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 12, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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Butterfly, 1977

Hans J. Wegner

Butterfly, 1977

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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Chinese Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Chinese Chair

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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AT 305, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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RY 32

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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Ox-Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 15, 2019

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A 'Sawbuck' lounge chair, model no. GE215, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

A 'Sawbuck' lounge chair, model no. GE215, 1955

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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A pair of 'Ox' lounge armchairs, model nos...., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of 'Ox' lounge armchairs, model nos...., 1960

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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A pair of 'China' armchairs, model no. 4283, 1943

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of 'China' armchairs, model no. 4283, 1943

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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An extendable dining table, model no. JH 567, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

An extendable dining table, model no. JH 567, 1952

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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A set of ten 'Cowhorn' chairs, model no. JH505, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

A set of ten 'Cowhorn' chairs, model no. JH505, 1952

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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An 'Architect's desk', model no. JH571, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

An 'Architect's desk', model no. JH571, 1953

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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A 'Long-Horned Bull' chair, model no. JH518, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

A 'Long-Horned Bull' chair, model no. JH518, 1961

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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A rare cherry ‘Valet’ chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

A rare cherry ‘Valet’ chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Sale Date: October 16, 2019

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Cabinet, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinet, 1950

Sale Date: October 10, 2019

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JH550 Peacock, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

JH550 Peacock, 1947

Sale Date: October 10, 2019

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Série RY100, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Série RY100, 1954

Sale Date: October 10, 2019

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Swivel, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 10, 2019

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Modèles FH1935 et FH1936, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Modèles FH1935 et FH1936, 1950

Sale Date: October 10, 2019

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Dining set (7), 1950–1952

Hans J. Wegner

Dining set (7), 1950–1952

Sale Date: October 20, 2019

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Executive Swivel chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Executive Swivel chair, 1955

Sale Date: October 20, 2019

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Papa chair and ottoman (2), 1951–1953

Hans J. Wegner

Papa chair and ottoman (2), 1951–1953

Sale Date: October 20, 2019

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Cube bar, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Cube bar, 1956

Sale Date: October 20, 2019

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Sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 20, 2019

Auction Closed

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