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)

China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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AP 20, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

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Ry 26, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

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Hans J. Wegner

"Airport bench of steel, mounted with three..., 1990

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Butterfly, 1977

Hans J. Wegner

Butterfly, 1977

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JH 554, 1940

Hans J. Wegner

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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The China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

The China Chair, 1944

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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AP 20, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

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Ry 26, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

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Butterfly, 1977

Hans J. Wegner

Butterfly, 1977

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Hans J. Wegner

"Airport bench of steel, mounted with three..., 1990

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Matbord

Hans J. Wegner

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair

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“GE 6” Daybed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 6” Daybed

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“AP 34 M” Easy chair , 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 34 M” Easy chair , 1957

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“Century” A three seater sofa and two seater , 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“Century” A three seater sofa and two seater , 1957

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