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)

Stool, model JH 539, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Stool, model JH 539, 1953

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Stool, model JH 539, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Stool, model JH 539, 1953

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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The Chairs, pair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, pair, 1949

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Bench, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Drop-leaf dining table, model AT 314, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Drop-leaf dining table, model AT 314, 1960

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Ox chair, model AP 46, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Ox chair, model AP 46, 1960

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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The Chairs, set of ten, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, set of ten, 1949

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Architect desk, model JH 571, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Architect desk, model JH 571, 1954

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Flag Halyard lounge chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard lounge chair, 1950

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Dining chairs model JH 504, set of six, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Dining chairs model JH 504, set of six, 1950

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Sideboard, model CH 304, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sideboard, model CH 304, 1950

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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QUATTRO SEDIE 'CH24' PER CARL HANSEN & SON

Hans J. Wegner

QUATTRO SEDIE 'CH24' PER CARL HANSEN & SON

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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CH24 - Wishbone, 2006

Hans J. Wegner

CH24 - Wishbone, 2006

Sale Date: November 20, 2022

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FH4104 - Heart Chairs, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

FH4104 - Heart Chairs, 1960

Sale Date: November 20, 2022

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A pair of rare oak “Buck Chairs” with..., 1959

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of rare oak “Buck Chairs” with..., 1959

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair, 1951

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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“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“New Papa Bear” Wing back easy chair , 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

“New Papa Bear” Wing back easy chair , 1970–1979

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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Kastrup Airport Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Kastrup Airport Chair

Sale Date: November 18, 2022

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Set of Four Dining Chairs, model CH23

Hans J. Wegner

Set of Four Dining Chairs, model CH23

Sale Date: November 18, 2022

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Folding Lounge Chair, c. 1960, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Folding Lounge Chair, c. 1960, 1960

Sale Date: November 18, 2022

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Pair of The Chairs, c. 1959, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of The Chairs, c. 1959, 1959

Sale Date: November 18, 2022

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