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)

“GE 705 A” An oak bed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705 A” An oak bed

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“Wishbone Chair” A set of six smoked oak..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” A set of six smoked oak..., 1949

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A set of eight..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A set of eight..., 1949

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

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“China Chair” A set of four cherrywood..., 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A set of four cherrywood..., 1944

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“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

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“AP 20” Easy chair , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20” Easy chair , 1952

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“CH 44” An armchair , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 44” An armchair , 1965

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Arm chair with stained beech frame

Hans J. Wegner

Arm chair with stained beech frame

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“City Hall Lamp” A patinated brass pendant

Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller and Hans J. Wegner

“City Hall Lamp” A patinated brass pendant

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“CH 335” Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 335” Dining table

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“GE 705 A” An oak bed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705 A” An oak bed

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“CH 27” A pair of oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 27” A pair of oak easy chairs

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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Arm chair with stained beech frame

Hans J. Wegner

Arm chair with stained beech frame

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“AP 16” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 16” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1952

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“City Hall Lamp” A patinated brass pendant

Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller and Hans J. Wegner

“City Hall Lamp” A patinated brass pendant

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A set of eight..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” A set of eight..., 1949

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“AT 306” A teak games table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 306” A teak games table

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“AP 20” Easy chair , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20” Easy chair , 1952

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“AT 10” A coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 10” A coffee table

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“Wishbone Chair” A set of six smoked oak..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” A set of six smoked oak..., 1949

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

Auction Closed

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

Auction Closed

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

Auction Closed

“JH 508” Armchair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 508” Armchair , 1951

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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