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)

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for AP Stolen AP19 "Papa Bear"..., 1951

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“J-16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J-16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair with teak nails and..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair with teak nails and..., 1951

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“The Chair” A walnut armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A walnut armchair, 1949

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“AP 34” Freestanding Three- seater sofa with...

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 34” Freestanding Three- seater sofa with...

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“GE 705” A pair of oak beds with chromed steel...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705” A pair of oak beds with chromed steel...

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Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak chairs, 1952

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“AT 324” A circular oak extension table with two

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 324” A circular oak extension table with two

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“GE 530 A higback easy chair and matching..., 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530 A higback easy chair and matching..., 1970

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“PP 68” A set of four soaped oak armchairs, 1987

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 68” A set of four soaped oak armchairs, 1987

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“The Cigar” Three-seater patinated oak sofa, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” Three-seater patinated oak sofa, 1954

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“GE 671” A pair of moulded oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 671” A pair of moulded oak easy chairs

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“PP 35” A solid oak tray table with circular, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 35” A solid oak tray table with circular, 1945

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“Opala” A pair of floor lamps with...

Hans J. Wegner

“Opala” A pair of floor lamps with...

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“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

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“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

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HANS WEGNER GE 375 EASY CHAIR FOR GETAMA, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER GE 375 EASY CHAIR FOR GETAMA, 1969

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HANS J WEGNER COFFEE TABLE FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS J WEGNER COFFEE TABLE FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

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HANS WEGNER GE 375 EASY CHAIR FOR GETAMA, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER GE 375 EASY CHAIR FOR GETAMA, 1969

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Sofa, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

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Flag Halyard lounge chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard lounge chair, 1950

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Model CH22 Armchair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Model CH22 Armchair, 1951

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Model RY20 Buffet, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Model RY20 Buffet, 1958

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Model JH517, 'Buck chair' Pair of armchairs, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Model JH517, 'Buck chair' Pair of armchairs, 1951

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