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)

Peacock lounge chair, model JH521, 2004

Hans J. Wegner

Peacock lounge chair, model JH521, 2004

Sale Date: March 25, 2021

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“RY 100”. Free-standing oak room divider in two...

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 100”. Free-standing oak room divider in two...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“GE 258”. Daybed with beech frame, back and...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 258”. Daybed with beech frame, back and...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“China chair”. Four armchairs with black...

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”. Four armchairs with black...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“China chair”. An armchair with cherry wood frame

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”. An armchair with cherry wood frame

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“China chair”. A pair of armchairs with black...

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”. A pair of armchairs with black...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“The Chair”. A set of four mahogany armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair”. A set of four mahogany armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“China chair”. An armchair with black lacquered...

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”. An armchair with black lacquered...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“China chair”. An armchair with black lacquered...

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”. An armchair with black lacquered...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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Conference table of mahogany with two extension...

Hans J. Wegner

Conference table of mahogany with two extension...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“RY 16”. An oak chest with six larger and..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 16”. An oak chest with six larger and..., 1951

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“GE 290A & GE 290S”. High-backed oak easy chair...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A & GE 290S”. High-backed oak easy chair...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“CH 23”. Set of six chairs of patinated oak, , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23”. Set of six chairs of patinated oak, , 1950

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“AP 63/3”. Free-standing three-seater sofa..., 1967

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 63/3”. Free-standing three-seater sofa..., 1967

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“AP 62”. A pair of easy chairs with..., 1967

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62”. A pair of easy chairs with..., 1967

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“JH 808”. Rectangular coffee table with chromed...

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 808”. Rectangular coffee table with chromed...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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HANS WEGNER MID-CENTURY MODERN LEATHER SOFA, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER MID-CENTURY MODERN LEATHER SOFA, 1960

Sale Date: March 27, 2021

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“PP 58”, 1987

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 58”, 1987

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“PP 112”, 1978

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 112”, 1978

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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The Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Papa Bear”, 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear”, 1951–1954

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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A teak Piano Stool, upholstered in seat with...

Hans J. Wegner

A teak Piano Stool, upholstered in seat with...

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“AT 303”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“The Yoke”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“The Yoke”, 1959

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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