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)

Table with two folding extensions model..., 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Table with two folding extensions model..., 1955

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Set of twelve chairs model CH24

Hans J. Wegner

Set of twelve chairs model CH24 "Wishbone", 1949

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Pair of armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of armchairs, 1949

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Chair model JH540

Hans J. Wegner

Chair model JH540 "Valet chair", 1953

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Sofa, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

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Double sideboard, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Double sideboard, 1958

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Armchair model AP19

Hans J. Wegner

Armchair model AP19 "Papa Bear", 1951

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Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

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Six cushions for “The China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

Six cushions for “The China Chair”

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Desk

Hans J. Wegner

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“PP 35” Two folding tray tables, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 35” Two folding tray tables, 1945

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“China Chair” A pair of armchairs , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of armchairs , 1944

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“The Chair” Armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair, 1949

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“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

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“GE 525” A set of 10 dark stained oak..., 1969–1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 525” A set of 10 dark stained oak..., 1969–1970

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“Cowhorn Chair” Solid ash chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Cowhorn Chair” Solid ash chair, 1952

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Dining table

Hans J. and Marianne Wegner

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“CH 23” Set of six chairs, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23” Set of six chairs, 1951

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“CH 52” A pair of beech easy chairs, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 52” A pair of beech easy chairs, 1965

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“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

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“W2” A set of eight solid oak side chairs, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W2” A set of eight solid oak side chairs, 1953

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“The Cigar Chair” Two easy chairs , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar Chair” Two easy chairs , 1954

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“The Heart Chair” Set of six chairs , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“The Heart Chair” Set of six chairs , 1952

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“GE 236” Three seater sofa , 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three seater sofa , 1955

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