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.

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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)

Hans J. Wegner

"Flag Halyard / Snørestolen" easy chair, 1950–1959

Sale Date: November 16, 2023

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An oak chaise longue

Hans J. Wegner

An oak chaise longue "Hammock Chair GE2", 1960–1965

Sale Date: November 16, 2023

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Valet chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Sale Date: November 8, 2023

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Valet chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet chair, model no. JH540, 1953

Sale Date: November 8, 2023

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Model 'AP-16' Easy Chair by Hans Wegner in oak

Hans J. Wegner

Model 'AP-16' Easy Chair by Hans Wegner in oak

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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Model 'AP-16' Easy Chair by Hans Wegner in oak

Hans J. Wegner

Model 'AP-16' Easy Chair by Hans Wegner in oak

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“CH 30” Set of four teak dining chairs, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30” Set of four teak dining chairs, 1954

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“Peacock Chair” An ash Windsor chair, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

“Peacock Chair” An ash Windsor chair, 1947

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“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

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“AP 20” Easy chair , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20” Easy chair , 1952

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“AP 63” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 63” Three-seater sofa

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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The “Y chair” Three oak armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

The “Y chair” Three oak armchairs

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An oak living room suite

Hans J. Wegner

An oak living room suite

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“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

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“Ry 100” Wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 100” Wall unit

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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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“China Chair” A pair of armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of armchairs, 1944

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“GE 453” Tray table

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 453” Tray table

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“FH 1934” Eight beech armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“FH 1934” Eight beech armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“CH 30” Set of four teak dining chairs, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30” Set of four teak dining chairs, 1954

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“Peacock Chair” An ash Windsor chair, 1947

Hans J. Wegner

“Peacock Chair” An ash Windsor chair, 1947

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“AP 63” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 63” Three-seater sofa

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

Sale Date: November 7, 2023

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