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 453”. Tray table with reversible circular...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 453”. Tray table with reversible circular...

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“The pendant-100 Year”. An white coloured and...

Hans J. Wegner

“The pendant-100 Year”. An white coloured and...

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“ML 33”. A patinated oak rocking chair with..., 1940

Hans J. Wegner

“ML 33”. A patinated oak rocking chair with..., 1940

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A set of six patinated oak chairs with..., 1940

Hans J. Wegner

A set of six patinated oak chairs with..., 1940

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”. Set of seven..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”. Set of seven..., 1949

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six..., 1949

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“Y-chair/The Wisbone Chair”. Four..., 1949

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“Y-chair/The Wisbone Chair”. Four..., 1949

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"AT 33”. A solid oak sewing table with drop..., 1950

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“AP 20”. Freestanding two seater sofa with..., 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20”. Freestanding two seater sofa with..., 1952

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“AT 40”. Set of three nesting tables with..., 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40”. Set of three nesting tables with..., 1953

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“AP 34 S”. Three seater sofa with steel..., 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 34 S”. Three seater sofa with steel..., 1957

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“AT 13”. A rectangular rosewood coffee table , 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 13”. A rectangular rosewood coffee table , 1957

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“CH 36”. A set of four oak side chairs with..., 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 36”. A set of four oak side chairs with..., 1962

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HANS WEGNER GE258 SOFA BED FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER GE258 SOFA BED FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

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HANS WEGNER GE258 SOFA BED FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER GE258 SOFA BED FOR GETAMA, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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Sofa, model GE 290/3, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa, model GE 290/3, 1953

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Sofa, model AP 18 S, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa, model AP 18 S, 1957

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Drop-leaf occasional table, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Drop-leaf occasional table, 1953

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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Coffee table, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

Coffee table, 1970

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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“J 16”. A black-lacquered wood rocking..., 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16”. A black-lacquered wood rocking..., 1944

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“AT 33”. A solid teak sewing table with drop , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33”. A solid teak sewing table with drop , 1950

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“GE 20”. A square oak coffee table with fold-up...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 20”. A square oak coffee table with fold-up...

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Saw horse chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Saw horse chair, 1952

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“CH 30”. Set of ten dining chairs of oak, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30”. Set of ten dining chairs of oak, 1954

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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