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)

Wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“GE 235/4” Four-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 235/4” Four-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“Papa Bear” An oak stool

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” An oak stool

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“GE 260A” A pair of higback oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260A” A pair of higback oak easy chairs

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“GE 500” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 500” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1970

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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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

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“City hall chair” Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“City hall chair” Armchair

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“AT 11” Rectangular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 11” Rectangular coffee table

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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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

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“FH 1936” Shell chair, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“FH 1936” Shell chair, 1948

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“FH 1934” A set six lacquered beech armchairs , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“FH 1934” A set six lacquered beech armchairs , 1949

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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“GE 290S” A pair of teak stools

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290S” A pair of teak stools

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

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Wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 235/4” Four-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 235/4” Four-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“Papa Bear” An oak stool

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” An oak stool

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 260A” A pair of higback oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260A” A pair of higback oak easy chairs

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“City hall chair” Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“City hall chair” Armchair

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 500” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 500” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1970

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 45” An oak serving cart

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 11” Rectangular coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 11” Rectangular coffee table

Sale Date: October 31, 2023

Auction Closed

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