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 501”. Low- and High backed laminated oak...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 501”. Low- and High backed laminated oak...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“GE 260”. Easy chair with oak frame, upholstered

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260”. Easy chair with oak frame, upholstered

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“GE 530”. A pair of easy chairs with one...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530”. A pair of easy chairs with one...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“GE 530/3”. Three-seater sofa with dark..., 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530/3”. Three-seater sofa with dark..., 1970

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“AT 48”. Serving cart with oak frame, teak...

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 48”. Serving cart with oak frame, teak...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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China table

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“AT 48”. Serving cart with oak frame, teak...

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 48”. Serving cart with oak frame, teak...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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China table

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 23, 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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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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“GE 260”. Easy chair with oak frame,..., 1956

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260”. Easy chair with oak frame,..., 1956

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“GE 501”. Low- and High backed laminated oak , 1967

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 501”. Low- and High backed laminated oak , 1967

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“GE 20”. A square oak coffee table with..., 1967

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 20”. A square oak coffee table with..., 1967

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“GE 530/3”. Three-seater sofa with dark..., 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530/3”. Three-seater sofa with dark..., 1970

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

Auction Closed

“GE 530”. A pair of easy chairs with one..., 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530”. A pair of easy chairs with one..., 1970

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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“China chair”. A set of four armchairs with..., 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”. A set of four armchairs with..., 1944

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“AT 40”. Set of three solid oak nesting , 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40”. Set of three solid oak nesting , 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“RY 25”. A Brazilian rosewood sideboard,..., 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25”. A Brazilian rosewood sideboard,..., 1958

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“The Furniture drawings”

Attributed to Hans J. Wegner

“The Furniture drawings”

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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Saw horse chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Saw horse chair, 1952

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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Set of three tall bookcases of oak

Hans J. Wegner

Set of three tall bookcases of oak

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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