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)

an 'Ox-Chair' and ottoman for Erik..., 1961

Hans J. Wegner

an 'Ox-Chair' and ottoman for Erik..., 1961

Sale Date: November 2, 2021

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A Hans Jørgensen Wegner modern teak sewing..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

A Hans Jørgensen Wegner modern teak sewing..., 1950

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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A pair of Hans Jørgensen Wegner lounge..., 1959

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of Hans Jørgensen Wegner lounge..., 1959

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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A Hans Jørgensen Wegner Papa Bear..., 1951–1953

Hans J. Wegner

A Hans Jørgensen Wegner Papa Bear..., 1951–1953

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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A Hans Jørgensen Wegner Papa Bear chair , 1951–1953

Hans J. Wegner

A Hans Jørgensen Wegner Papa Bear chair , 1951–1953

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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A pair of Hans Jørgensen Wegner lounge..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of Hans Jørgensen Wegner lounge..., 1950

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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Prototype Model CH21, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

Prototype Model CH21, 1969

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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PP 201

Hans J. Wegner

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PP 201

Hans J. Wegner

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PP 35, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

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PP 35, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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Table of teak

Hans J. Wegner

Table of teak

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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Oculus Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Oculus Chair, 1960

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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JH 554, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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China-Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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AT 33

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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CH 07, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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J 16, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Sale Date: October 21, 2021

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Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Sale Date: October 21, 2021

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Pair of armchairs, 1968

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of armchairs, 1968

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Rocking chair, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

Rocking chair, 1967

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Desk, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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Pair of armchairs, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of armchairs, 1960

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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