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)

“PP 701”, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 701”, 1965

Sale Date: May 25, 2021

Auction Closed

'Peacock' armchair, designed 1947, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

'Peacock' armchair, designed 1947, 1947

Sale Date: May 25, 2021

Auction Closed

'Papa Bear' armchair, model no. AP19,..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

'Papa Bear' armchair, model no. AP19,..., 1951

Sale Date: May 25, 2021

Auction Closed

Sågbocksbordet, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Sågbocksbordet, 1955

Sale Date: May 25, 2021

Auction Closed

CH-22, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 25, 2021

Auction Closed

A Hans J. Wegner easy chair, Getama

Hans J. Wegner

A Hans J. Wegner easy chair, Getama

Sale Date: May 25, 2021

Auction Closed

Daybed, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 23, 2021

Auction Closed

Bed, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 23, 2021

Auction Closed

“GE 260”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

“Ry 8”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 8”, 1952

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

Original Salesco box in brown carton..., 1968–1968

Hans J. Wegner

Original Salesco box in brown carton..., 1968–1968

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

“RY 33”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

An oak dining table with extension

Hans J. Wegner

An oak dining table with extension

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

A pair of oak bookcases with teak feet, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of oak bookcases with teak feet, 1952

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

“Ry 8”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 8”, 1952

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

“Y-Chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-Chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

Travailleuse à structure en chêne clair

Hans J. Wegner

Travailleuse à structure en chêne clair

Sale Date: May 18, 2021

Auction Closed

Matbord. Modell JH726., 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Matbord. Modell JH726., 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 19, 2021

Auction Closed

Fåtölj. Bamse

Hans J. Wegner

Fåtölj. Bamse

Sale Date: May 19, 2021

Auction Closed

Fåtölj med fotpall. Bamse

Hans J. Wegner

Fåtölj med fotpall. Bamse

Sale Date: May 19, 2021

Auction Closed

Matbord. Modell AT 312., 1950–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Matbord. Modell AT 312., 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 19, 2021

Auction Closed

Barskåp. Modell AT 34., 1950–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Barskåp. Modell AT 34., 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 19, 2021

Auction Closed

Hans Wegner Wing Lounge Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner Wing Lounge Chair

Sale Date: May 15, 2021

Auction Closed

A vintage ‘The Pendant’ or L37 light, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

A vintage ‘The Pendant’ or L37 light, 1962

Sale Date: May 11, 2021

Auction Closed

Previous 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 Next

English (US)

©2024 Artnet Worldwide Corporation. All rights reserved.