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)

A teak stool, seat upholstered with black..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

A teak stool, seat upholstered with black..., 1954

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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Set of six patinated oak chairs, seat..., 1940–1949

Hans J. Wegner

Set of six patinated oak chairs, seat..., 1940–1949

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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“CH 23”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23”, 1950

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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Oak wall unit consisting of a chest of drawers...

Hans J. Wegner

Oak wall unit consisting of a chest of drawers...

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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“Butterfly”

Hans J. Wegner

“Butterfly”

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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“CH 33”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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“GE 7”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 7”, 1959

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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“GE 290”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 9, 2021

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sofa, model AP 62/3, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

sofa, model AP 62/3, 1960

Sale Date: November 20, 2020

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RY20: cabinet

Hans J. Wegner

RY20: cabinet

Sale Date: February 11, 2021

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FH4283: Chinese Chairs

Hans J. Wegner

FH4283: Chinese Chairs

Sale Date: February 11, 2021

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AP20: Mini Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP20: Mini Bear Chair

Sale Date: February 11, 2021

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JH555: sofa

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 11, 2021

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Swivel Office chair, model PP502, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Swivel Office chair, model PP502, 1955

Sale Date: February 11, 2021

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Papa Bear chair and ottoman, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear chair and ottoman, 1950

Sale Date: October 22, 2020

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dining chairs model CH 31, set of six, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

dining chairs model CH 31, set of six, 1955

Sale Date: October 22, 2020

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Pair of China Armchairs, c. 1985,
Fritz..., 1985

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of China Armchairs, c. 1985, Fritz..., 1985

Sale Date: August 25, 2020

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Eight Wishbone Chairs, c. 2000,; Carl Hansen , 2000

Hans J. Wegner

Eight Wishbone Chairs, c. 2000,; Carl Hansen , 2000

Sale Date: August 25, 2020

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The Chairs, Set of Four, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, Set of Four, 1950

Sale Date: January 28, 2021

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Aarhus Chair, 1941

Hans J. Wegner

Aarhus Chair, 1941

Sale Date: January 28, 2021

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CH24 - Wishbone, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

CH24 - Wishbone, 1950

Sale Date: February 7, 2021

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Heart FH 4602 - FH 4103

Hans J. Wegner

Heart FH 4602 - FH 4103

Sale Date: February 7, 2021

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CH28 Sawhorse Easy Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

CH28 Sawhorse Easy Chair, 1951

Sale Date: February 7, 2021

Auction Closed

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