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)

“GE 7” Oak daybed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 7” Oak daybed

Sale Date: February 27, 2024

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“GE 6” An oak daybed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 6” An oak daybed

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“AT 309” A dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 309” A dining table

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“AP 65” A wing chair

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 65” A wing chair

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“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell chair

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell chair

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An oak dresser with teak plinths

Hans J. Wegner

An oak dresser with teak plinths

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“Captain's Chair” A set of four oak armchairs , 1975

Hans J. Wegner

“Captain's Chair” A set of four oak armchairs , 1975

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

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“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair, 1951

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“CH 23” Set of three chairs, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23” Set of three chairs, 1950

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“AT 33” An oak sewing table, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33” An oak sewing table, 1950

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“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

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“China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Armchair , 1944

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“China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Armchair , 1944

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THE CHAIR

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 17, 2024

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THE CHAIR

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 17, 2024

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WISHBONE Chairs, Set of 10

Hans J. Wegner

WISHBONE Chairs, Set of 10

Sale Date: February 17, 2024

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4 Hans Wegner HEART Chairs

Hans J. Wegner

4 Hans Wegner HEART Chairs

Sale Date: February 17, 2024

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“New Papa Bear” A patinated oak wing back easy...

Hans J. Wegner

“New Papa Bear” A patinated oak wing back easy...

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“The Chair” A set of six solid teak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A set of six solid teak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“JH 563” Freestanding patinated oak desk, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 563” Freestanding patinated oak desk, 1950

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“AT 325” Freestanding Brazilian rosewood desk, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 325” Freestanding Brazilian rosewood desk, 1961

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

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“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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