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)

a mid-20th century 'RY-26' sideboard for RY Möbler

Hans J. Wegner

a mid-20th century 'RY-26' sideboard for RY Möbler

Sale Date: December 8, 2019

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Hans J. Wegner

Ox" lounge chair and ottoman, model nos...., 1960

Sale Date: December 17, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair, designed c. 1950, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, designed c. 1950, 1950

Sale Date: December 8, 2019

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Three Seater Sofa, Model GE-290, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Three Seater Sofa, Model GE-290, 1960

Sale Date: December 8, 2019

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High-Back Armchair, Model GE 290, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

High-Back Armchair, Model GE 290, 1960

Sale Date: December 8, 2019

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The Cigar

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Ox Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Ox Chair, 1960

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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GE 1, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

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Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Papa Bear, 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear, 1951–1954

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Ox Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Ox Chair, 1960

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Papa Bear, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear, 1951

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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”GE 236

Hans J. Wegner

”GE 236", 1950

Sale Date: December 10, 2019

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”CH 28

Hans J. Wegner

”CH 28", 1952

Sale Date: December 10, 2019

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Swivel Office chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Swivel Office chair, 1955

Sale Date: December 10, 2019

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The Chairs, set of eight, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, set of eight, 1949

Sale Date: December 10, 2019

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Six 'The Chair' - 'PP 503' chairs

Hans J. Wegner

Six 'The Chair' - 'PP 503' chairs

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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GE 300/4, 1966

Hans J. Wegner

GE 300/4, 1966

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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Freestanding two seater sofa of oak

Hans J. Wegner

Freestanding two seater sofa of oak

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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GE 330

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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An mahogany wastepaper basket

Hans J. Wegner

An mahogany wastepaper basket

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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AT 310, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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