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)

RY20:cabinetRY20:cabinet

Hans J. Wegner

RY20:cabinetRY20:cabinet

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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JH518:The Bull Horn ChairJH518:The Bull Horn Chair

Hans J. Wegner

JH518:The Bull Horn ChairJH518:The Bull Horn Chair

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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JH701:arm chairsJH701:arm chairs, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

JH701:arm chairsJH701:arm chairs, 1965

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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JH701:arm chairsJH701:arm chairs, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

JH701:arm chairsJH701:arm chairs, 1965

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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GE1:daybed & ottomanGE1:daybed & ottoman, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

GE1:daybed & ottomanGE1:daybed & ottoman, 1954

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AT45:small tableAT45:small table

Hans J. Wegner

AT45:small tableAT45:small table

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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GE240:easy chairGE240:easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

GE240:easy chairGE240:easy chair

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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CH33:dining chairsCH33:dining chairs

Hans J. Wegner

CH33:dining chairsCH33:dining chairs

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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chest tableChest table

Hans J. Wegner

chest tableChest table

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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GE672:lounge chairGE672:lounge chair

Hans J. Wegner

GE672:lounge chairGE672:lounge chair

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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Pair of Modern Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Side Tables

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Modern Danish Teak Drop-Leaf Side Tables

Sale Date: March 23, 2019

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The Sawbuck chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

The Sawbuck chair, 1952

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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Butterfly

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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GE 290

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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GE 290

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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COMMODE À VANTAUX, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

COMMODE À VANTAUX, 1960

Sale Date: March 23, 2019

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AT 318, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 19, 2019

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GRANDE TABLE BASSE DESSERTE, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

GRANDE TABLE BASSE DESSERTE, 1960

Sale Date: March 23, 2019

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Hans WEGNER (1914-2007) - Edition CARL HANSEN...

Hans J. Wegner

Hans WEGNER (1914-2007) - Edition CARL HANSEN...

Sale Date: March 16, 2019

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GE-420, Paire de fauteuils à système,..., 1970

Hans J. Wegner

GE-420, Paire de fauteuils à système,..., 1970

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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AT-305, Bureau, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

AT-305, Bureau, 1955

Sale Date: March 12, 2019

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Saw Bench Chairs - CH 28, Paire de fauteuils, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Saw Bench Chairs - CH 28, Paire de fauteuils, 1951

Sale Date: March 12, 2019

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Table basse, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Table basse, 1960

Sale Date: March 12, 2019

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Suite de six chaises, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Suite de six chaises, 1950

Sale Date: March 12, 2019

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