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)

Flag Halyard chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard chair, 1950

Sale Date: September 30, 2018

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Set of ten dining chairs, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Set of ten dining chairs, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 23, 2018

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Pair of lounge chairs (GE 290), 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of lounge chairs (GE 290), 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 23, 2018

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Set of four The Chair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Set of four The Chair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 23, 2018

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Set of six The Chair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Set of six The Chair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 23, 2018

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Cabinet, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Cabinet, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 23, 2018

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Swivel desk chair, 2001

Hans J. Wegner

Swivel desk chair, 2001

Sale Date: September 22, 2018

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Lounge chair, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chair, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 22, 2018

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Pair of lounge chairs, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of lounge chairs, 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 22, 2018

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Set of four Wishbone dining chairs, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Set of four Wishbone dining chairs, 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 22, 2018

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Pair of Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen , 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen , 1960–1969

Sale Date: September 16, 2018

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Valet chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet chair, 1953

Sale Date: September 16, 2018

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GE 375, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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CH 30, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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AP 32 S

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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The Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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JH 812, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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PP 85

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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GE 671

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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FH 1788

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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RY 100

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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China Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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FH 1788

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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Sawbench Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair

Sale Date: September 4, 2018

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