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)

“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell..., 1963

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell..., 1963

Sale Date: November 29, 2023

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“China Chair” Set of six armchairs, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Set of six armchairs, 1945

Sale Date: November 29, 2023

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Set of five wall-mounted shelves

Hans J. Wegner

Set of five wall-mounted shelves

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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Lounge chair, model no. CH-22

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chair, model no. CH-22

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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Armchair, from the M/S Venus

Palle Suenson and Hans J. Wegner

Armchair, from the M/S Venus

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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Lounge chair, model no. CH27, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chair, model no. CH27, 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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Drop-leaf dining table, model no. AT-304, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Drop-leaf dining table, model no. AT-304, 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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Two lounge chairs, model no. GE320, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

Two lounge chairs, model no. GE320, 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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Chaise lounge, model no. PP-524, 2005

Hans J. Wegner

Chaise lounge, model no. PP-524, 2005

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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'Papa Bear' lounge chair and ottoman,..., 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

'Papa Bear' lounge chair and ottoman,..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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'Flag Halyard' lounge chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

'Flag Halyard' lounge chair, 1950

Sale Date: December 9, 2023

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“The Chair” A set of six solid teak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A set of six solid teak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid oak chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid oak chair, 1953

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Hammock Chair” Oak chaise longue

Hans J. Wegner

“Hammock Chair” Oak chaise longue

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“AT 325” Desk , 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 325” Desk , 1961

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“China Chair” A Brazilian armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A Brazilian armchair

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“AP 29” A pair of Brazilian rosewood stools, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 29” A pair of Brazilian rosewood stools, 1954

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“China Chair” A set of six mahogany armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A set of six mahogany armchairs

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid pine chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid pine chair, 1953

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“W2” Set of six teak dining chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“W2” Set of six teak dining chairs

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“JH 719” Easy chair, 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 719” Easy chair, 1968

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PP 701” Set of ten chairs , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 701” Set of ten chairs , 1965

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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