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 290A & GE 290S” A high back oak easy chair...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A & GE 290S” A high back oak easy chair...

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Oak wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

Oak wall unit

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“Sawbench Chair” A pair of armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbench Chair” A pair of armchairs

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“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 752” Circular dining table , 1965

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“Town Hall Chair” Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“Town Hall Chair” Armchair

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“CH 23” Set of four oak dining chairs, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 23” Set of four oak dining chairs, 1951

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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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“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

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“RY 430” A pair of teak bedside tables

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 430” A pair of teak bedside tables

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“CH 33” A pair of red lacquered chairs, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” A pair of red lacquered chairs, 1957

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“Airport Chair” A set of eight chairs , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Chair” A set of eight chairs , 1958

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Circular table

Hans J. Wegner

Circular table

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“RY 100” A wall mounted fold-down oak bed, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 100” A wall mounted fold-down oak bed, 1961

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“Papa Bear Chair” Easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear Chair” Easy chair , 1951

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“AT 40” Set of three nesting tables

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40” Set of three nesting tables

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“GE 705” A pair of teak beds

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705” A pair of teak beds

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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“AT 303” A dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 303” A dining table

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“PP 203” A set of six armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 203” A set of six armchairs

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“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

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“JH 719” Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 719” Easy chair

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“GE 260A” A high-backed easy chair and matching...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260A” A high-backed easy chair and matching...

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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

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“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

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“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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