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)

“Mama bear” High backed easy chair , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Mama bear” High backed easy chair , 1954

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“J 16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“GE 260” A teak easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260” A teak easy chair

Sale Date: May 16, 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: May 16, 2023

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“GE 290” Easy chair and stool

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” Easy chair and stool

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“CH 30” A pair of chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30” A pair of chairs

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“GE 6” An oak daybed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 6” An oak daybed

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“Opala” Table lamp

Hans J. Wegner

“Opala” Table lamp

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“CH 30” A pair of chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 30” A pair of chairs

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“AT 305” A free-standing oak desk, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305” A free-standing oak desk, 1953

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“Ry 20” Tall sideboard

Hans J. Wegner

“Ry 20” Tall sideboard

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“GE 290” Easy chair and stool

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” Easy chair and stool

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“AP 18” A free-standing three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 18” A free-standing three seater sofa

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“Heart chair” A set of six three legged oak..., 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“Heart chair” A set of six three legged oak..., 1953

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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An oak wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

An oak wall unit

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“GE 6” An oak daybed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 6” An oak daybed

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“Mama bear” High backed easy chair , 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Mama bear” High backed easy chair , 1954

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“J 16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“J 16” A black-lacquered wood rocking chair, 1944

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 305” Free-standing teak desk

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305” Free-standing teak desk

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“PP 124” Rocking chair , 1984

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 124” Rocking chair , 1984

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“JH 513” A Brazilian rosewood armchair

Hans J. Wegner

“JH 513” A Brazilian rosewood armchair

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“GE 260” A teak easy chair

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 260” A teak easy chair

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“Opala” Table lamp

Hans J. Wegner

“Opala” Table lamp

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“AT 312” A dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 312” A dining table

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

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