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.

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Furniture

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Erik Gunnar Asplund, Charles and Ray Eames, Walter Gropius, Johannes Hansen, Johannes Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

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

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“The Cigar” A free-standing three seater..., 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” A free-standing three seater..., 1954

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“Wishbone Chair” A set of six armchairs

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“Wishbone Chair” A set of six armchairs

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“GE 7” Daybed of teak

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“GE 7” Daybed of teak

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A "Papa Bear" easy chair and ottoman, 1950–1969

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Table mod. AT304 , 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Table mod. AT304 , 1955

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Bureau mod. JH8110, 1965

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Bureau mod. JH8110, 1965

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Chaise mod. JH540 dite « Valet chair » , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Chaise mod. JH540 dite « Valet chair » , 1953

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Table mod. AT304, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Table mod. AT304, 1955

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Table mod. AT304 , 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Table mod. AT304 , 1955

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Bureau mod. JH8110, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Bureau mod. JH8110, 1965

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Banquette convertible mod. GE 259, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Banquette convertible mod. GE 259, 1960

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Banquette convertible mod. GE 259, 1960

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Banquette convertible mod. GE 259, 1960

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Table mod. JH586 dite

Hans J. Wegner

Table mod. JH586 dite "Fruitbowl", 1958

Sale Date: May 17, 2023

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Table mod. JH586 dite

Hans J. Wegner

Table mod. JH586 dite "Fruitbowl", 1958

Sale Date: May 17, 2023

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CH 825, sideboard, Carl Hansen, Danmark, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

CH 825, sideboard, Carl Hansen, Danmark, 1969

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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Set of ten chairs, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Set of ten chairs, 1955

Sale Date: May 11, 2023

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AP19 'Papa Bear' armchair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

AP19 'Papa Bear' armchair, 1951

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AT325 desk, 1961

Hans J. Wegner

AT325 desk, 1961

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Wardrobe, 1942

Hans J. Wegner

Wardrobe, 1942

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Chaise longue model JH524, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

Chaise longue model JH524, 1958

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Set of eight JH701 chairs, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Set of eight JH701 chairs, 1965

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JH170 table, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

JH170 table, 1955

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Pair of CH-27 armchairs, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of CH-27 armchairs, 1951

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CH22 armchair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

CH22 armchair, 1950

Sale Date: May 11, 2023

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