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)

An oak cabinet

Hans J. Wegner

An oak cabinet

Sale Date: April 10, 2024

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A pair of teak cabinets and chest of drawers

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of teak cabinets and chest of drawers

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Piano bench

Hans J. Wegner

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Oak sofa and pair of easy chairs , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

Oak sofa and pair of easy chairs , 1954

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Set of six..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Set of six..., 1949

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“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Cherry wood armchair, 1944

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A GE-290 sofa

Hans J. Wegner

A GE-290 sofa

Sale Date: April 9, 2024

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A Model CH163 sofa

Hans J. Wegner

A Model CH163 sofa

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“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“AT 305” Freestanding oak desk , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305” Freestanding oak desk , 1953

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An oak bookcase

Hans J. Wegner

An oak bookcase

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“The China Chair” Armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” Armchair, 1944

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“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

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A pair of loose cushions for the “China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of loose cushions for the “China Chair”

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Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

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Dining table

Hans J. Wegner

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An oak bookcase

Hans J. Wegner

An oak bookcase

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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A pair of loose cushions for the “China Chair”

Hans J. Wegner

A pair of loose cushions for the “China Chair”

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“AT 305” Freestanding oak desk , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305” Freestanding oak desk , 1953

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” A wingback easy chair , 1951

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“The China Chair” Armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” Armchair, 1944

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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PAIR HANS WEGNER FOR GETAMA GEDSTED DANISH...

Hans J. Wegner

PAIR HANS WEGNER FOR GETAMA GEDSTED DANISH...

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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PAIR HANS WEGNER FOR GETAMA GEDSTED DANISH...

Hans J. Wegner

PAIR HANS WEGNER FOR GETAMA GEDSTED DANISH...

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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