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)

“Opala” A pair of floor lamps with...

Hans J. Wegner

“Opala” A pair of floor lamps with...

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“AP 34” Freestanding Three- seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 34” Freestanding Three- seater sofa

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs..., 1349

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs..., 1349

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“CH 33” A set of four black-lacquered wood..., 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” A set of four black-lacquered wood..., 1957

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“The Cigar” Three-seated solid oak sofa, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” Three-seated solid oak sofa, 1954

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“W2” A set of six solid oak side chairs, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W2” A set of six solid oak side chairs, 1953

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“JH 713” A pair of oak armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 713” A pair of oak armchairs

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“JH 512” Folding chair with patinated oak..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” Folding chair with patinated oak..., 1949

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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Sawbench Chair” Set of five oak chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair” Set of five oak chairs, 1952

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“AT 315” Rectangular oak dining table with...

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 315” Rectangular oak dining table with...

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“The Cigar” An oak easy chair, loose epeda..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” An oak easy chair, loose epeda..., 1954

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“JH 566” Tray table with solid oak frame

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 566” Tray table with solid oak frame

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“China Chair” A pair of cherry wood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherry wood armchairs, 1944

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“CH 388” A circular dining table with extension

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 388” A circular dining table with extension

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“The Cigar Sofa” A three seater sofa with..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar Sofa” A three seater sofa with..., 1954

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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The Chinese Chair, 1945

Hans J. Wegner

The Chinese Chair, 1945

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A solid teak armchair, 1949

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“Ox-Chair” An easy chair and stool with steel...

Hans J. Wegner

“Ox-Chair” An easy chair and stool with steel...

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“RY 8, RY 15, RY 18” An oak bookcase with teak...

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 8, RY 15, RY 18” An oak bookcase with teak...

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“AP 18” Free-standing three seater sofa with oak

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 18” Free-standing three seater sofa with oak

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“AT 8” Circular coffee table with oak legs

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 8” Circular coffee table with oak legs

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“CH 25” An oak easy chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” An oak easy chair, 1950

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“CH 30” A set of six side chairs with oak..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30” A set of six side chairs with oak..., 1954

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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Sawbench Chair” A set of four oak chairs, 1952

Hans J. Wegner

Sawbench Chair” A set of four oak chairs, 1952

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

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