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)

AP 62

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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GE 290A

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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CH 23, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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AT 327, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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CH24:Y-ChairsCH24:Y-chairs

Hans J. Wegner

CH24:Y-ChairsCH24:Y-chairs

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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CH24:Y-ChairsCH24:Y-chairs

Hans J. Wegner

CH24:Y-ChairsCH24:Y-chairs

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AT312:tableAT312:table

Hans J. Wegner

AT312:tableAT312:table

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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CH35:arm chairCH35:arm chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

CH35:arm chairCH35:arm chair, 1960

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AT33:sewing tableAT33:sewing table

Hans J. Wegner

AT33:sewing tableAT33:sewing table

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AT327:dining tableAT327:dining table

Hans J. Wegner

AT327:dining tableAT327:dining table

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

FH1783:Chinese ChairFH1783:Chinese Chair, 1944

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AT305:writing deskAT305:writing desk

Hans J. Wegner

AT305:writing deskAT305:writing desk

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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GE290:sofaGE290:sofa

Hans J. Wegner

GE290:sofaGE290:sofa

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AP29:stoolAP29:stool, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

AP29:stoolAP29:stool, 1954

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AP20:Mini Bear ChairAP20:Mini Bear Chair, 2002

Hans J. Wegner

AP20:Mini Bear ChairAP20:Mini Bear Chair, 2002

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AP69:Mega Bear ChairAP69:Mega Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP69:Mega Bear ChairAP69:Mega Bear Chair

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

AP19:Papa Bear ChairAP19:Papa Bear Chair, 1951

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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RY25:sideboardRy25:sideboard

Hans J. Wegner

RY25:sideboardRy25:sideboard

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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JH501:The ChairJh501:the chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

JH501:The ChairJh501:the chair, 1949

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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round tableRound table

Hans J. Wegner

round tableRound table

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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Politiken ChairPolitiken chair

Hans J. Wegner

Politiken ChairPolitiken chair

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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GE270:easy chairGE270:easy chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

GE270:easy chairGE270:easy chair, 1950

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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