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 305”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305”, 1953

Sale Date: March 2, 2021

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“Ry 32”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 2, 2021

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“Valet Chair”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair”, 1953

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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“Sawbench Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbench Chair”

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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“GE 1”, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 1”, 1955

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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“Test chair/prototype”

Hans J. Wegner

“Test chair/prototype”

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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“JH 512”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512”, 1949

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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An Important early and rare Shell-chair of..., 1963

Hans J. Wegner

An Important early and rare Shell-chair of..., 1963

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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“Papa Bear”. Wingback easy chair with..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear”. Wingback easy chair with..., 1951

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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“Flag Halyard Chair”. Easy chair with..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“Flag Halyard Chair”. Easy chair with..., 1950

Sale Date: March 11, 2021

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A Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck teak dining...

Hans J. Wegner

A Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck teak dining...

Sale Date: February 21, 2021

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A pair of ”AP20 Mini bear” lounge chairs with,...

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of ”AP20 Mini bear” lounge chairs with,...

Sale Date: February 28, 2021

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Coffee table, model AT 10, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee table, model AT 10, 1960

Sale Date: March 3, 2021

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armchairs, set of 10, model JH507, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

armchairs, set of 10, model JH507, 1965

Sale Date: February 25, 2021

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Dining table, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Dining table, 1950

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Cabinet, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinet, 1960

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Sideboard, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Sideboard, 1960

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Set of three wall shelves, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Set of three wall shelves, 1960

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Flower, 1942

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Model n°JH603, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Model n°JH603, 1962

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Model n° JH503, 'The Chairs', 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Model n° JH503, 'The Chairs', 1951

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Model n°GE215, 'Sawbuck chair', 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Model n°GE215, 'Sawbuck chair', 1955

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Model n°GE 225, 'Flag Halyard Chair', 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Model n°GE 225, 'Flag Halyard Chair', 1950

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Model n°CH-25, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Model n°CH-25, 1960

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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