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)

“AT 304” Oak dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 304” Oak dining table

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 34” A cube-shaped patinated oak bar..., 1956

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 34” A cube-shaped patinated oak bar..., 1956

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 570” Dining table , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 570” Dining table , 1951

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 572” A solid teak desk organizer , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 572” A solid teak desk organizer , 1954

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“Aarhus City Hall” Desk lamp , 1938–1941

Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen

“Aarhus City Hall” Desk lamp , 1938–1941

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 571” Freestanding solid teak desk , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 571” Freestanding solid teak desk , 1954

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Chair” A set of 16 mahogany armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A set of 16 mahogany armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 810” Freestanding wengé desk, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 810” Freestanding wengé desk, 1970

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“RY 26” Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26” Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Flag Halyard Chair” Easy chair , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“The Flag Halyard Chair” Easy chair , 1950

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“New Papa Bear” A patinated oak wing back easy...

Hans J. Wegner

“New Papa Bear” A patinated oak wing back easy...

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Chair” A set of six solid teak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A set of six solid teak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 325” Freestanding Brazilian rosewood desk, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 325” Freestanding Brazilian rosewood desk, 1961

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 563” Freestanding patinated oak desk, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 563” Freestanding patinated oak desk, 1950

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 304” Oak dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 304” Oak dining table

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 34” A cube-shaped patinated oak bar..., 1956

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 34” A cube-shaped patinated oak bar..., 1956

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 570” Dining table , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 570” Dining table , 1951

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 572” A solid teak desk organizer , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 572” A solid teak desk organizer , 1954

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

Auction Closed

Previous 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Next

English (US)

©2024 Artnet Worldwide Corporation. All rights reserved.