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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Furniture

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Erik Gunnar Asplund, Charles and Ray Eames, Walter Gropius, Johannes Hansen, Johannes Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

Cowhorn dining chairs, model no. JH 505 (set of 10), 1952
Sold price: 337,473 USD

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Six cushions for “The China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

Six cushions for “The China Chair”

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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“PP 124” Rocking chair , 1984

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 124” Rocking chair , 1984

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“Papa Bear” Wingback beech easy chair..., 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback beech easy chair..., 1951–1954

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“The Circle Chair” Lounge chair , 1986

Hans J. Wegner

“The Circle Chair” Lounge chair , 1986

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“The Circle Chair” Lounge chair , 1986

Hans J. Wegner

“The Circle Chair” Lounge chair , 1986

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“Papa Bear” Wingback beech easy chair..., 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback beech easy chair..., 1951–1954

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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“Ox Chair” Easy chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox Chair” Easy chair, 1960

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Six cushions for “The China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

Six cushions for “The China Chair”

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“PP 124” Rocking chair , 1984

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 124” Rocking chair , 1984

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“Century 2000” Easy chair , 2000

Hans J. Wegner

“Century 2000” Easy chair , 2000

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JH 701” Set of six chairs , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

JH 701” Set of six chairs , 1965

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“CH 25” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1950

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“GE 290” Easy chair , 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” Easy chair , 1959

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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

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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Paire de fauteuils mod, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Paire de fauteuils mod, 1955

Sale Date: October 12, 2023

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Paire de fauteuils mod, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Paire de fauteuils mod, 1955

Sale Date: October 12, 2023

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Hans J. Wegner Oak CH25 Easy Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Hans J. Wegner Oak CH25 Easy Chair

Sale Date: October 14, 2023

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Set Of Three Hans J. Wegner

Hans J. Wegner

Set Of Three Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Chairs

Sale Date: October 14, 2023

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A ‘GETMAT' ’GE258 TEAK WOOD THREE-SEATER..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

A ‘GETMAT' ’GE258 TEAK WOOD THREE-SEATER..., 1954

Sale Date: September 26, 2023

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AN AT-33 TEAK WOOD WOOLEN TABLE | 汉斯·瓦格纳Hans , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

AN AT-33 TEAK WOOD WOOLEN TABLE | 汉斯·瓦格纳Hans , 1960

Sale Date: September 26, 2023

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