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)

Dining Chairs (8), 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Dining Chairs (8), 1960–1969

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Lounge Chairs (2), 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge Chairs (2), 1960–1969

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Three-Seat Sofa, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Three-Seat Sofa, 1960–1969

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Daybed, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Daybed, 1960–1969

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Lounge Chair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge Chair, 1960–1969

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Bentwood Sofa, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Bentwood Sofa, 1960–1969

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'City Hall' Armchair, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen

'City Hall' Armchair, 1950–1959

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Dining Chairs (8), 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Dining Chairs (8), 1960–1969

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Lounge Chairs (2), 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge Chairs (2), 1960–1969

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Three-Seat Sofa, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Three-Seat Sofa, 1960–1969

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Daybed, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Daybed, 1960–1969

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Lounge Chair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge Chair, 1960–1969

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Bentwood Sofa, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Bentwood Sofa, 1960–1969

Sale Date: March 30, 2024

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'City Hall' Armchair, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen

'City Hall' Armchair, 1950–1959

Sale Date: March 30, 2024

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GE236 Sofa

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 17, 2024

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“CH 33” Set of six teak chairs, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” Set of six teak chairs, 1957

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“GE 705 D” A teak double bed,

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705 D” A teak double bed,

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Folding rostrum

Hans J. Wegner

Folding rostrum

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“GE 375” Two seater oak sofa, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” Two seater oak sofa, 1969

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“GE 370” Set of four easy chairs, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370” Set of four easy chairs, 1970

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“GE 370” Two seater oak sofa, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370” Two seater oak sofa, 1969

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“GE 290A” and “GE 290S” A high-backed easy..., 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A” and “GE 290S” A high-backed easy..., 1962

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“W1” A set of six of dining chairs , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W1” A set of six of dining chairs , 1953

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“JH 516” A pair of oak armchairs, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 516” A pair of oak armchairs, 1951

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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