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)

“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“GE 290” Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” Easy chair

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“CH 27” An oak easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 27” An oak easy chair

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“B 123” A pair of oak armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“B 123” A pair of oak armchairs

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“Wishbone Chair” A set of six armchairs , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” A set of six armchairs , 1949

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“GE 500” A high and a low back easychair , 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 500” A high and a low back easychair , 1970

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“Peacock Chair” An easy chair , 1947

Hans J. Wegner

“Peacock Chair” An easy chair , 1947

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Wingback chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback chair, 1951

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Wingback chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback chair, 1951

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen Lounge Chair, Model...

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen Lounge Chair, Model...

Sale Date: February 16, 2023

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GE 705, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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AT 19, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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Ge 290 A, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Ge 290 A, 1959

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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J 16, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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A square solid oak coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

A square solid oak coffee table

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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AT 48

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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Valet chair, model no. 540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet chair, model no. 540, 1953

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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Set of Ten Dining Chairs, c. 1960, 1960

After Hans J. Wegner

Set of Ten Dining Chairs, c. 1960, 1960

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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CH07 Shell Chair, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

CH07 Shell Chair, 1963

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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Hans Wegner Peacock Chair For Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner Peacock Chair For Johannes Hansen

Sale Date: February 19, 2023

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