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

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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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“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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“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

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“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

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“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“Venus” Coffee table , 1948

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“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

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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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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

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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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Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair” Set of four oak chairs, 1952

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“GE 705” A pair of oak beds with chromed steel...

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705” A pair of oak beds with chromed steel...

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“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

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“The Cigar” Three-seater patinated oak sofa, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” Three-seater patinated oak sofa, 1954

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair with teak nails and..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair with teak nails and..., 1951

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“GE 530 A higback easy chair and matching..., 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 530 A higback easy chair and matching..., 1970

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“The Chair” A walnut armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A walnut armchair, 1949

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“J-16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J-16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

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“PP 68” A set of four soaped oak armchairs, 1987

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 68” A set of four soaped oak armchairs, 1987

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“GE 671” A pair of moulded oak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 671” A pair of moulded oak easy chairs

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“AT 324” A circular oak extension table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 324” A circular oak extension table

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“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A cherrywood armchair, 1944

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“PP 35” A solid oak tray table with circular, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 35” A solid oak tray table with circular, 1945

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