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)

“Wingchair” Easy chair , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Wingchair” Easy chair , 1960

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“Ox Chair” Easy chair and stool

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox Chair” Easy chair and stool

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“W1” A set of four of dining chairs , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W1” A set of four of dining chairs , 1953

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“GE 290A” High backed easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A” High backed easy chair

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“W1” A set of four of dining chairs , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W1” A set of four of dining chairs , 1953

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“GE 290A” High backed easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A” High backed easy chair

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“Ox Chair” Easy chair and stool

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox Chair” Easy chair and stool

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

Auction Closed

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“Wingchair” Easy chair , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Wingchair” Easy chair , 1960

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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SIX «FH4103» WOODEN CHAIRS, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

SIX «FH4103» WOODEN CHAIRS, 1955

Sale Date: January 31, 2024

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SIX «FH4103» WOODEN CHAIRS, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

SIX «FH4103» WOODEN CHAIRS, 1955

Sale Date: January 31, 2024

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Lounge chair, model CH22, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chair, model CH22, 1951

Sale Date: January 25, 2024

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Cigarren, soffa, Getema,..., 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Cigarren, soffa, Getema,..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: January 25, 2024

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Gungstol, ML 33, Mikael Laursen,..., 1950–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Gungstol, ML 33, Mikael Laursen,..., 1950–1969

Sale Date: January 25, 2024

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JH 554, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: January 30, 2024

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The China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

The China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 30, 2024

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 30, 2024

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 30, 2024

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 30, 2024

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 30, 2024

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 30, 2024

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