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.

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Furniture

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Erik Gunnar Asplund, Charles and Ray Eames, Walter Gropius, Johannes Hansen, Johannes Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

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

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Hans J. Wegner (14,609 results)
“RY 25” An oak sideboard , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” An oak sideboard , 1958

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“CH 25” Easy chair , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” Easy chair , 1950

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Eight oak..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Eight oak..., 1949

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“GE 40” Two seater oak sofa and easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 40” Two seater oak sofa and easy chair

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“GE 40” A pair of oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 40” A pair of oak easy chairs

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“GE 370” Two seater oak sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370” Two seater oak sofa

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“GE 370” Oak easy chair and stool

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370” Oak easy chair and stool

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“GE 375” A pair of highback oak easy chairs, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A pair of highback oak easy chairs, 1969

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“Ry 100” Wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 100” Wall unit

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“AT 8” Circular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular coffee table

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“AT 8” Circular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular coffee table

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“AT 36” Circular solid oak tray table with...

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 36” Circular solid oak tray table with...

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“The Valet Chair” Sculptural cherry wood chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“The Valet Chair” Sculptural cherry wood chair, 1953

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“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

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“China Table” Cherry wood dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“China Table” Cherry wood dining table

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“GE 233” Freestanding three seater sofa , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 233” Freestanding three seater sofa , 1952

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A pair of beech , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A pair of beech , 1949

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“J 16” A beech rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16” A beech rocking chair, 1944

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“Ry 100” Wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 100” Wall unit

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“GE 370” Two seater oak sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370” Two seater oak sofa

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 8” Circular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular coffee table

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 8” Circular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular coffee table

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

Auction Closed

“GE 40” Two seater oak sofa and easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 40” Two seater oak sofa and easy chair

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

Auction Closed

“GE 370” Oak easy chair and stool

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370” Oak easy chair and stool

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

Auction Closed

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