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)

A pair of tall bookcases of oak

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of tall bookcases of oak

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“RY 17”. Oak chest with four drawers, 1951–1952

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 17”. Oak chest with four drawers, 1951–1952

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A pair of easy chairs of mahogany

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of easy chairs of mahogany

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A pair of teak arm chairs

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of teak arm chairs

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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Set of three tall bookcases of oak

Hans J. Wegner

Set of three tall bookcases of oak

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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A pair of tall bookcases of oak

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of tall bookcases of oak

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“The Furniture drawings”

Attributed to Hans J. Wegner

“The Furniture drawings”

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“RY 17”. Oak chest with four drawers, 1951–1952

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 17”. Oak chest with four drawers, 1951–1952

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“China chair”. A set of four armchairs with..., 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair”. A set of four armchairs with..., 1944

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“AT 40”. Set of three solid oak nesting , 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40”. Set of three solid oak nesting , 1960–1969

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Saw horse chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Saw horse chair, 1952

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A pair of teak arm chairs

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of teak arm chairs

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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A pair of easy chairs of mahogany

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of easy chairs of mahogany

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“AP 20”. Freestanding two seater sofa with..., 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20”. Freestanding two seater sofa with..., 1952

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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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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A late 1950s 'Flag Halyard/Snørestolen', 1955–1959

Hans J. Wegner

A late 1950s 'Flag Halyard/Snørestolen', 1955–1959

Sale Date: April 17, 2024

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A Pair of Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made...

Hans J. Wegner

A Pair of Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made...

Sale Date: April 15, 2024

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Six Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made by...

Hans J. Wegner

Six Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made by...

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A Pair of Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made...

Hans J. Wegner

A Pair of Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made...

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Six Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made by...

Hans J. Wegner

Six Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Made by...

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A late 1950s 'Flag Halyard/Snørestolen', 1955–1959

Hans J. Wegner

A late 1950s 'Flag Halyard/Snørestolen', 1955–1959

Sale Date: April 17, 2024

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A Model CH163 sofa

Hans J. Wegner

A Model CH163 sofa

Sale Date: April 9, 2024

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A GE-290 sofa

Hans J. Wegner

A GE-290 sofa

Sale Date: April 9, 2024

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THE CHAIR

Hans J. Wegner

Sale Date: April 26, 2024

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