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 24, 2020

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Freestanding desk of teak and oak with..., 1949–1950

Hans J. Wegner

Freestanding desk of teak and oak with..., 1949–1950

Sale Date: September 24, 2020

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AT 318

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 24, 2020

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Hammock Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Hammock Chair

Sale Date: September 24, 2020

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JH 521, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

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The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: September 24, 2020

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The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: September 24, 2020

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: September 24, 2020

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RY 25, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

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Sawbuck Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbuck Chair, 1952

Sale Date: September 24, 2020

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Oak CH25 Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner

Hans J. Wegner

Oak CH25 Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner

Sale Date: August 30, 2020

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Pair of GE375 Oak Lounge Chairs Designed in..., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of GE375 Oak Lounge Chairs Designed in..., 1960

Sale Date: August 30, 2020

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“AP 16”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 16”, 1952

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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The Cigar Chair

Hans J. Wegner

The Cigar Chair", 1954

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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“Oculus Chair”, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Oculus Chair”, 1960

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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“GE 290 A”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290 A”, 1959

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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“GE 290”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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“AP 18”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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“The Cigar sofa”, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar sofa”, 1954

Sale Date: September 1, 2020

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: August 25, 2020

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CH825/Credenza, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

CH825/Credenza, 1959

Sale Date: August 25, 2020

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Saw horse chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Saw horse chair, 1952

Sale Date: August 25, 2020

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