling for $3,200.

Finding the Right Rocking-chairs for You

The phrase “rocking chair” didn’t find its way into the dictionary until the mid-18th century. While most of the sitting furniture that we use in our homes originated in either England or France, the iconic rocking chair is a quintessentially American piece of furniture.

A Philadelphia cabinetmaker’s bill for a proto-rocking chair issued in 1742, which identified the seat as a “Nurse Chair with rockers,” is the earliest surviving evidence of this design’s humble beginnings. The nurse chair was a low side chair intended for nursing women, so giving it a soothing rocking motion made sense. Rocking chairs, which saw a curved slat affixed to the chairs’ feet so that they could be literally rocked, quickly gained popularity across the United States, garnering a reputation as a seat that everyone could love. They offered casual comfort without the expensive fabrics and upholstery that put armchairs out of many families’ budgets.

Rocking chairs are unique in that they don’t just offer a place to rest — they offer an opportunity to reminisce. The presence of one of these classic pieces stirs up our penchant for nostalgia and has the power to transform a space. They easily introduce a simple country feel to the city or bring the peaceful rhythm of a porch swing into a sheltered sunroom. Although craftsmen took to painting and stenciling varieties of the chairs that emerged in New England during the 19th century, the most traditional rocking chairs are generally unadorned seats constructed with time-tested materials like wood and metal. As such, a minimalist vintage rocking chair can be ushered into any corner of your home without significantly disrupting your existing decor scheme or the room’s color palette.

In the decades since the first rocker, top designers have made the piece their own. Viennese chair maker Michael Thonet produced a series of rockers in the middle of the 19th century in which the different curved steam-bent wood parts were integrated into fluid, sinuous wholes. Mid-century modernists Charles and Ray Eames added wooden rockers to their famous plastic shell armchair, while Danish designer Frank Reenskaug opted for teak and polished beech, introducing pops of color with small cushions (a precursor to the bold works that would follow in the 1970s and 1980s).

No matter your personal style, let 1stDibs pair you with your perfect seat. Deck out your porch, patio or parlor — browse the vintage, new and antique rocking chairs in our vast collection today.