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)

“RY 26” An oak sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26” An oak sideboard, 1959

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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“Heart chair” A set of four three-legged oak , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Heart chair” A set of four three-legged oak , 1952

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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“Butterfly” A pair of red lacquered wood..., 1977

Hans J. Wegner

“Butterfly” A pair of red lacquered wood..., 1977

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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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“CH 327” A rectangular solid oak dining table , 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 327” A rectangular solid oak dining table , 1962

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“CH 33” A set of eight black lacquered chairs, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” A set of eight black lacquered chairs, 1957

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“AP 71/3” Freestanding three seater oak sofa , 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 71/3” Freestanding three seater oak sofa , 1968

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“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

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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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“CH 327” A rectangular solid oak dining table , 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 327” A rectangular solid oak dining table , 1962

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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“JH 719” Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 719” Easy chair

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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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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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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

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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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 705” A pair of teak beds

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705” A pair of teak beds

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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...

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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“Butterfly” A pair of red lacquered wood..., 1977

Hans J. Wegner

“Butterfly” A pair of red lacquered wood..., 1977

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

Auction Closed

“RY 26” An oak sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 26” An oak sideboard, 1959

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

Auction Closed

“CH 33” A set of eight black lacquered chairs, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” A set of eight black lacquered chairs, 1957

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

Auction Closed

“AP 71/3” Freestanding three seater oak sofa , 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 71/3” Freestanding three seater oak sofa , 1968

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 303” A dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 303” A dining table

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

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“Heart chair” A set of four three-legged oak , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Heart chair” A set of four three-legged oak , 1952

Sale Date: September 12, 2023

Auction Closed

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