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.

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

Hans J. Wegner (14,609 results)

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard , 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard , 1959

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“AP 32 S” Freestanding three seater sofa, 1961–1979

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 32 S” Freestanding three seater sofa, 1961–1979

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“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“RY 100” A pair of wall mounted fold-down..., 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 100” A pair of wall mounted fold-down..., 1961

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“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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An oak cabinet, 1941–1949

Hans J. Wegner

An oak cabinet, 1941–1949

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“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid oak chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid oak chair, 1953

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“JH 512” A pair of patinated oak folding..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A pair of patinated oak folding..., 1949

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“Valet Chair” Prototype sculptural solid oak , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Prototype sculptural solid oak , 1951

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A pair of rare nutwood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of rare nutwood armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner "Flag Halyard" Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Sale Date: March 4, 2023

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“J 16” A teak rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16” A teak rocking chair, 1944

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“AT 10” A coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 10” A coffee table

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“Wingchair” Easy chair , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Wingchair” Easy chair , 1960

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“AT 19” A pair of square coffee tables of rosewood

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 19” A pair of square coffee tables of rosewood

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“CH 36” A set of four oak chairs, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 36” A set of four oak chairs, 1962

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“CH-38” A set of 10 patinated oak chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH-38” A set of 10 patinated oak chairs

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“GE-290” A three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE-290” A three seater sofa

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“The Cigar” A free-standing three seater..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” A free-standing three seater..., 1954

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“Heart set” A circular oak dining table and..., 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Heart set” A circular oak dining table and..., 1952

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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A square solid oak coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

A square solid oak coffee table

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“FH 1936” A pair of lounge chairs, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“FH 1936” A pair of lounge chairs, 1948

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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Fauteuil mod, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Fauteuil mod, 1950

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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Fauteuil mod, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Fauteuil mod, 1960

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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