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)

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: August 24, 2021

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“Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: August 24, 2021

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A sidetable with beech frame, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

A sidetable with beech frame, 1948

Sale Date: August 24, 2021

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PAIR OF HANS WEGNER JH-501 ARMCHAIRS, 1940

Hans J. Wegner

PAIR OF HANS WEGNER JH-501 ARMCHAIRS, 1940

Sale Date: August 17, 2021

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Brickbord, 1950–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Brickbord, 1950–1969

Sale Date: August 17, 2021

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“AP 16”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 16”, 1952

Sale Date: August 17, 2021

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Wall unit of teak, consisting of tall and low...

Hans J. Wegner

Wall unit of teak, consisting of tall and low...

Sale Date: August 17, 2021

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“AT 310”

Hans J. Wegner

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“JH 513”

Hans J. Wegner

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A pair of patinated oak stools

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of patinated oak stools

Sale Date: August 17, 2021

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“CH 23”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: August 17, 2021

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Circular dining table of oak with solid top and...

Hans J. Wegner

Circular dining table of oak with solid top and...

Sale Date: August 17, 2021

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Papa Bear” armchair, model no. AP19, and..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear” armchair, model no. AP19, and..., 1951

Sale Date: August 4, 2021

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“China table”

Hans J. Wegner

“China table”

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“Papa Bear”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear”, 1951

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“PP 701”, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 701”, 1965

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“The Flag Halyard Chair”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“The Flag Halyard Chair”, 1950

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“GE 290”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“GE 290”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“GE 290A”

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A”

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“AP 18”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“GE 265”, 1978

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 265”, 1978

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“The Cigar”

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar”

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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“GE 290/3”

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3”

Sale Date: August 10, 2021

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