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)

dining chair, model JH713, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

dining chair, model JH713, 1960

Sale Date: August 8, 2019

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coffee table, model AT12, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

coffee table, model AT12, 1950

Sale Date: August 8, 2019

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cabinet model RY 16, pair, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

cabinet model RY 16, pair, 1959

Sale Date: August 8, 2019

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GE 290 PLANK CHAIR, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

GE 290 PLANK CHAIR, 1960–1969

Sale Date: July 29, 2019

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GE 290 HIGH BACK PLANK CHAIR, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

GE 290 HIGH BACK PLANK CHAIR, 1960–1969

Sale Date: July 29, 2019

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DOUBLE BODIED SIDEBOARD, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

DOUBLE BODIED SIDEBOARD, 1960–1969

Sale Date: July 29, 2019

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(4pc) HANS WEGNER ARMCHAIRS

Hans J. Wegner

(4pc) HANS WEGNER ARMCHAIRS

Sale Date: July 21, 2019

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“China Chair”, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”, 1944

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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“China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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Desk of oak

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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“China Chair”, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”, 1944

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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“PP 68”, 1987

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 68”, 1987

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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“Ox Chair”, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox Chair”, 1960

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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“Papa Bear”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear”, 1951

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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Pair of GE240 Cigar Chairs, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of GE240 Cigar Chairs, 1955

Sale Date: July 9, 2019

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Two seater sofa with frame of oak

Hans J. Wegner

Two seater sofa with frame of oak

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“GE 375”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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Four oak side chairs with carvings, seats..., 1942

Hans J. Wegner

Four oak side chairs with carvings, seats..., 1942

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“GE 453”

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“Wishbone chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone chair”, 1949

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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AN OAK GE 265-2 SOFA

Hans J. Wegner

AN OAK GE 265-2 SOFA

Sale Date: July 1, 2019

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A BEECH GE 220-3 SOFA

Hans J. Wegner

A BEECH GE 220-3 SOFA

Sale Date: July 1, 2019

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A Hans Wegner Danish mid-century teak drop-leaf...

Hans J. Wegner

A Hans Wegner Danish mid-century teak drop-leaf...

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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