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)

HANS WEGNER SET OF SIX MODEL CH30..., 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER SET OF SIX MODEL CH30..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: July 17, 2023

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HANS WEGNER THREE SEAT GE530 SOFA FOR..., 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER THREE SEAT GE530 SOFA FOR..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: July 17, 2023

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HANS WEGNER GE530 HIGH BACK ARMCHAIR..., 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER GE530 HIGH BACK ARMCHAIR..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: July 17, 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

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HANS WEGNER SET OF SIX MODEL CH30..., 1950–1959

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER SET OF SIX MODEL CH30..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: July 17, 2023

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HANS WEGNER THREE SEAT GE530 SOFA FOR..., 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER THREE SEAT GE530 SOFA FOR..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: July 17, 2023

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HANS WEGNER GE530 HIGH BACK ARMCHAIR..., 1970–1979

Hans J. Wegner

HANS WEGNER GE530 HIGH BACK ARMCHAIR..., 1970–1979

Sale Date: July 17, 2023

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HANS J. WEGNER (1914-2007), Set of Ten..., 1950

Hans J. Wegner

HANS J. WEGNER (1914-2007), Set of Ten..., 1950

Sale Date: July 25, 2023

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Commode et buffet, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Commode et buffet, 1960

Sale Date: July 8, 2023

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Commode et buffet, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Commode et buffet, 1960

Sale Date: July 8, 2023

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The Chairs, pair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, pair, 1949

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Sofa, model GE 290/3, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa, model GE 290/3, 1953

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Easy chairs, model GE-290, pair, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Easy chairs, model GE-290, pair, 1953

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Papa Bear chair, model AP 19, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear chair, model AP 19, 1950

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Lounge chair, model AP 27, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chair, model AP 27, 1954

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Easy chair, model GE-290, and ottoman, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Easy chair, model GE-290, and ottoman, 1953

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Settee, model JH555, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Settee, model JH555, 1949

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Dining chairs model CH 23, set of eight, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Dining chairs model CH 23, set of eight, 1951

Sale Date: July 18, 2023

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Daybed, model GE 6, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Daybed, model GE 6, 1965

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Sofa, model 330/3 A, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Sofa, model 330/3 A, 1965

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Ox chair and ottoman, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Ox chair and ottoman, 1960

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Wishbone chairs, set of three, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Wishbone chairs, set of three, 1950

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Daybed, model GE 6, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Daybed, model GE 6, 1965

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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Dining chairs model CH33, set of six, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Dining chairs model CH33, set of six, 1958

Sale Date: July 13, 2023

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