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)

“China Chair” A set of six mahogany armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A set of six mahogany armchairs

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid pine chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid pine chair, 1953

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Peacock Chair” Easy chair , 1947

Hans J. Wegner

“Peacock Chair” Easy chair , 1947

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“JH 719” Easy chair, 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 719” Easy chair, 1968

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“The Chair” Armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair, 1949

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

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“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“The Cigar Chair” Two easy chairs , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar Chair” Two easy chairs , 1954

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“GE 236” Three seater sofa , 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three seater sofa , 1955

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“The Heart Chair” Set of six chairs , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“The Heart Chair” Set of six chairs , 1952

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“W2” A set of eight solid oak side chairs, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W2” A set of eight solid oak side chairs, 1953

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“CH 23” Set of six chairs, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23” Set of six chairs, 1951

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“GE 525” A set of 10 dark stained oak..., 1969–1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 525” A set of 10 dark stained oak..., 1969–1970

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

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“China Chair” A pair of armchairs , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of armchairs , 1944

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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Six cushions for “The China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

Six cushions for “The China Chair”

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“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell..., 1963

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell..., 1963

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“CH 52” A pair of beech easy chairs, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 52” A pair of beech easy chairs, 1965

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“China Chair” Set of six armchairs, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Set of six armchairs, 1945

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“Cowhorn Chair” Solid ash chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Cowhorn Chair” Solid ash chair, 1952

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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Desk

Hans J. Wegner

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Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“PP 35” Two folding tray tables, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 35” Two folding tray tables, 1945

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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Coppia di poltrone mod. CH07 Shell Chair per , 1963

Hans J. Wegner

Coppia di poltrone mod. CH07 Shell Chair per , 1963

Sale Date: February 13, 2024

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