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)

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: July 21, 2022

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Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: July 5, 2022

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GE 6, 1964

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 6, 1964

Hans J. Wegner

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The Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair, 1949

Sale Date: July 5, 2022

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JH 513, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: July 5, 2022

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AT 12, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 6, 1964

Hans J. Wegner

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Kastrup sofa

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: July 5, 2022

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Modèle 4103, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Modèle 4103, 1960

Sale Date: July 1, 2022

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Modèle 4103, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Modèle 4103, 1960

Sale Date: July 1, 2022

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Pendulum' ceiling light, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Pendulum' ceiling light, 1965

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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Valet chair' - 'JH540', 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet chair' - 'JH540', 1953

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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Serving trolley, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Serving trolley, 1960

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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Peter's Chair', 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Peter's Chair', 1944

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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Occasional table 'AT 35', 1945

Hans J. Wegner

Occasional table 'AT 35', 1945

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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Daybed / lounge chair 'GE 1' with ottoman, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Daybed / lounge chair 'GE 1' with ottoman, 1954

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Y Chairs.6 Midcentury...

Hans J. Wegner

6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Y Chairs.6 Midcentury...

Sale Date: July 10, 2022

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Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Dining Table

Hans J. Wegner

Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Dining Table

Sale Date: July 10, 2022

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Set of Six Hans Wegner

Hans J. Wegner

Set of Six Hans Wegner "The Chairs"., 1960–1969

Sale Date: July 10, 2022

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CH 07, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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Opala

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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An oak sideboard

Hans J. Wegner

An oak sideboard

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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Kastrup sofa

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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