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)

Custom Wall-Mounted Cabinet, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Custom Wall-Mounted Cabinet, 1960

Sale Date: October 18, 2018

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Chaise Lounge And Ottoman, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Chaise Lounge And Ottoman, 1954

Sale Date: October 18, 2018

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Cabinet, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinet, 1952

Sale Date: October 18, 2018

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Flag Halyard Lounge Chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard Lounge Chair, 1950

Sale Date: October 18, 2018

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Desk, Model At325, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Desk, Model At325, 1960

Sale Date: October 18, 2018

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An early set of eight dining chairs, 1942

Hans J. Wegner

An early set of eight dining chairs, 1942

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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A pair of rare adjustable lounge chairs, 1968

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of rare adjustable lounge chairs, 1968

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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A set of six 'The Chair' armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

A set of six 'The Chair' armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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A 'Peacock' armchair, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

A 'Peacock' armchair, 1947

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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A rare swivel armchair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

A rare swivel armchair, 1955

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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A rare and important 'China' armchair, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

A rare and important 'China' armchair, 1945

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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Two lounge chairs, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Two lounge chairs, 1960

Sale Date: October 10, 2018

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Two the Chair PP 501 armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Two the Chair PP 501 armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: October 10, 2018

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SET OF TEN 'COWHORN' CHAIRS, MODEL NO. JH505, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

SET OF TEN 'COWHORN' CHAIRS, MODEL NO. JH505, 1952

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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EARLY FRUIT BOWL, MODEL NO. JH586, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

EARLY FRUIT BOWL, MODEL NO. JH586, 1958

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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FLAG HALYARD ARMCHAIR, MODEL NO. GE225, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

FLAG HALYARD ARMCHAIR, MODEL NO. GE225, 1950

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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VALET' CHAIR, MODEL NO. JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

VALET' CHAIR, MODEL NO. JH540, 1953

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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AT-310, dining table

Hans J. Wegner

AT-310, dining table

Sale Date: September 24, 2018

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“The Flag Halyard Chair

Hans J. Wegner

“The Flag Halyard Chair", 1950

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“JH 812”, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 812”, 1970

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“JH 812”, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 812”, 1970

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“The Chair”, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair”, 1949

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“Papa Bear

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear", 1951

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“RY 26”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26”, 1959

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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