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.

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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)

Hans J. Wegner

"Y-stolen"/"Wishbone"

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J 16, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

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AT 33, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 290A

Hans J. Wegner

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Desk with chromium-plated steel frame and...

Hans J. Wegner

Desk with chromium-plated steel frame and...

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GE 290

Hans J. Wegner

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Ry 20, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 290A

Hans J. Wegner

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AP 15, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

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The Cigar, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

The Cigar, 1954

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SET OF SIX WISHBONE CHAIRS, CARL HANSEN & SON, 1998

Hans J. Wegner

SET OF SIX WISHBONE CHAIRS, CARL HANSEN & SON, 1998

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rocking chair, 1940

Hans J. Wegner

rocking chair, 1940

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lounge chair, model GE260 and lounge chair,..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

lounge chair, model GE260 and lounge chair,..., 1950

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Wishbone chair, model CH24, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone chair, model CH24, 1950

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chair, model AP 38, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

chair, model AP 38, 1960

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lounge chair model CH22, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

lounge chair model CH22, 1951

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Swivel Office chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Swivel Office chair, 1955

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folding tray table, model AT35, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

folding tray table, model AT35, 1960

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armchair, model JH812, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

armchair, model JH812, 1970

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Johannes hansen/Armchair:JH713, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Johannes hansen/Armchair:JH713, 1950–1959

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Johannes hansen/cabinet, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Johannes hansen/cabinet, 1949

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The Wishbone Chair

Hans J. Wegner

The Wishbone Chair

Sale Date: June 27, 2017

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Saw horse chair, 1929

Hans J. Wegner

Saw horse chair, 1929

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GE 375, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

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