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.

Hans J. Wegner Artworks

Hans J. Wegner (14,609 results)
GE225 armchair, 'Flag Halyard', 1950

Hans J. Wegner

GE225 armchair, 'Flag Halyard', 1950

Sale Date: May 11, 2023

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Shell' lounge chair, 1963

Hans J. Wegner

Shell' lounge chair, 1963

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Pair of CH25 armchairs, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Pair of CH25 armchairs, 1950

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AP19 armchair, 'Papa Bear' model, 1951

Hans J. Wegner

AP19 armchair, 'Papa Bear' model, 1951

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New Pappa Bear Chair with matching footstool, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

New Pappa Bear Chair with matching footstool, 1969

Sale Date: May 17, 2023

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Dining Table AT 314

Hans J. Wegner

Dining Table AT 314

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New Pappa Bear Chair with matching footstool, 1969

Hans J. Wegner

New Pappa Bear Chair with matching footstool, 1969

Sale Date: May 17, 2023

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Dining Table AT 314

Hans J. Wegner

Dining Table AT 314

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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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“AP 32 S” Three-seated sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 32 S” Three-seated sofa

Sale Date: May 9, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951–1954

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“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair” A pair of anniversary armchairs

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“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

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“AT 19” A pair of square coffee tables

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 19” A pair of square coffee tables

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“GE 290A” and “GE 290S” A high-backed easy..., 1962

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290A” and “GE 290S” A high-backed easy..., 1962

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“Wishbone Chair” Set of five armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” Set of five armchairs, 1949

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“GE 290” Easy chair with oak frame, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” Easy chair with oak frame, 1953

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“GE 240” Stool with oak frame, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 240” Stool with oak frame, 1954

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“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290” A pair of easy chairs

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“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

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“CH 338” A solid oak oval dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 338” A solid oak oval dining table

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“The Cigar” Armchair of oak, 1954

Hans J. Wegner

“The Cigar” Armchair of oak, 1954

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“GE 236” Three seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three seater sofa

Sale Date: May 9, 2023

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