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)

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

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“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 512” A patinated oak folding chair, 1949

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“JH 719” Easy chair , 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 719” Easy chair , 1968

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“Butterfly” A pair of red lacquered wood..., 1977

Hans J. Wegner

“Butterfly” A pair of red lacquered wood..., 1977

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“CH 33” A set of eight black lacquered chairs, 1957

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 33” A set of eight black lacquered chairs, 1957

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“JH 719” Easy chair , 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 719” Easy chair , 1968

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“Deck Chair” Ash wood deck chair, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“Deck Chair” Ash wood deck chair, 1958

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“PP 90” A set of four rare ash wood folding..., 1976

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 90” A set of four rare ash wood folding..., 1976

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“RY 25” Oak sideboard, 1959

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” Oak sideboard, 1959

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“AP 71/3” Freestanding three seater oak sofa, 1968

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 71/3” Freestanding three seater oak sofa, 1968

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Oak sofa / daybed

Hans J. Wegner

Oak sofa / daybed

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A set of six Hans Wegner CH-23 teak dining chairs

Hans J. Wegner

A set of six Hans Wegner CH-23 teak dining chairs

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Desk organizer, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Desk organizer, 1950

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Rare Dolphin lounge chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Rare Dolphin lounge chair, 1950

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The Chairs, set of four, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, set of four, 1949

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The Chairs, set of four, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

The Chairs, set of four, 1949

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Lounge chairs model CH 25, pair, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

Lounge chairs model CH 25, pair, 1949

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Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Model AT-312...

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Teak Model AT-312...

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Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Upholstered Teak

Hans J. Wegner

Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Upholstered Teak

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Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Cord and Oak...

Hans J. Wegner

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Cord and Oak...

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Pair of Rare

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Rare "Sawback" Lounge Chairs, 1955

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Pair of Rare

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Rare "Sawback" Lounge Chairs, 1955

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951

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“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China chair” A walnut armchair, 1944

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