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: June 21, 2022

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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The Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair, 1949

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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AT 312, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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GE 258

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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Hans Wegner

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner "The Chair", Set of Eight,..., 1949

Sale Date: June 29, 2022

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FH4104 - Heart Chairs, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

FH4104 - Heart Chairs, 1960

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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Set of four 'China' chairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Set of four 'China' chairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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Pair of 'The Chair' armchairs, model no. 503, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of 'The Chair' armchairs, model no. 503, 1949

Sale Date: June 21, 2022

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A coffee table, designed by Hans J. Wegner,, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

A coffee table, designed by Hans J. Wegner,, 1970

Sale Date: June 17, 2022

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Coffee table, model AT 308, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee table, model AT 308, 1955

Sale Date: June 23, 2022

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Mobile con alzata da soggiorno RY24 per RY Mobbler

Hans J. Wegner

Mobile con alzata da soggiorno RY24 per RY Mobbler

Sale Date: June 15, 2022

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Hans Wegner, Stool, Model JH539

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner, Stool, Model JH539

Sale Date: June 17, 2022

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RY 34, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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GE-290

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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GE-290

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 290, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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GE 290A, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

GE 290A, 1953

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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Oak and teak closet

Hans J. Wegner

Oak and teak closet

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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AT 33

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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AP 20, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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Ry 32

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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Drawing cabinet of oak

Hans J. Wegner

Drawing cabinet of oak

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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