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)

“Sawbuck Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbuck Chair”

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“JH 513”, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 513”, 1960

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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Cabinet and chest of drawers of patinated oak, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinet and chest of drawers of patinated oak, 1951

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“JH 719”, 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 719”, 1968

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“RY 100”

Hans J. Wegner

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“CH 07”, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 07”, 1963

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“JH 808”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“J 16”, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16”, 1944

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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AP62:sofaAP62:sofa

Hans J. Wegner

AP62:sofaAP62:sofa

Sale Date: December 18, 2020

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AP62:easy chairAP62:easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP62:easy chairAP62:easy chair

Sale Date: December 18, 2020

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'Ox' Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model no...., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

'Ox' Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model no...., 1960

Sale Date: December 11, 2020

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Set of Ten 'Cowhorn' Chairs, model no. JH505, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Set of Ten 'Cowhorn' Chairs, model no. JH505, 1952

Sale Date: December 11, 2020

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Adjustable lounge chair, model no. JH524, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Adjustable lounge chair, model no. JH524, 1957

Sale Date: December 9, 2020

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JH 503

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“Peacock Chair”, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

“Peacock Chair”, 1947

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“The Circle Chair”, 1986

Hans J. Wegner

“The Circle Chair”, 1986

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“GE 705”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705”, 1959

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“PP 120”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“JH 808”, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 808”, 1970

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“GE 258”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007

Hans J. Wegner

Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007

Sale Date: November 26, 2020

Auction Closed

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