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)

Table basse, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

Table basse, 1948

Sale Date: March 13, 2019

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Shell Chair, Model CH07, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

Shell Chair, Model CH07, 1963

Sale Date: March 5, 2019

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Shell Chair, Model CH07, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

Shell Chair, Model CH07, 1963

Sale Date: March 5, 2019

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A rosewood ‘China Chair, model FH-4283, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

A rosewood ‘China Chair, model FH-4283, 1944

Sale Date: February 26, 2019

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Tambour and two-door cabinets, 1960

Kurt Østervig and Hans Wegner

Tambour and two-door cabinets, 1960

Sale Date: February 23, 2019

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Sofa, Model AP Stolen 31/3, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa, Model AP Stolen 31/3, 1950

Sale Date: February 23, 2019

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Flip-top coffee table, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flip-top coffee table, 1950

Sale Date: February 23, 2019

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Airport sofa AP34/2, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Airport sofa AP34/2, 1960–1969

Sale Date: February 23, 2019

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A teak and oak “Heart” set, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

A teak and oak “Heart” set, 1952

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard Chair, 1950

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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JH 586, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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Buck Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Buck Chair, 1951

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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Swivel Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Swivel Chair, 1955

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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A large solid mahogany work table

Hans J. Wegner

A large solid mahogany work table

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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The Bull Chair, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

The Bull Chair, 1961

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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Dolphin Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Dolphin Chair, 1950

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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AT 314, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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JH 573, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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A Brazilian rosewood sewing table, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

A Brazilian rosewood sewing table, 1944

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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AT 325, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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Ox Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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Cowhorn Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Cowhorn Chair, 1952

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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JH 577

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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