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)

“GE 284” A pair of beech armchairs, 2004

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 284” A pair of beech armchairs, 2004

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“The Circle Chair” Lounge chair with ash frame, 1986

Hans J. Wegner

“The Circle Chair” Lounge chair with ash frame, 1986

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“AT 314” Teak dining table with fold..., 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 314” Teak dining table with fold..., 1960–1969

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“The Flag Halyard Chair” Easy chair with..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“The Flag Halyard Chair” Easy chair with..., 1950

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“AT 319” Dining table , 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 319” Dining table , 1960–1969

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“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair, 1951

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“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair, 1951

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“JH 603” Highback pine folding chair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 603” Highback pine folding chair, 1960–1969

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A pair of patinated solid oak easy chairs, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of patinated solid oak easy chairs, 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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A rare oak “Buck Chair” with tapering legs, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

A rare oak “Buck Chair” with tapering legs, 1959

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“GE 1” Solid oak daybed in two sections, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 1” Solid oak daybed in two sections, 1954

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“JH 713” Set of eight oak armchairs, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 713” Set of eight oak armchairs, 1958

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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Set of six

Hans J. Wegner

Set of six "China" armchairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Sale Date: December 7, 2022

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Fauteuil AP19 dit « PAPA BEAR »

Hans J. Wegner

Fauteuil AP19 dit « PAPA BEAR »

Sale Date: November 28, 2022

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Seat 'PP 589', 1953–1999

Hans J. Wegner

Seat 'PP 589', 1953–1999

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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HANS WEGNER FLAG HALYARD CHAIR

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER FLAG HALYARD CHAIR

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“The Chair” A walnut armchair, upholstered..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A walnut armchair, upholstered..., 1949

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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Set of four dining chairs with patinated oak , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Set of four dining chairs with patinated oak , 1950

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“AP 20/18” Easy chair with oak legs

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20/18” Easy chair with oak legs

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“JH 513” A pair of oak and teak armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 513” A pair of oak and teak armchairs

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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An oak sideboard and a dresser with steel legs

Hans J. Wegner

An oak sideboard and a dresser with steel legs

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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An elm wood sewing box with roll top and drawer

Hans J. Wegner

An elm wood sewing box with roll top and drawer

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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Rocking chair, model no. J16, 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

Rocking chair, model no. J16, 1970–1979

Sale Date: December 10, 2022

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