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)

“AP 29” An oak stool upholstered with light...

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 29” An oak stool upholstered with light...

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“China Chair” A nutwood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A nutwood armchair, 1944

Sale Date: January 17, 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: January 17, 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: January 17, 2023

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An oak wall unit, 1978

Hans J. Wegner

An oak wall unit, 1978

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“The Chair” Armchair of mahogany, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair of mahogany, 1949

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“GE 270” An easy chair with teak frame

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 270” An easy chair with teak frame

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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Sofa with stained beech legs

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa with stained beech legs

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“AT 308” Coffee table with teak top, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 308” Coffee table with teak top, 1951

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair, 1951

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

Sale Date: January 10, 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: January 10, 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: January 10, 2023

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“GE 500” A three seater sofa , 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 500” A three seater sofa , 1970

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“AT 45” A pair of teak serving carts

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 45” A pair of teak serving carts

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“Keyhole” A solid oak rocking chair

Hans J. Wegner

“Keyhole” A solid oak rocking chair

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“AT 325A” A freestanding oak desk

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 325A” A freestanding oak desk

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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Sideboard, model CH 304, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sideboard, model CH 304, 1950

Sale Date: January 12, 2023

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Coffee table, model GE 453, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee table, model GE 453, 1965

Sale Date: January 12, 2023

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Coffee table, model JH-575, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee table, model JH-575, 1950

Sale Date: January 12, 2023

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Flag Halyard lounge chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard lounge chair, 1950

Sale Date: January 12, 2023

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Cabinet, model JH 577, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinet, model JH 577, 1960

Sale Date: January 12, 2023

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