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 32” Ladies oak desk front with drawer with...

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 32” Ladies oak desk front with drawer with...

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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“AT 315” Rectangular oak dining table with...

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 315” Rectangular oak dining table with...

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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“GE 290/2” A two seater sofa with solid oak..., 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/2” A two seater sofa with solid oak..., 1953

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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“Keyhole” A solid oak rocking chair

Hans J. Wegner

“Keyhole” A solid oak rocking chair

Sale Date: December 13, 2022

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Cabinet, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinet, 1970

Sale Date: December 14, 2022

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Suite de huit chaises mod. JH 701, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Suite de huit chaises mod. JH 701, 1965

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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Chaise «valet» mod. JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Chaise «valet» mod. JH540, 1953

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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Table de salle à manger mod. AT-304, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Table de salle à manger mod. AT-304, 1955

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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Bureau mod. AT 325, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

Bureau mod. AT 325, 1961

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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Paire de fauteuils mod. JH 813, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Paire de fauteuils mod. JH 813, 1970

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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Tambour filing cabinet, produced for Aarhus..., 1941

Hans J. Wegner

Tambour filing cabinet, produced for Aarhus..., 1941

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“Ox-Chair” An easy chair and stool with steel...

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox-Chair” An easy chair and stool with steel...

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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Sawbench Chair” A set of four oak chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair” A set of four oak chairs, 1952

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“RY 8

Hans J. Wegner

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“AT 8” Circular coffee table with oak legs

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular coffee table with oak legs

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“CH 30” A set of six side chairs with oak..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30” A set of six side chairs with oak..., 1954

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“AP 18” Free-standing three seater sofa with oak

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 18” Free-standing three seater sofa with oak

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“RY 26” Oak sideboard with rosewood shoes, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26” Oak sideboard with rosewood shoes, 1959

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“CH 008” Circular solid oak coffee table with...

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 008” Circular solid oak coffee table with...

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“CH 25” An oak easy chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” An oak easy chair, 1950

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armrests

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armrests

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“CH 388” A circular dining table with extension...

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 388” A circular dining table with extension...

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“Wishbone chair/Y-Chair” Seven armchairs..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone chair/Y-Chair” Seven armchairs..., 1949

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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