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)

“Aarhus City Hall” Desk lamp , 1938–1941

Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen

“Aarhus City Hall” Desk lamp , 1938–1941

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“JH 571” Freestanding solid teak desk , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 571” Freestanding solid teak desk , 1954

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“JH 810” Freestanding wengé desk, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 810” Freestanding wengé desk, 1970

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“RY 26” Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26” Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“The Flag Halyard Chair” Easy chair , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“The Flag Halyard Chair” Easy chair , 1950

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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“The Chair” A set of 16 mahogany armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A set of 16 mahogany armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2024

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Y-stolen/CH 24

Hans J. Wegner

Y-stolen/CH 24

Sale Date: February 22, 2024

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The Chairs, pair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, pair, 1949

Sale Date: February 28, 2024

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Dining table, model JH 567, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Dining table, model JH 567, 1955

Sale Date: February 28, 2024

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Chairs model CH-28, pair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Chairs model CH-28, pair, 1955

Sale Date: February 28, 2024

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“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“GE-420” A pair of adjustable oak easy...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE-420” A pair of adjustable oak easy...

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak dining chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak dining chairs, 1952

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“JH 554” Early freestanding three-seater sofa , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 554” Early freestanding three-seater sofa , 1944

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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AT 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

AT 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“RY 15” and “Ry 16” Chest of drawer and cabinet

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 15” and “Ry 16” Chest of drawer and cabinet

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“AT 36” Circular solid oak tray table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 36” Circular solid oak tray table

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“China chair” Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” Armchair

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“CH 44” A pair of beech armchairs, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 44” A pair of beech armchairs, 1965

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“GE 233” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 233” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1952

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A pair of ash..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A pair of ash..., 1949

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: February 21, 2024

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