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)

“AT 40” Set of three solid oak nesting tables

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40” Set of three solid oak nesting tables

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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“GE 6” An oak daybed, 1967

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 6” An oak daybed, 1967

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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“Y-chair”/“The Wisbone Chair” A pair of oak..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair”/“The Wisbone Chair” A pair of oak..., 1949

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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“Captain's Chair” An oak armchair, 1975

Hans J. Wegner

“Captain's Chair” An oak armchair, 1975

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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“JH 513” A pair of Brazilian rosewood..., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 513” A pair of Brazilian rosewood..., 1960

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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“RY 25” A brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1959

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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2 Lounge Sessel Modell GE 375 + 2 Ottomanen, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

2 Lounge Sessel Modell GE 375 + 2 Ottomanen, 1969

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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2 verstellbare Lounge Sessel Modell AP71, 1972

Hans J. Wegner

2 verstellbare Lounge Sessel Modell AP71, 1972

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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Daybed Modell GE 19, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Daybed Modell GE 19, 1956

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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3 Sitzelemente / Sofa Modell GE 370, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

3 Sitzelemente / Sofa Modell GE 370, 1969

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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Ovaler Esstisch Modell AT 329 + 2..., 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Ovaler Esstisch Modell AT 329 + 2..., 1960

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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Daybed Modell GE 19, 1956

Hans J. Wegner

Daybed Modell GE 19, 1956

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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2 Lounge Sessel Modell GE 375 + 2 Ottomanen, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

2 Lounge Sessel Modell GE 375 + 2 Ottomanen, 1969

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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3 Sitzelemente / Sofa Modell GE 370, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

3 Sitzelemente / Sofa Modell GE 370, 1969

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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2 verstellbare Lounge Sessel Modell AP71, 1972

Hans J. Wegner

2 verstellbare Lounge Sessel Modell AP71, 1972

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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A pair of oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of oak easy chairs "CH27", 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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A teak

Hans J. Wegner

A teak "RY-25" sideboard, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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A pair of

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of "The Chair", model JH-503, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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A pair of

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of "The Chair", model JH-503, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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Hans J. Wegner

A "Papa Bear" easy chair and ottoman, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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A Papa Bear chair and ottoman, 1950–1969

Hans J. Wegner

A Papa Bear chair and ottoman, 1950–1969

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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Fåtölj, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

Fåtölj, 1963

Sale Date: February 23, 2023

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a teak 'Heart' dining table and chairs, with six

Hans J. Wegner

a teak 'Heart' dining table and chairs, with six

Sale Date: August 23, 2023

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a teak 'Heart' dining table and chairs, with six

Hans J. Wegner

a teak 'Heart' dining table and chairs, with six

Sale Date: August 23, 2023

Auction Closed

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