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)

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa, 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa, 1962

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“AT 10” A coffee table, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 10” A coffee table, 1953

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“RY 1 & RY 2” A teak sideboard, 1971

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 1 & RY 2” A teak sideboard, 1971

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“AT 33” Sewing table, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33” Sewing table, 1951

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“GE 530” Easy chair, 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530” Easy chair, 1970

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“China-Chair” A pair of cherry wood armchairs, 1981

Hans J. Wegner

“China-Chair” A pair of cherry wood armchairs, 1981

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Black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

Black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

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“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs, 1958

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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

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“GE 453” Tray table

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 453” Tray table

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Hans J. Wegner

"GE 7" Daybed, 1959

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“AT 33” A solid oak sewing table, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33” A solid oak sewing table, 1950

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs, 1958

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

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“RY 18, RY 14, RY 15” Shelving/cabinet , 1951–1952

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 18, RY 14, RY 15” Shelving/cabinet , 1951–1952

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“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

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“GE 235/4” Four-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 235/4” Four-seater solid oak sofa, 1955

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“GE 375” A highback oak easy chair, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A highback oak easy chair, 1969

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“GE 375” A modular, two-parted sofa, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A modular, two-parted sofa, 1969

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“GE 236” Three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three seater sofa

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“GE 370” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 370” A pair of oak easy chairs, 1969

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“GE 375” A modular, two-parted sofa , 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A modular, two-parted sofa , 1969

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“AT 303” An oak dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 303” An oak dining table

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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