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)

AT 40, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 19, 2019

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Easy chair with rosewood legs, upholstered with...

Hans J. Wegner

Easy chair with rosewood legs, upholstered with...

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Ry 20, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

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CH 322

Hans J. Wegner

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Oculus Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Oculus Chair, 1960

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PP 524, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

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RY 26, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

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Rectangular dining table of teak, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Rectangular dining table of teak, 1949

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AT 309

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 19, 2019

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A set of six teak and rattan

Hans J. Wegner

A set of six teak and rattan "Cowhorn..., 1950–1969

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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Hans J. Wegner

An "AT-314" dinner table, 1950–1969

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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Deck chair

Hans J. Wegner

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Y-chair

Hans J. Wegner

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Chair

Hans J. Wegner

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Rocking chair

Hans J. Wegner

Rocking chair

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Armchair, 1936

Hans J. Wegner

Armchair, 1936

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Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

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Armchair and footstool

Hans J. Wegner

Armchair and footstool

Sale Date: November 19, 2019

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Set of Twelve Kastrup Airport Dining...

Hans J. Wegner

Set of Twelve Kastrup Airport Dining...

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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Pair of Dining Chairs Mikael Laursen, Denmark

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Dining Chairs Mikael Laursen, Denmark

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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AP32 Sofa AP Stolen, Denmark

Hans J. Wegner

AP32 Sofa AP Stolen, Denmark

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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Pair of Peacock Lounge ChairsP.P. Mobler, Denmark

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Peacock Lounge ChairsP.P. Mobler, Denmark

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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Cowhorn Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Cowhorn Chair, 1952

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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GE 530, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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