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)

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“CH 44” An armchair , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 44” An armchair , 1965

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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A Model CH163 sofa, upholstered in black...

Hans J. Wegner

A Model CH163 sofa, upholstered in black...

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“CH 42” and “CH 43” An armchair and five..., 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 42” and “CH 43” An armchair and five..., 1965

Sale Date: December 13, 2023

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“AT 304” Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 304” Dining table

Sale Date: December 13, 2023

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“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

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“City hall chair” Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“City hall chair” Armchair

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Armchair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Armchair , 1951

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“GE 290A” High-backed easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A” High-backed easy chair

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“GE 290A” High-backed easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A” High-backed easy chair

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“AT 8” Circular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular coffee table

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A pair of armchairs, 1978

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of armchairs, 1978

Sale Date: December 13, 2023

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“CH 25” Lounge chair , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” Lounge chair , 1950

Sale Date: December 13, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“W2” Set of six teak dining chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“W2” Set of six teak dining chairs

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“Ox Chair” Easy chair and stool , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox Chair” Easy chair and stool , 1960

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“JH 554” Early freestanding three-seater sofa , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 554” Early freestanding three-seater sofa , 1944

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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A rectangular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

A rectangular coffee table

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“RY 100” Oak wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 100” Oak wall unit

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“Butterfly” A pair of oak armchairs, 1977

Hans J. Wegner

“Butterfly” A pair of oak armchairs, 1977

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“PP 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“CH 07” Three legged easy chair , 1963

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 07” Three legged easy chair , 1963

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“Butterfly” A red lacquered wood lounge chair, 1977

Hans J. Wegner

“Butterfly” A red lacquered wood lounge chair, 1977

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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“Y-chair/The Wisbone Chair” Set of four..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wisbone Chair” Set of four..., 1949

Sale Date: January 3, 2024

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