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)

SET OF 4 ARMCHAIRS,

Hans J. Wegner

SET OF 4 ARMCHAIRS, "4283" (China-Chair) model, 1943

Sale Date: June 27, 2017

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JH 510

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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China chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

China chair, 1944

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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PP 112

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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GE 236

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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Saw horse chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Saw horse chair, 1952

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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GE 290

Hans J. Wegner

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GE 375, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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GE 233, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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AT 312

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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Teddy bear chair with ottoman AP19/29, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Teddy bear chair with ottoman AP19/29, 1951

Sale Date: December 4, 2016

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Peacock chair, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

Peacock chair, 1947

Sale Date: December 4, 2016

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JH501 The Chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

JH501 The Chair, 1949

Sale Date: December 4, 2016

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A sideboard, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

A sideboard, 1960

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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A rare desk, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

A rare desk, 1950

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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Pair of Hans Wegner Teak and Upholstery Papa , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Hans Wegner Teak and Upholstery Papa , 1950

Sale Date: June 7, 2017

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dining table and six 4103 chairs, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

dining table and six 4103 chairs, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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AP-15 lounge chair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

AP-15 lounge chair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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The Chair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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Papa Bear chair and ottoman, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear chair and ottoman, 1950–1959

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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The Chair ,pair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair ,pair, 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 3, 2017

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PAIR OF CIRCLE CHAIRS, MODEL NO. PP130, 1986

Hans J. Wegner

PAIR OF CIRCLE CHAIRS, MODEL NO. PP130, 1986

Sale Date: June 6, 2017

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TWO

Hans J. Wegner

TWO "PEACOCK" CHAIRS, MODEL NO. JH550, 1947

Sale Date: June 6, 2017

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PAIR OF FOLDING CHAIRS, MODEL NO. JH512, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

PAIR OF FOLDING CHAIRS, MODEL NO. JH512, 1949

Sale Date: June 6, 2017

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