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)

Valet Chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet Chair, 1953

Sale Date: March 10, 2022

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Cowhorn Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Cowhorn Chair, 1952

Sale Date: March 10, 2022

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Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

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Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: March 10, 2022

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The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: March 10, 2022

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Crocodile Cabinet, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Crocodile Cabinet, 1950

Sale Date: March 10, 2022

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Cube bar, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Cube bar, 1956

Sale Date: February 22, 2022

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An easy chair with patinated oak frame, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

An easy chair with patinated oak frame, 1954

Sale Date: February 15, 2022

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Heart Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Heart Chair, 1952

Sale Date: February 15, 2022

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HANS WEGNER SET OF FIVE CHAIRS FOR GETAMA, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER SET OF FIVE CHAIRS FOR GETAMA, 1960

Sale Date: February 10, 2022

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China chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China chair, 1944

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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AT 308

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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GE 290

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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CH 33, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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GE 20

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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A pair of easy chairs of oak

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of easy chairs of oak

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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A two-seater sofa and an armchair with resp, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

A two-seater sofa and an armchair with resp, 1952

Sale Date: February 8, 2022

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6 Seltene Mid Century Esszimmerstühle, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

6 Seltene Mid Century Esszimmerstühle, 1960

Sale Date: March 20, 2021

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Papa Bear

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 1, 2022

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Stool with teak handles and legs, upholstered in

Hans J. Wegner

Stool with teak handles and legs, upholstered in

Sale Date: February 1, 2022

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AP 34/3, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

AP 34/3, 1957

Sale Date: February 1, 2022

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GE 290

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 1, 2022

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AP 32, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 1, 2022

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