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)

GE 290/3

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 22, 2019

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GE 300/4, 1966

Hans J. Wegner

GE 300/4, 1966

Sale Date: October 22, 2019

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The Cigar, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

The Cigar, 1954

Sale Date: October 22, 2019

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: October 22, 2019

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GE 705, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 22, 2019

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CH 25, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 22, 2019

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PP 524, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 22, 2019

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A set of five Cowhorn Chairs, JH-505, 1950–1960

Hans J. Wegner

A set of five Cowhorn Chairs, JH-505, 1950–1960

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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A mid-20th-century Bar Cabinet model 8034

Hans J. Wegner

A mid-20th-century Bar Cabinet model 8034

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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A Danish 'JH574' bench

Hans J. Wegner

A Danish 'JH574' bench

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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Hjertestolen, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Hjertestolen, 1952

Sale Date: August 27, 2019

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Set of Six Rare Lattice Chairs with Rounded..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Set of Six Rare Lattice Chairs with Rounded..., 1950

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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The Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair, 1949

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman, 1950

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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GE 236 3-Seater Sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

GE 236 3-Seater Sofa, 1955

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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Coffee Table, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee Table, 1960

Sale Date: October 27, 2019

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GE 375 Lounge chair and Ottoman, designed 1969, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

GE 375 Lounge chair and Ottoman, designed 1969, 1969

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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A pair of JH713 Chairs, designed 1960 for..., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of JH713 Chairs, designed 1960 for..., 1960

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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GE 453

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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GE 290 A, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

GE 290 A, 1959

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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Armchair of chromed steel

Hans J. Wegner

Armchair of chromed steel

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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AT 40, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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