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)

Shaker' - 'GE 527' table, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Shaker' - 'GE 527' table, 1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2022

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Shaker' - 'GE 527' table, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Shaker' - 'GE 527' table, 1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2022

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“JH 563” Freestanding desk with solid oak..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 563” Freestanding desk with solid oak..., 1950

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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Large, circular dining / conference table with...

Hans J. Wegner

Large, circular dining / conference table with...

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“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard,..., 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard,..., 1959

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid oak chair...., 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid oak chair...., 1953

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair with..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback easy chair with..., 1951

Sale Date: September 29, 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: September 29, 2022

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A pair of mahogany armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of mahogany armchairs

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“The Bull Chair” A solid teak armchair, back , 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“The Bull Chair” A solid teak armchair, back , 1961

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“AT 304” Teak dining table with fold down...

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 304” Teak dining table with fold down...

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“Deck Chair” Ash wood deck chair, seat and..., 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Deck Chair” Ash wood deck chair, seat and..., 1958

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“The Chair” A pair of teak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A pair of teak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“The Chair” A pair of oak armchairs, seats..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A pair of oak armchairs, seats..., 1949

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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A pair of easy chairs and a matching coffee..., 1948

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of easy chairs and a matching coffee..., 1948

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“Swivel Chair” Chair with solid oak back,..., 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“Swivel Chair” Chair with solid oak back,..., 1955

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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A pair of teak armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of teak armchairs

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“GE 270” A pair of teak and oak easy chairs,...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 270” A pair of teak and oak easy chairs,...

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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Ry 20. A teak sideboard, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Ry 20. A teak sideboard, 1954

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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GE 290/2. A two-seater sofa, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

GE 290/2. A two-seater sofa, 1953

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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Black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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“Ry 15” og “Ry 16”. Chest of drawers and..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 15” og “Ry 16”. Chest of drawers and..., 1951

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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Four seater sofa with steel frame

Hans J. Wegner

Four seater sofa with steel frame

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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Folding Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Folding Chair, 1950

Sale Date: September 8, 2022

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