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)

“China chair”, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”, 1944

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“China table”

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“China table”

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“Papa Bear”, 1951–1954

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“Papa Bear”, 1951–1954

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“AT 10”

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“The Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair”, 1949

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“W2”, 1953

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“W2”, 1953

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“JH 752”, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 752”, 1965

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“JH 704”, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 704”, 1965

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“RY 25”

Hans J. Wegner

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“RY 17”, 1951–1952

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 17”, 1951–1952

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“JH 513”

Hans J. Wegner

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“AP 64/3”, 1965

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“AP 64/3”, 1965

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“GE 375”, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375”, 1969

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“GE 258”

Hans J. Wegner

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Rectangular coffee table with frame of oak

Hans J. Wegner

Rectangular coffee table with frame of oak

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A GE 673 rocking chair, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

A GE 673 rocking chair, 1967

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Hans J. Wegner

an "AT-314" dinner table with flaps,..., 1950–1969

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a teak

Hans J. Wegner

a teak "RY 25, President" sideboard,..., 1960–1969

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Hans J. Wegner

a "Heart set", a dining table with six..., 1950–1969

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a model

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a model "AP 52" chair for AP Stolen,..., 1960–1979

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Hans J. Wegner

a "Papa bear" easy chair, AP-stolen, Denmark

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a teak, oak and cane

Hans J. Wegner

a teak, oak and cane "Cowhorn chair",..., 1950–1969

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a set of 10 teak

Hans J. Wegner

a set of 10 teak "W2" chairs, 1950–1959

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GRAND ENFILADE SUSPENDUE en teck, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

GRAND ENFILADE SUSPENDUE en teck, 1960–1969

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