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)

HANS WEGNER FOR JOHANNES HANSEN CHAIR, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER FOR JOHANNES HANSEN CHAIR, 1950

Sale Date: April 13, 2019

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Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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CH 108, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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China-Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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GE 375, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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GE 290, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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JH 812, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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JH 812, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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The Cigar

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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China-Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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GE 375, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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Wing Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Wing Chair, 1960

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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The Sawbuck Armchair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

The Sawbuck Armchair, 1951

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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Freestanding teak desk on round, tapering legs, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Freestanding teak desk on round, tapering legs, 1958

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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The chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The chair, 1949

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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A pair of stackable oak chairs, seat with...

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of stackable oak chairs, seat with...

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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JH 586, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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Table basse, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Table basse, 1960

Sale Date: March 27, 2019

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Cowhorn chairs (set of six)

Hans J. Wegner

Cowhorn chairs (set of six)

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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The chairs (pair)

Hans J. Wegner

The chairs (pair)

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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Bench with oak frame

Hans J. Wegner

Bench with oak frame

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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A beech armchair, seat and back with woven paper

Hans J. Wegner

A beech armchair, seat and back with woven paper

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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GE 236

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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