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)

“JH 507”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 507”, 1952

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“GE 7”

Hans J. Wegner

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“GE 284A”

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 284A”

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“CH 23”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23”, 1950

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“Y-Chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-Chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“PP 33”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 33”, 1950

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“AT 309”

Hans J. Wegner

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“The Yoke”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“The Yoke”, 1959

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“AT 13”, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 13”, 1963

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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“GE 290A”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A”, 1953

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“GE 290”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1953

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“GE 235/4”, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 235/4”, 1955

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“GE 290/2”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/2”, 1953

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Heart Chair'', 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Heart Chair'', 1952

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“CH 27”

Hans J. Wegner

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Circular oak dining table, frame with crossed...

Hans J. Wegner

Circular oak dining table, frame with crossed...

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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“CH 23”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23”, 1950

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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“AT 305”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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“China Chair”, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”, 1944

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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“China chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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Free-standing beech cabinet with roll-front door

Hans J. Wegner

Free-standing beech cabinet with roll-front door

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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High-backed oak easy chair and stool, loose...

Hans J. Wegner

High-backed oak easy chair and stool, loose...

Sale Date: March 2, 2021

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A three seater sofa with oak frame

Hans J. Wegner

A three seater sofa with oak frame

Sale Date: March 2, 2021

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“AP 15”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 15”, 1952

Sale Date: March 2, 2021

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