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)

A Set of Six Armchairs, Mod. Chinese Chair..., 1943

Hans J. Wegner

A Set of Six Armchairs, Mod. Chinese Chair..., 1943

Sale Date: October 6, 2021

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Fåtölj

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 12, 2021

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A TEAK AND BEECH DINING TABLE, DESIGNED BY..., 1958

Hans J. Wegner

A TEAK AND BEECH DINING TABLE, DESIGNED BY..., 1958

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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A SET OF FOUR TEAK AND BEECH CH-23 DINING..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

A SET OF FOUR TEAK AND BEECH CH-23 DINING..., 1950

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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Papa Bear

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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AT 10

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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Wingchair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Wingchair, 1960

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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AP 34

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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PP 701, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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Wishbone chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone chair, 1949

Sale Date: October 5, 2021

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Plank Armchair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Plank Armchair, 1960

Sale Date: October 19, 2021

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HANS WEGNER - VALET CHAIR FOR JOHANNES HANSEN

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER - VALET CHAIR FOR JOHANNES HANSEN

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman, 1950

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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HANS WEGNER: PAIR OF 'CH25' LOUNGE CHAIRS

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER: PAIR OF 'CH25' LOUNGE CHAIRS

Sale Date: October 3, 2021

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Dining table with slightly oval top and flip...

Hans J. Wegner

Dining table with slightly oval top and flip...

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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GE 290, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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CH 30, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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GE 260A

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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GE 290A

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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CH 25, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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Small sideboard of oak with later legs

Hans J. Wegner

Small sideboard of oak with later legs

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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Rare coffee table/bench with oak frame and loose

Hans J. Wegner

Rare coffee table/bench with oak frame and loose

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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