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)

“J 16” A black lacquered rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16” A black lacquered rocking chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 24, 2023

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“The Cigar” Three-seater sofa with oak frame, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” Three-seater sofa with oak frame, 1954

Sale Date: January 24, 2023

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“The Cigar” A pair of oak easy chairs and..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” A pair of oak easy chairs and..., 1954

Sale Date: January 24, 2023

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“Wishbone Chair” A set of six armchairs with , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” A set of six armchairs with , 1949

Sale Date: January 24, 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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“Wingchair” Easy chair with steel frame, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Wingchair” Easy chair with steel frame, 1960

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“AP 62” A pair of Brazilian Rosewood easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62” A pair of Brazilian Rosewood easy chairs

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“AP 62/H” Highback Brazilian rosewood easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62/H” Highback Brazilian rosewood easy chair

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“GE 290” and “GE 290A” Two oak easy chairs , 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” and “GE 290A” Two oak easy chairs , 1959

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“AP 62/3” A free-standing three seater..., 1960–1979

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62/3” A free-standing three seater..., 1960–1979

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“AP 29” An oak stool upholstered with light...

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 29” An oak stool upholstered with light...

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“AP 18” A free-standing three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 18” A free-standing three seater sofa

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH-38” A set of 12 patinated oak chairs

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“Wishbone Chair” A pair of patinated oak..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” A pair of patinated oak..., 1949

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Three oak..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Three oak..., 1949

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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An oak wall unit, 1978

Hans J. Wegner

An oak wall unit, 1978

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“China Chair” A nutwood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A nutwood armchair, 1944

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“GE 270” An easy chair with teak frame

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 270” An easy chair with teak frame

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“The Chair” Armchair of mahogany, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair of mahogany, 1949

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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Sofa with stained beech legs

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa with stained beech legs

Sale Date: January 17, 2023

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“AT 308” Coffee table with teak top, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 308” Coffee table with teak top, 1951

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“AT 45” A pair of teak serving carts

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 45” A pair of teak serving carts

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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