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)

“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

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“GE 290/2” A two seater sofa , 1961–1962

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/2” A two seater sofa , 1961–1962

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“RY 32” Ladies oak desk

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 32” Ladies oak desk

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“GE 375” A pair of highback oak easy chairs, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A pair of highback oak easy chairs, 1969

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

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“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

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“City Hall Lamp” A polished brass pendant

Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller and Hans J. Wegner

“City Hall Lamp” A polished brass pendant

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“Sawbuck Chair” A set of six beech chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbuck Chair” A set of six beech chairs, 1952

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“GE 236” Three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three seater sofa

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“GE 375” A pair of highback oak easy chairs, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A pair of highback oak easy chairs, 1969

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“RY 32” Ladies oak desk

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 32” Ladies oak desk

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

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“AT 303” An oak dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 303” An oak dining table

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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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“GE 290/2” A two seater sofa , 1961–1962

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/2” A two seater sofa , 1961–1962

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

Auction Closed

“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

Auction Closed

“GE 375” A highback oak easy chair, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A highback oak easy chair, 1969

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

Auction Closed

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A pair of mahogany armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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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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