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)

“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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“The Flag Halyard Chair” A pair of easy chairs, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“The Flag Halyard Chair” A pair of easy chairs, 1950

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“AP-63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP-63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 310” A teak and oak extension table , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 310” A teak and oak extension table , 1952

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 7” Teak daybed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 7” Teak daybed

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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“The Sawbuck chair” A black painted wooden..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“The Sawbuck chair” A black painted wooden..., 1951

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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“AT 308” Coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 308” Coffee table

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“The Yoke” A patinated oak armchair , 1959

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 22” Square coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 22” Square coffee table

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 564” Oak coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 564” Oak coffee table

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 40” Set of three nesting tables , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40” Set of three nesting tables , 1953

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 7” Teak daybed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 7” Teak daybed

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“The Sawbuck chair” A black painted wooden..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“The Sawbuck chair” A black painted wooden..., 1951

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“AP-63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP-63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 308” Coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 308” Coffee table

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 310” A teak and oak extension table , 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 310” A teak and oak extension table , 1952

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 564” Oak coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 564” Oak coffee table

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 22” Square coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 22” Square coffee table

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

Auction Closed

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