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)

“CH 304” A teak sideboard, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 304” A teak sideboard, 1950

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“AP 47” Easy chair , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 47” Easy chair , 1960

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“AT 12” Rectangular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 12” Rectangular coffee table

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“PP 63” Set of eight armchairs , 1975

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 63” Set of eight armchairs , 1975

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“CH 23” Set of six chairs , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23” Set of six chairs , 1950

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“CH 33” Set of four chairs , 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” Set of four chairs , 1957

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“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

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“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

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“CH 25” Easy chair , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” Easy chair , 1950

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“GE 500” A pair of oak easychairs, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 500” A pair of oak easychairs, 1970

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“Butterfly” A pair of oak armchairs, 1977

Hans J. Wegner

“Butterfly” A pair of oak armchairs, 1977

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“Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak dining chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak dining chairs, 1952

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“The Chair” Oak armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Oak armchair, 1949

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“PP 70” Circular dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 70” Circular dining table

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“PP 70” Circular dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 70” Circular dining table

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“AT 8” Circular solid oak coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular solid oak coffee table

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“The China Chair” A pair of armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” A pair of armchairs, 1944

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“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

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Large conference table

Hans J. Wegner

Large conference table

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“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

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“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

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Papa Bear chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear chair, 1950

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Custom Valet chair, model PP250, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Custom Valet chair, model PP250, 1953

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Custom Chinese settee, model PP266, 1946

Hans J. Wegner

Custom Chinese settee, model PP266, 1946

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