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)

JH 575, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Sawbuck, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbuck, 1951

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Round Chair, 1927–1966

Hans J. Wegner

Round Chair, 1927–1966

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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J 16 rocking chairs, pair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

J 16 rocking chairs, pair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 8, 2018

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A pair of 'China' chairs, model

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of 'China' chairs, model

Sale Date: April 12, 2018

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FOUR-SEAT SOFA, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

FOUR-SEAT SOFA, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 7, 2018

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ARMCHAIR, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

ARMCHAIR, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 7, 2018

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THREE-SEAT SOFA, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

THREE-SEAT SOFA, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 7, 2018

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A SET OF EIGHT OAK WISHBONE ARMCHAIRS, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

A SET OF EIGHT OAK WISHBONE ARMCHAIRS, 1950

Sale Date: April 12, 2018

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Writing desk of solid ash, front with two drawers

Hans J. Wegner

Writing desk of solid ash, front with two drawers

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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A pair of armchairs of oak with inlays of wengé

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of armchairs of oak with inlays of wengé

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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CH 23, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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PP 203, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair, 1949

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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PP 70, 1975

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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CH-27, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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Ry 20, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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The Sawbuck Armchair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

The Sawbuck Armchair, 1951

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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RY 100

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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CH 25, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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China Chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China Chair, 1944

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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PP 52

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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Papa Bear Fauteuil, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Fauteuil, 1951

Sale Date: March 15, 2018

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JH 701, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: March 15, 2018

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