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)

“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair, 1951

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“CH 36” A set of four oak side chairs , 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 36” A set of four oak side chairs , 1962

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“AT 325A” A freestanding oak desk

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 325A” A freestanding oak desk

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“GE 500” A high and a low back easychair , 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 500” A high and a low back easychair , 1970

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“Keyhole” A solid oak rocking chair

Hans J. Wegner

“Keyhole” A solid oak rocking chair

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“GE 500” A three seater sofa , 1970

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 500” A three seater sofa , 1970

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” A mahogany armchair, 1949

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“FH 1936” A pair of lounge chairs , 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“FH 1936” A pair of lounge chairs , 1948

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“Peacock Chair” An ash Windsor chair , 1947

Hans J. Wegner

“Peacock Chair” An ash Windsor chair , 1947

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“The bull's chair” Armchair , 1961

Hans J. Wegner

“The bull's chair” Armchair , 1961

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“FH 1788” An armchair with beech frame

Hans J. Wegner

“FH 1788” An armchair with beech frame

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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AN ARMCHAIR, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

AN ARMCHAIR, 1960

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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AN ARMCHAIR, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

AN ARMCHAIR, 1960

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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“J 16” A teak rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16” A teak rocking chair, 1944

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell..., 1963

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 07” Three-legged black lacquered shell..., 1963

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“AT 34” A cube-shaped, later white-painted..., 1956

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 34” A cube-shaped, later white-painted..., 1956

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“AP 27” High-backed easy chair, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 27” High-backed easy chair, 1954

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“AT 40” Three solid teak nesting tables

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40” Three solid teak nesting tables

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“AT 10” A coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 10” A coffee table

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“AP 33” Free-standing four-five seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 33” Free-standing four-five seater sofa

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“AP 32” A free-standing three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 32” A free-standing three seater sofa

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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“FH 1936” A pair of lounge chairs, 1948

Hans J. Wegner

“FH 1936” A pair of lounge chairs, 1948

Sale Date: January 31, 2023

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HANS WEGNER A SET OF FOUR MODEL CH23..., 1960–1969

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER A SET OF FOUR MODEL CH23..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: July 17, 2023

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