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)

China-Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China-Chair, 1944

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China-Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China-Chair, 1944

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Ry 250, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

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China Chair, 1972

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1972

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JH 559, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

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PP 312, 1981

Hans J. Wegner

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Papa Bear Chair, 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951–1954

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CH 30, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 375, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

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Wall unit of oak, consisting of chest of drawers

Hans J. Wegner

Wall unit of oak, consisting of chest of drawers

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GE 280, 1980

Hans J. Wegner

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AT 33, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

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CH 25, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

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PP 22

Hans J. Wegner

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FH 1936, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

FH 1936, 1950

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Two 'Shell' chairs, model no. FH1936,..., 1948

Hans J. Wegner

Two 'Shell' chairs, model no. FH1936,..., 1948

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Pair of 'Papa Bear' armchairs, model no...., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of 'Papa Bear' armchairs, model no...., 1951

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Valet' chair, model no. JH540, designed 1953, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet' chair, model no. JH540, designed 1953, 1953

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Early chair, model no. CH21, circa 1969, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

Early chair, model no. CH21, circa 1969, 1969

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Bar, model no. AT-34, circa 1956, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Bar, model no. AT-34, circa 1956, 1956

Sale Date: October 4, 2022

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Hans Wegner for RY Mobler RY-20 Sideboard

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for RY Mobler RY-20 Sideboard

Sale Date: September 8, 2022

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Hans Wegner for RY 100 Mobler Room Divider

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for RY 100 Mobler Room Divider

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Black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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AT 33, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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