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)

Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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CH 07

After Hans J. Wegner and Joan Miro

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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Peacock Chair, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

Peacock Chair, 1947

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JH 504, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

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Circular dining table with solid oak frame

Hans J. Wegner

Circular dining table with solid oak frame

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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China chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China chair, 1944

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JH 567, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

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JH 516, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

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JH 574

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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Sawbench Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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AT 304

Hans J. Wegner

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The Pincer, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

The Pincer, 1956

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

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The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

The Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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JH 701, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

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JH 752, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 26, 2019

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PAIR OF 'CH24' WISHBONE CHAIR FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

PAIR OF 'CH24' WISHBONE CHAIR FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 12, 2019

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SIX 'HEART' DINING CHAIRS FOR FRITZ..., 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

SIX 'HEART' DINING CHAIRS FOR FRITZ..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 12, 2019

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Danish Modern Daybed, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Danish Modern Daybed, 1965

Sale Date: October 1, 2019

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Six Danish Modern Wishbone Chairs, 2005

Hans J. Wegner

Six Danish Modern Wishbone Chairs, 2005

Sale Date: October 1, 2019

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Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler teak room divider

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler teak room divider

Sale Date: September 15, 2019

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AT 309, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 10, 2019

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AT 15, 1964

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 10, 2019

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Y-Chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Y-Chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: September 10, 2019

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