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)

JH 1, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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FH 1788

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 28, 2021

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PP 75, 1982

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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A pair tall bookcases of teak, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

A pair tall bookcases of teak, 1959

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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Ry 250, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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Oculus Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Oculus Chair, 1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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GE 530, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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GE 290A

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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CH 30, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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Dining table with oak frame

Hans J. Wegner

Dining table with oak frame

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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JH 513, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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AT 305, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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Heart Chair'', 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Heart Chair'', 1952

Sale Date: September 21, 2021

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Hans Wegner, Dining chairs model CH 23, set..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner, Dining chairs model CH 23, set..., 1951

Sale Date: September 17, 2021

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Hans Wegner, coffee table and sofa (2), 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner, coffee table and sofa (2), 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 17, 2021

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Hans Wegner, credenza, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner, credenza, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 17, 2021

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Hans Wegner, RY100 storage unit, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner, RY100 storage unit, 1960

Sale Date: September 17, 2021

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JH 589, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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JH 585

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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RY 25, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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New Papa Bear

Hans J. Wegner

New Papa Bear

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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JH 554, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 30, 2021

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