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)

Work Table, model PP 33, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Work Table, model PP 33, 1950

Sale Date: August 20, 2020

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Pair of Hans Wegner for Knoll Teak and Leather...

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Hans Wegner for Knoll Teak and Leather...

Sale Date: August 20, 2020

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Wishbone chairs model CH24, pair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone chairs model CH24, pair, 1950

Sale Date: August 20, 2020

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“GE 701”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“AP 16”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 16”, 1952

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“Saw horse chair”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Saw horse chair”, 1952

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“AT 303”, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 303”, 1952

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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Heart Chair'', 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Heart Chair'', 1952

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“GE 290 A”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290 A”, 1959

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“W1”, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W1”, 1953

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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“CH 44”, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 44”, 1965

Sale Date: August 11, 2020

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The Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair, 1949

Sale Date: August 14, 2020

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Opala floor lamp, 1975

Hans J. Wegner

Opala floor lamp, 1975

Sale Date: August 14, 2020

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lounge chair, model AP 16, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

lounge chair, model AP 16, 1951

Sale Date: August 14, 2020

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armchairs from Magasin du Nord, pair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

armchairs from Magasin du Nord, pair, 1950

Sale Date: August 14, 2020

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Opala hanging lamps, pair, 1975

Hans J. Wegner

Opala hanging lamps, pair, 1975

Sale Date: August 14, 2020

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Bench JH-574, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Bench JH-574, 1960

Sale Date: August 18, 2020

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Pair of AP 30 Piano Stools, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of AP 30 Piano Stools, 1957

Sale Date: August 18, 2020

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Hans J. Wegner

Hans J. Wegner

Hans J. Wegner "Y-stolen" Karmstol 1900-tal

Sale Date: August 6, 2020

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Extendable Dining Table, model no. AT 312,..., 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Extendable Dining Table, model no. AT 312,..., 1953

Sale Date: July 31, 2020

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Pair of 'Flag Halyard' Lounge Chairs, model..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of 'Flag Halyard' Lounge Chairs, model..., 1950

Sale Date: July 31, 2020

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Three Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) for..., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Three Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) for..., 1960

Sale Date: June 29, 2020

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