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)

wall systemsWall systems

Hans J. Wegner

wall systemsWall systems

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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Shell Sofa & ChairsShell sofa & chairs

Hans J. Wegner

Shell Sofa & ChairsShell sofa & chairs

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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JH512:folding chairJH512:folding chair

Hans J. Wegner

JH512:folding chairJH512:folding chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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GE215:easy chairGE215:easy chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

GE215:easy chairGE215:easy chair, 1955

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AT33:sewing tableAT33:sewing table

Hans J. Wegner

AT33:sewing tableAT33:sewing table

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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AT308:coffee tableAT308:coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

AT308:coffee tableAT308:coffee table

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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PP62:arm chairPP62:arm chair

Hans J. Wegner

PP62:arm chairPP62:arm chair

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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GE290:chair & stoolGE290:chair & stool

Hans J. Wegner

GE290:chair & stoolGE290:chair & stool

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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CH34:arm chairsCH34:arm chairs

Hans J. Wegner

CH34:arm chairsCH34:arm chairs

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Sale Date: June 21, 2019

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lounge chair, #AP62, with high-back chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

lounge chair, #AP62, with high-back chair, 1960

Sale Date: June 9, 2019

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bench, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 9, 2019

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rocking chair, #J16, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

rocking chair, #J16, 1970

Sale Date: June 9, 2019

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RY-25 credenza, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

RY-25 credenza, 1960

Sale Date: June 9, 2019

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drop-leaf dining table, model AT-309, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

drop-leaf dining table, model AT-309, 1952

Sale Date: June 9, 2019

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chaise lounge and ottoman, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

chaise lounge and ottoman, 1954

Sale Date: June 9, 2019

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Suite de 4 chaises «Heart» modèle «FH4103», 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Suite de 4 chaises «Heart» modèle «FH4103», 1952

Sale Date: June 16, 2019

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“GE 290”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1959

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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“CH 25”, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25”, 1950

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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“China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair”

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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“GE 290”, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290”, 1962

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear Chair”, 1951

Sale Date: June 11, 2019

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“AT 308”, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 308”, 1951

Sale Date: June 4, 2019

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