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)

“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

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“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

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“The chair” An oak armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The chair” An oak armchair , 1949

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“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

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“The chair” An oak armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The chair” An oak armchair , 1949

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Set of eight armchairs, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Set of eight armchairs, 1960

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Set of six armchairs , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Set of six armchairs , 1960

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“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

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“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

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Wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

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“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

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“AT 10” Coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 10” Coffee table

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“AT 316” Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 316” Dining table

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Armchair , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Armchair , 1960

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Canapé

Hans J. Wegner

Canapé "AP20" , 1955

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Canapé

Hans J. Wegner

Canapé "AP20" , 1955

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Dining Table, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Dining Table, 1952

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Dining Table, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Dining Table, 1952

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Stool, Model No. JH 539, designed 1953, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Stool, Model No. JH 539, designed 1953, 1953

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“AT 308” Coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 308” Coffee table

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“AP 47” Easy chair , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 47” Easy chair , 1960

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“Century” A three seater sofa and two seater , 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“Century” A three seater sofa and two seater , 1957

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“GE 285” Free-standing three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 285” Free-standing three-seater sofa

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“JH 554” Early freestanding three-seater sofa , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 554” Early freestanding three-seater sofa , 1944

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