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)

“The Bull Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“The Bull Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1961

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

Rare solid pine “Buck Chair”, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

Rare solid pine “Buck Chair”, 1959

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“The Chair” A set of eight oak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A set of eight oak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid pine chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural, solid pine chair, 1953

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Cowhorn Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Cowhorn Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1952

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 567” Dining table , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 567” Dining table , 1952

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PP 586” A solid cherry wood fruit dish, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 586” A solid cherry wood fruit dish, 1956

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

The Chair” Early solid walnut armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chair” Early solid walnut armchair, 1949

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 563” Freestanding desk, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 563” Freestanding desk, 1950

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Cowhorn Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Cowhorn Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1952

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 539” A solid teak stool, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 539” A solid teak stool, 1954

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Valet Chair” Sculptural wengé chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural wengé chair, 1953

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Ox Chair” Easy chair and matching stool , 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox Chair” Easy chair and matching stool , 1960

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“The Bull Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“The Bull Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1961

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 325” Desk , 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 325” Desk , 1961

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 585” Teak telephone table , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 585” Teak telephone table , 1958

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PP 586” A solid cherry wood fruit dish, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 586” A solid cherry wood fruit dish, 1956

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Valet Chair” Sculptural wengé chair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Valet Chair” Sculptural wengé chair, 1953

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 539” A solid teak stool, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 539” A solid teak stool, 1954

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Cowhorn Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Cowhorn Chair” A solid nutwood armchair, 1952

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

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