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)

Papa Bear, 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear, 1951–1954

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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JH 589, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 9, 2021

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Dining chair, model JH 713, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Dining chair, model JH 713, 1960

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Wishbone chairs, pair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone chairs, pair, 1950

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Nightstands model RY 430, pair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Nightstands model RY 430, pair, 1960

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Easy chairs, pair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Easy chairs, pair, 1950

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Nightstands model RY 430, pair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Nightstands model RY 430, pair, 1960

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Peacock chair, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

Peacock chair, 1947

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Papa Bear ottoman, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear ottoman, 1950

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Laenestol armchairs, pair, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

Laenestol armchairs, pair, 1967

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Chairs, pair, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

Chairs, pair, 1945

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Chairs, pair, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

Chairs, pair, 1945

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Room divider, model RY 100, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Room divider, model RY 100, 1965

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Cabinets model RY 16 and RY 17, set of two, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinets model RY 16 and RY 17, set of two, 1955

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Chinese settee, 1946

Hans J. Wegner

Chinese settee, 1946

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Cabinets model RY 31, pair, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinets model RY 31, pair, 1970

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Extension dining table, model AT 321, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Extension dining table, model AT 321, 1960

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Peter's chair, model 410, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Peter's chair, model 410, 1944

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Sofa, model GE 290/3, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa, model GE 290/3, 1953

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Credenza, model RY 26, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Credenza, model RY 26, 1950

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Easy chair, model GE 290A, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Easy chair, model GE 290A, 1953

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Lounge chair, model JH 524, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chair, model JH 524, 1958

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Shell chairs, pair, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

Shell chairs, pair, 1948

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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Early Flag Halyard chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Early Flag Halyard chair, 1950

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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