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)

“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 260A” Oak easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260A” Oak easy chair

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Six oak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Six oak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“The Cigar” A pair of oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” A pair of oak easy chairs

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 290A” High-backed easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A” High-backed easy chair

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

An oak dresser , 1965

Hans J. Wegner

An oak dresser , 1965

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“CH 25” Lounge chair , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” Lounge chair , 1950

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“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: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 604” A white lacquered metal pendant, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 604” A white lacquered metal pendant, 1962

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Six oak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Six oak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 260A” Oak easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260A” Oak easy chair

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“The Cigar” A pair of oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” A pair of oak easy chairs

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“China chair” A pair of armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of armchairs

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“JH 604” A white lacquered metal pendant, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 604” A white lacquered metal pendant, 1962

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

Auction Closed

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