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 Chairs, set of six, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, set of six, 1949

Sale Date: November 19, 2019

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Cow Horn chairs, pair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Cow Horn chairs, pair, 1952

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folding chairs, pair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

folding chairs, pair, 1949

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Valet chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet chair, 1953

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Ry 16, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

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JH 525, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

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J 16- Jubilee edition, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

J 16- Jubilee edition, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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JH-701, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

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AP 40, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

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Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone Chair, 1949

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FH 1788

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 330

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 280, 1980

Hans J. Wegner

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PP 105, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

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A set of four beech armchairs, seats..., 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

A set of four beech armchairs, seats..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: November 5, 2019

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Ry-100

Hans J. Wegner

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China chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China chair, 1944

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Heart Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Heart Chair, 1952

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Papa Bear, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear, 1951

Sale Date: November 5, 2019

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HANS WEGNER PENDANT LIGHT FOR PANDUL, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER PENDANT LIGHT FOR PANDUL, 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 11, 2019

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PAIR OF HANS WEGNER 'CH24' WISHBONE..., 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

PAIR OF HANS WEGNER 'CH24' WISHBONE..., 1960–1969

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HANS J. WEGNER 'AP62/3' SOFA, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS J. WEGNER 'AP62/3' SOFA, 1960–1969

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Table mod. JH570, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Table mod. JH570, 1953

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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