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 Sofa” Free-standing four seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Sofa” Free-standing four seater sofa

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“Peter's chair” and

Hans J. Wegner

“Peter's chair” and "Peter's table" Beech..., 1944

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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“The Cigar” Easy chair , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” Easy chair , 1954

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“AP 63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 63/4” Freestanding four seater sofa

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“RY 100” Shelving system, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 100” Shelving system, 1960

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“AT 15” Rectangular solid teak coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 15” Rectangular solid teak coffee table

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“AT 48” Solid teak serving trolley

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 48” Solid teak serving trolley

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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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“AT 318” Rectangular rosewood dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 318” Rectangular rosewood dining table

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“CH 25” Easy chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 25” Easy chair, 1950

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“Town Hall Chair” Armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“Town Hall Chair” Armchair

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“Tub chair” Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“Tub chair” Easy chair

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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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An oak living room suite

Hans J. Wegner

An oak living room suite

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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Three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

Three seater sofa

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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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“Airport Sofa” Free-standing four seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“Airport Sofa” Free-standing four seater sofa

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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“Peter's chair” and

Hans J. Wegner

“Peter's chair” and "Peter's table" Beech..., 1944

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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A Danish oak 'CH25' armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

A Danish oak 'CH25' armchair, 1949

Sale Date: July 19, 2023

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A Danish 'Model GE-270' teak sofa, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

A Danish 'Model GE-270' teak sofa, 1950

Sale Date: July 19, 2023

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Peacock Lounge Chair

Hans J. Wegner

Peacock Lounge Chair

Sale Date: July 27, 2023

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Four-seater Sofa, Model GE 236/4, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Four-seater Sofa, Model GE 236/4, 1955

Sale Date: July 25, 2023

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