Hans J. Wegner

(Danish, 1914–2007)

Hans J. Wegner was a prolific and influential Danish furniture designer. He is credited with consistently merging innovative aesthetics with practical function in his nearly 500 chair designs, including the iconic Peacock Chair (1947) and the Hoop Chair (1965). Wegner’s unique style was dubbed as Organic Functionality by historians and critics, characterized by his use of traditional joinery techniques and elegant sculpted elements. Born on April 2, 1914 in Tønder, Denmark, he worked as apprentice to the cabinetmaker workshop H.F. Stahlberg at an early age, he later attended both the Danish School of Arts and Crafts and the Architectural Academy in Copenhagen. Wegner also worked for the architect Arne Jacobsen and the seminal Modernist designer Johannes Hansen before starting his own company. Today, his works are included in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Copenhagen Museum of Art, and the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, among others. Wegner died on January 26, 2007 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Furniture

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Erik Gunnar Asplund, Charles and Ray Eames, Walter Gropius, Johannes Hansen, Johannes Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

Cowhorn dining chairs, model no. JH 505 (set of 10), 1952
Sold price: 337,473 USD

Hans J. Wegner Artworks

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Hans J. Wegner (14,609 results)
“GE 290 & GE 290S” A patinated oak easy chair...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290 & GE 290S” A patinated oak easy chair...

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“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

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“GE 530” A pair of easy chairs , 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530” A pair of easy chairs , 1970

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“GE 530 A” A pair of highback easy chairs , 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530 A” A pair of highback easy chairs , 1970

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“CH 22” An easy chair , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 22” An easy chair , 1950

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“GE 530/3” Three-seater sofa, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530/3” Three-seater sofa, 1970

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“Ry 250” Oak chest of drawers, 1961–1969

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 250” Oak chest of drawers, 1961–1969

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Model JH 50, 'The Chair' Set of ten armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Model JH 50, 'The Chair' Set of ten armchairs, 1949

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Valet chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet chair, 1953

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Model AT-312 Dining table, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Model AT-312 Dining table, 1953

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Model AP 19, 'Papa Bear' Armchair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Model AP 19, 'Papa Bear' Armchair, 1951

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Hans J. Wegner

"Flag Halyard" Lounge chair, 1951–1959

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Folding chair, 1987

Hans J. Wegner

Folding chair, 1987

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Hans J. Wegner

"Peacock" Armchair, 1987

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The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

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“The Chair” A set of eight teak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A set of eight teak armchairs, 1949

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“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

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“AT 305” An early, freestanding teak desk, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305” An early, freestanding teak desk, 1953

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“AT 321” Dining table , 1971–1979

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 321” Dining table , 1971–1979

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“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair , 1951

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“RY 26” Oak sideboard with display cabinet, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26” Oak sideboard with display cabinet, 1959

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“JH 555” Freestanding two seater patinated..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 555” Freestanding two seater patinated..., 1949

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“New Papa Bear” Wingback oak easy chair , 1968–1969

Hans J. Wegner

“New Papa Bear” Wingback oak easy chair , 1968–1969

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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