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 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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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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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 5, 2023

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“AT 40” Set of three nesting tables , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40” Set of three nesting tables , 1953

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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Opala: floor lamp

Hans J. Wegner

Opala: floor lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AP20: Mini Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP20: Mini Bear Chair

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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RY20: cabinet, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

RY20: cabinet, 1953

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AT8: coffee table, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

AT8: coffee table, 1954

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RY20: cabinet, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

RY20: cabinet, 1953

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AT8: coffee table, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

AT8: coffee table, 1954

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AP20: Mini Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP20: Mini Bear Chair

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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Opala: floor lamp

Hans J. Wegner

Opala: floor lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AP19: Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman

Hans J. Wegner

AP19: Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AP27: Mama Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP27: Mama Bear Chair

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AP19: Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman

Hans J. Wegner

AP19: Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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AP27: Mama Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner

AP27: Mama Bear Chair

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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Shelves, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Shelves, 1960

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Model GE671, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Model GE671, 1960

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Suspension, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Suspension, 1952

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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Rocking chair, 1940

Hans J. Wegner

Rocking chair, 1940

Sale Date: December 19, 2022

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“GE 7” Daybed of teak

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 7” Daybed of teak

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“CH 33” A set of four black-lacquered wood..., 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” A set of four black-lacquered wood..., 1957

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“AP 20/18” Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20/18” Easy chair

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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Sideboard, 1976

Hans J. Wegner

Sideboard, 1976

Sale Date: January 25, 2023

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