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)

Aarhus City Hall beech cabinet with roll front,...

Hans J. Wegner

Aarhus City Hall beech cabinet with roll front,...

Sale Date: November 30, 2021

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Fauteuil garni de tissu à bouclettes, pieds et...

Hans J. Wegner

Fauteuil garni de tissu à bouclettes, pieds et...

Sale Date: December 6, 2021

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Table basse du modèle JH 564 à plateau..., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Table basse du modèle JH 564 à plateau..., 1960

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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Suite de six Fauteuils., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Suite de six Fauteuils., 1960

Sale Date: December 7, 2021

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Circular table of solid ash wood, consisting of...

Hans J. Wegner

Circular table of solid ash wood, consisting of...

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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PP 35, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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PP 35, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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AP 18

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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GE 6, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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The Cigar, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

The Cigar, 1954

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Heart Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Heart Chair, 1952

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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GE 260

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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CH 27

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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AT 33, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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JH 703

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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GE 453

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Pair of 'Ox' lounge chairs, model nos. AP46..., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of 'Ox' lounge chairs, model nos. AP46..., 1960

Sale Date: November 29, 2021

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Pair of 'Chinese' chairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of 'Chinese' chairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Sale Date: November 29, 2021

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CH 304, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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A solid oak coffee table/bench with loose, solid

Hans J. Wegner

A solid oak coffee table/bench with loose, solid

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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Aarhus City Hall

Hans J. Wegner

Aarhus City Hall

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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Hans J. Wegner

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Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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CH 304, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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RY 25, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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