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)

The Circle Chair, 1986

Hans J. Wegner

The Circle Chair, 1986

Sale Date: April 29, 2019

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Ox-Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 29, 2019

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Sei sedie modello 'CH 23' per CARL..., 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Sei sedie modello 'CH 23' per CARL..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 17, 2019

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JH 555, Canapé deux places, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

JH 555, Canapé deux places, 1949

Sale Date: May 6, 2019

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AT 33

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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PP 70

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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AT 10, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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GE 236, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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AT 305, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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Airport Chair, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Airport Chair, 1958

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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PP 62

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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GE 235, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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China Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2019

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Valet Chair, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Valet Chair, 1950–1959

Sale Date: April 24, 2019

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Set of Eight W2 Dining Chairs, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Set of Eight W2 Dining Chairs, 1950–1959

Sale Date: April 24, 2019

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Rare Music Stool, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Rare Music Stool, 1957

Sale Date: April 24, 2019

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Eight Hans Wegner model

Hans J. Wegner

Eight Hans Wegner model "W2" Side Chairs, 1960

Sale Date: May 5, 2019

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A Hans Wegner for Getama

Hans J. Wegner

A Hans Wegner for Getama " GE258" Sofa..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 5, 2019

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CH 25, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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AP 62

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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GE 290, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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AT 327, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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GE 290, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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