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)

Model n°W1, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Model n°W1, 1953

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Model n°AT304, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Model n°AT304, 1955

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Coffee table - Prototype, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee table - Prototype, 1950

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Model n°AP 19, 'Papa Bear', 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Model n°AP 19, 'Papa Bear', 1951

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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Two 'PP 503' armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

Two 'PP 503' armchairs

Sale Date: March 3, 2021

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Peter's Chair', 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Peter's Chair', 1944

Sale Date: March 3, 2021

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Fåtölj

Hans J. Wegner

Fåtölj "Wing Chair"

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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Karmstolar, sex stycken

Hans J. Wegner

Karmstolar, sex stycken "Y-stolen", 1949

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“PP 112”, 1978

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 112”, 1978

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“GE 7”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“Ox-chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox-chair”

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“The Cigar sofa”, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar sofa”, 1954

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“GE 236”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“RY 8”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 8”, 1952

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“GE 7”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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Conference table of oak with two extension leaves

Hans J. Wegner

Conference table of oak with two extension leaves

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“CH 23”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“AT 329”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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“China Chair”, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”, 1944

Sale Date: February 23, 2021

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HANS WEGNER FOR RY MOBLER TEAK AND..., 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER FOR RY MOBLER TEAK AND..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: February 11, 2021

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a pair of 'Y' or model CH24 wishbone chairs

Hans J. Wegner

a pair of 'Y' or model CH24 wishbone chairs

Sale Date: February 25, 2021

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The Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 10, 2021

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“GE 370”, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370”, 1969

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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