In his early chair design, Wegner explored and refined inspirations he took from the past and other cultures, particularly the Chinese and English, working in wood and woven rattan or leather. His chair collection alone totaled an incredible 500 prototypes (which he crafted himself and tested at home) and manufactured designs. Wegner approached chair design with the modern idea that chairs could stand on their own, outside of a furniture set. Popular designs include the Peacock Chair (1945), the Wishbone Chair (1949), the Teddy Bear Chair (1951) and the Valet Chair (1953).
In 1949, Wegner designed a chair that he called 'The Round One' — a modest name considering it was to become his most important work, embodying the essence of traditional Danish woodworking and design philosophy and putting Danish modern design on the international map. The Round One was the choice of seating for John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in the televised presidential election debate in 1960. Eventually, American design critics came up with a new and more fitting name, simply calling it 'The Chair.'
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