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)

ENSEMBLE DE SALLE À MANGER COMPRENANT UNE..., 1952

Hans J. Wegner

ENSEMBLE DE SALLE À MANGER COMPRENANT UNE..., 1952

Sale Date: May 9, 2021

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China chair”

Hans J. Wegner

China chair”

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“Papa Bear”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear”, 1951

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“AT 309”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“GE 290/3”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3”, 1959

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“ML 33”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“GE 290”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“CH 23”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23”, 1950

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“AT 33”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33”, 1950

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“CH 31”, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 31”, 1956

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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“Wish bone Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“Wish bone Chair”

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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Six armchairs of mahogany

Hans J. Wegner

Six armchairs of mahogany

Sale Date: May 4, 2021

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Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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Buck Lounge Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Buck Lounge Chair, 1951

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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The Chairs, Set of Eight, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, Set of Eight, 1949

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of The Chairs, 1949

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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Pair of JH 539 Stools, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of JH 539 Stools, 1949

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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The Folding Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Folding Chair, 1949

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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“The Valet Chair”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“The Valet Chair”, 1953

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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High backed easy chair with matching stool..., 1959

Hans J. Wegner

High backed easy chair with matching stool..., 1959

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: April 27, 2021

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