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)

“The Chair” A walnut armchair, upholstered..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A walnut armchair, upholstered..., 1949

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“JH 513” A pair of oak and teak armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 513” A pair of oak and teak armchairs

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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An oak sideboard and a dresser with steel legs

Hans J. Wegner

An oak sideboard and a dresser with steel legs

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“AP 20/18” Easy chair with oak legs

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 20/18” Easy chair with oak legs

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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Set of four dining chairs with patinated oak , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Set of four dining chairs with patinated oak , 1950

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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An elm wood sewing box with roll top and drawer

Hans J. Wegner

An elm wood sewing box with roll top and drawer

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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Fauteuil modèle

Hans J. Wegner

Fauteuil modèle "JH 503"

Sale Date: June 30, 2023

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Fauteuil modèle

Hans J. Wegner

Fauteuil modèle "JH 503"

Sale Date: June 30, 2023

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“AP 63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“The Cigar” Easy chair , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” Easy chair , 1954

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“The Sawbuck chair” A black painted wooden..., 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“The Sawbuck chair” A black painted wooden..., 1951

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951–1954

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“RY 100” Shelving system, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 100” Shelving system, 1960

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“AT 48” Solid teak serving trolley

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 48” Solid teak serving trolley

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“AT 15” Rectangular solid teak coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 15” Rectangular solid teak coffee table

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Chair” A pair of chairs , 1958

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“AT 318” Rectangular rosewood dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 318” Rectangular rosewood dining table

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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An oak living room suite

Hans J. Wegner

An oak living room suite

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“Tub chair” Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“Tub chair” Easy chair

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“CH 25” Easy chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” Easy chair, 1950

Sale Date: August 1, 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

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“GE 375” A highback oak easy chair, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 375” A highback oak easy chair, 1969

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“Town Hall Chair” Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“Town Hall Chair” Armchair

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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Three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

Three seater sofa

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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