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 260A”

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260A”

Sale Date: June 18, 2019

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“The Cigar”

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar”

Sale Date: June 18, 2019

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“Ox Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox Chair”

Sale Date: June 18, 2019

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“RY 26”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26”, 1959

Sale Date: June 18, 2019

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“The Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair”

Sale Date: June 18, 2019

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CH25:lounge chairCH25:lounge chair

Hans J. Wegner

CH25:lounge chairCH25:lounge chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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PP135:Hanmock ChairPP135:Hanmock Chair

Hans J. Wegner

PP135:Hanmock ChairPP135:Hanmock Chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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coffee tableCoffee table

Hans J. Wegner

coffee tableCoffee table

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AP62:sofaAP62:sofa

Hans J. Wegner

AP62:sofaAP62:sofa

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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GE672:lounge chairGE672:lounge chair

Hans J. Wegner

GE672:lounge chairGE672:lounge chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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GE258:day bedGE258:day bed

Hans J. Wegner

GE258:day bedGE258:day bed

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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cabinetCabinet, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

cabinetCabinet, 1949

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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RY8:book caseRY8:book case

Hans J. Wegner

RY8:book caseRY8:book case

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AT17:coffee tableAT17:coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

AT17:coffee tableAT17:coffee table

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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model 3262:easy chairModel 3262:easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

model 3262:easy chairModel 3262:easy chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair, 1954

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair & StoolPapa bear chair & stool

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair & StoolPapa bear chair & stool

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AP20:Mini Bear ChairAP20:Mini Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP20:Mini Bear ChairAP20:Mini Bear Chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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GE270:easy chairGE270:easy chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

GE270:easy chairGE270:easy chair, 1950

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AT305:writing deskAT305:writing desk

Hans J. Wegner

AT305:writing deskAT305:writing desk

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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GE290:chairGE290:chair

Hans J. Wegner

GE290:chairGE290:chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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cabinetCabinet

Hans J. Wegner

cabinetCabinet

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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Shell Chair & TableShell chair & table, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

Shell Chair & TableShell chair & table, 1948

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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