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)

Sabelbensbordet, matbord

Hans J. Wegner

Sabelbensbordet, matbord

Sale Date: November 20, 2018

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stolar, 4 st.,, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

stolar, 4 st.,, 1965

Sale Date: November 20, 2018

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Three Piece Hans Wagner Corner Arrangement, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

Three Piece Hans Wagner Corner Arrangement, 1961

Sale Date: November 17, 2018

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Celebrated Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and..., 1961

Hans J. Wegner

Celebrated Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and..., 1961

Sale Date: November 17, 2018

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Celebrated Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and..., 1969

Hans J. Wegner

Celebrated Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair and..., 1969

Sale Date: November 17, 2018

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a teak fruit table

Hans J. Wegner

a teak fruit table "JH586"

Sale Date: November 21, 2018

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Pair of 'China' chairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of 'China' chairs, model no. 4283, 1944

Sale Date: November 26, 2018

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Two early 'Ox' lounge armchairs, model nos...., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Two early 'Ox' lounge armchairs, model nos...., 1960

Sale Date: November 26, 2018

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Rare 'New Papa Bear' armchair, model no. AP69, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

Rare 'New Papa Bear' armchair, model no. AP69, 1969

Sale Date: November 26, 2018

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Early swivel armchair, model no. JH502, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Early swivel armchair, model no. JH502, 1955

Sale Date: November 26, 2018

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Early 'Architect's desk', model no. JH571, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Early 'Architect's desk', model no. JH571, 1953

Sale Date: November 26, 2018

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A 'CH-22' Lounge Chair

Hans J. Wegner

A 'CH-22' Lounge Chair

Sale Date: November 14, 2018

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An ‘Ox’ armchair, Model No. EJ-100, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

An ‘Ox’ armchair, Model No. EJ-100, 1960

Sale Date: November 7, 2018

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Coffee Table, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee Table, 1950

Sale Date: October 25, 2018

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Three 'The Chairs', 1971

Hans J. Wegner

Three 'The Chairs', 1971

Sale Date: October 25, 2018

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The Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair, 1949

Sale Date: October 25, 2018

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Four 'The Chairs', 1971

Hans J. Wegner

Four 'The Chairs', 1971

Sale Date: October 25, 2018

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Ox Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Ox Chair, 1960

Sale Date: October 25, 2018

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Extension Dining Table and Eight Chairs, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Extension Dining Table and Eight Chairs, 1950

Sale Date: October 25, 2018

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Rare Music Stool, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Rare Music Stool, 1957

Sale Date: October 25, 2018

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SIX OAK FRAMED JH-713 CHAIRS, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

SIX OAK FRAMED JH-713 CHAIRS, 1960

Sale Date: October 31, 2018

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Fauteuil mod. GE225 dit

Hans J. Wegner

Fauteuil mod. GE225 dit "Flagline", 1950

Sale Date: October 30, 2018

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Table, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 30, 2018

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Suite de douze chaises mod.W2, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Suite de douze chaises mod.W2, 1953

Sale Date: October 30, 2018

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