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)

“The Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“W2”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W2”, 1953

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“AT 33”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33”, 1950

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“CH 30”, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30”, 1954

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“AT 325”, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 325”, 1961

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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Dining table with extension, legs of beech and...

Hans J. Wegner

Dining table with extension, legs of beech and...

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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bookshelfbookshelf

Hans J. Wegner

bookshelfbookshelf

Sale Date: September 26, 2020

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Suite de huit chaises à structure en chêne,...

Hans J. Wegner

Suite de huit chaises à structure en chêne,...

Sale Date: September 25, 2020

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Paire de fauteuils

Hans J. Wegner

Paire de fauteuils "Town hall chair" à structure

Sale Date: September 25, 2020

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Hans Wegner Teak 'RY-20' Sideboard, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner Teak 'RY-20' Sideboard, 1957

Sale Date: September 18, 2020

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“The Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“CH 22”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 22”, 1950

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“AP 18”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“GE 290”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“Saw horse chair”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Saw horse chair”, 1952

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“GE 453”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“CH 322”, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 322”, 1960

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“Keyhole”

Hans J. Wegner

“Keyhole”

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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Pair of 'Chinese' armchairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of 'Chinese' armchairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Sale Date: September 17, 2020

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Extendable dining table, model no. JH570, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Extendable dining table, model no. JH570, 1951

Sale Date: September 17, 2020

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Valet' chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet' chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Sale Date: September 17, 2020

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Six ‘Cowhorn’ chairs, model no. JH 505, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Six ‘Cowhorn’ chairs, model no. JH 505, 1952

Sale Date: September 17, 2020

Auction Closed

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