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)

RY 25

Hans J. Wegner

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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AT 314

Hans J. Wegner

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Papa Bear

Hans J. Wegner

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Rectangular coffee table with oak frame with...

Hans J. Wegner

Rectangular coffee table with oak frame with...

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Two seater sofa bench with beech frame, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

Two seater sofa bench with beech frame, 1948

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A pair of lounge chairs with beech frame, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of lounge chairs with beech frame, 1948

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Sawbench Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair

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Piano bench with solid oak frame

Hans J. Wegner

Piano bench with solid oak frame

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Cowhorn Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Cowhorn Chair, 1952

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JH 570, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

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JH 574

Hans J. Wegner

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Hammock Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Hammock Chair

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AT 309, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

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JH 701, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

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RY 25

Hans J. Wegner

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: December 6, 2018

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AT 314

Hans J. Wegner

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Papa Bear

Hans J. Wegner

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Rectangular coffee table with oak frame with...

Hans J. Wegner

Rectangular coffee table with oak frame with...

Sale Date: December 6, 2018

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Two seater sofa bench with beech frame, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

Two seater sofa bench with beech frame, 1948

Sale Date: December 6, 2018

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A pair of lounge chairs with beech frame, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of lounge chairs with beech frame, 1948

Sale Date: December 6, 2018

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Four 'Y' chairs 'CH-24', 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Four 'Y' chairs 'CH-24', 1950

Sale Date: December 11, 2018

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