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 290” Three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” Three seater sofa

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“AT 304” Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 304” Dining table

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“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

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Manner of Hans Wegner, drop leaf dining table

Hans J. Wegner

Manner of Hans Wegner, drop leaf dining table

Sale Date: November 16, 2023

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Hans J. Wegner

"Peacock" chair, 1950–1969

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A teak

Hans J. Wegner

A teak "The Chair/JH501"

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Folding armchair, 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

Folding armchair, 1960–1969

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Hans J. Wegner

A "Papa Bear" armchair, 1950–1969

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Six folding chairs, 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

Six folding chairs, 1970–1979

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A sofa and armchair, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

A sofa and armchair, 1957

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Hans J. Wegner

"The Web Chair", 1968

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A set of eight teak chairs, 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

A set of eight teak chairs, 1950–1959

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A set of six

Hans J. Wegner

A set of six "CH31" chairs, 1950–1959

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A pair of oak and rattan

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of oak and rattan "CH27" chairs, 1950–1969

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Lounge chair, model CH22, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chair, model CH22, 1951

Sale Date: November 15, 2023

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Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 22, 2023

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Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: November 22, 2023

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Valet Chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet Chair, 1953

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Tambour Credenza, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Tambour Credenza, 1960

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Dining Table

Hans J. Wegner

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Desk Organizer, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Desk Organizer, 1950

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Papa Bear' Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear' Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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Sofa, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

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Flag Halyard' Lounge Chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Flag Halyard' Lounge Chair, 1960

Sale Date: November 14, 2023

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