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)

“ML 33

Hans J. Wegner

“ML 33". Patinated oak rocking chair,..., 1942

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“GE 236

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236". Freestanding three seater sofa..., 1955

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“CH 23

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23". Set of eight oak dining chairs,..., 1951

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“GE 290

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290". High backed easy chair and stool of oak

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“CH 31

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 31". Set of six dining chairs of oak, 1956

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“JH 513

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 513". A pair of oak and rosewood armchairs, 1960

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“GE 370

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370". Easy chair and stool of oak, 1970

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“Keyhole

Hans J. Wegner

“Keyhole". Rocking chair of oak

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“China Chair

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair". A pair of armchairs of mahogany, 1944

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“The China Chair

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair". Two armchairs resp, 1944

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“China Chair

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair". A pair of armchairs of mahogany, 1944

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“CH 304

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 304". A teak sideboard with oak..., 1950

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“GE 375

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375". A high-backed solid oak easy chair , 1969

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“AP 71

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 71". Easy chair of solid beech with..., 1968

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“CH 07

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“CH 07

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“AT 305

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305". Desk of oak and top of teak

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“AT 310

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 310". Dining table with frame of oak, 1952

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“AT 312

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 312". Dining table of oak, 1957

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Black-lacquered metal pendant with hoist function

Hans J. Wegner

Black-lacquered metal pendant with hoist function

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“PP 586

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 586". A solid cherry wood fruit dish,..., 1956

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Canapé

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: October 15, 2023

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Canapé, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Canapé, 1960

Sale Date: October 15, 2023

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Sillón

Hans J. Wegner

Sillón "Shell" modelo "CH07", 1963

Sale Date: October 5, 2023

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