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)

“GE 375”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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“GE 235/4”, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 235/4”, 1955

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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“GE 375”, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375”, 1969

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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“RY 5, RY 14, RY 15 & RY 16”

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 5, RY 14, RY 15 & RY 16”

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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An oak book case in two sections, one with a , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

An oak book case in two sections, one with a , 1951

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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“GE 375”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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“CH 25”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25”, 1950

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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An oak wall unit with drawers, shelves, sliding...

Hans J. Wegner

An oak wall unit with drawers, shelves, sliding...

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

Auction Closed

“CH 25”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25”, 1950

Sale Date: February 16, 2021

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Valet Chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet Chair, 1953

Sale Date: January 13, 2021

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Wishbone chairs, set of four, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone chairs, set of four, 1950

Sale Date: February 18, 2021

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dining table, model AT312, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

dining table, model AT312, 1960

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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coffee table, model AT 10, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

coffee table, model AT 10, 1960

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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coffee table, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

coffee table, 1965

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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The Airport Chairs model CH401, pair

Hans J. Wegner

The Airport Chairs model CH401, pair

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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cabinet, model RY31, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

cabinet, model RY31, 1970

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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The Airport easy chairs, pair

Hans J. Wegner

The Airport easy chairs, pair

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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drop-leaf dining table, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

drop-leaf dining table, 1960

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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bed, model GE 705, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

bed, model GE 705, 1960

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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Elbow chairs model CH20, set of eight, 1956–2005

Hans J. Wegner

Elbow chairs model CH20, set of eight, 1956–2005

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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cabinet, model RY24

Hans J. Wegner

cabinet, model RY24

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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The Chairs, pair

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, pair

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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The Chairs, pair, 1957–1964

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, pair, 1957–1964

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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“AT 10”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

Auction Closed

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