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)

PP 35, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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GE 236

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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GE 290/3, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

GE 290/3, 1962

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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ML 33

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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The Yoke, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

The Yoke, 1959

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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Armless settee, model no. JH-555, ca. 1960, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Armless settee, model no. JH-555, ca. 1960, 1960

Sale Date: December 11, 2021

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Sofa, model no. GE-236/3, 1950s, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa, model no. GE-236/3, 1950s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 18, 2021

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Papa Bear' ottoman, model no. AP29, 1950s, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear' ottoman, model no. AP29, 1950s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 18, 2021

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Dining set, model no. FH4103, 1950s, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Dining set, model no. FH4103, 1950s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 18, 2021

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Three-seat sofa, model no. GE290, 1950s, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Three-seat sofa, model no. GE290, 1950s, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 18, 2021

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'The' chair, model no. JH501, ca. 1949, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

'The' chair, model no. JH501, ca. 1949, 1949

Sale Date: September 18, 2021

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AT-318 Ausziehtisch, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

AT-318 Ausziehtisch, 1960

Sale Date: November 27, 2021

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Wishbone desk, model JH-563, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone desk, model JH-563, 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 2, 2021

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sewing table, model AT33, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

sewing table, model AT33, 1960

Sale Date: December 2, 2021

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Wishbone armchairs, pair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone armchairs, pair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: December 2, 2021

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drop-leaf dining table, model AT304, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

drop-leaf dining table, model AT304, 1960

Sale Date: December 2, 2021

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PP 201

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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Kastrup sofa

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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GE 236, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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GE 265/3, 1978

Hans J. Wegner

GE 265/3, 1978

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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GE 705

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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The Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair, 1949

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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JH 808

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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FH 1788

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

Auction Closed

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