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)

“W2” Set of six oak dining chairs, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W2” Set of six oak dining chairs, 1953

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

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“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

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“PP 201” Set of eight armchairs , 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 201” Set of eight armchairs , 1969

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“AP 32 S” Three-seated sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 32 S” Three-seated sofa

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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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“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Easy chair , 1951–1954

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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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“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

Hans J. Wegner

“RY 25” A Brazilian rosewood sideboard, 1958

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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

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“W2” Set of six oak dining chairs, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“W2” Set of six oak dining chairs, 1953

Sale Date: May 9, 2023

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“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 290/3” Three-seater sofa

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

Hans J. Wegner

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

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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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“Wishbone Chair” Set of five armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” Set of five armchairs, 1949

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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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“CH 338” A solid oak oval dining table

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 338” A solid oak oval dining table

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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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“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” A pair of cherrywood armchairs, 1944

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“PP 201” Set of eight armchairs , 1969

Hans J. Wegner

“PP 201” Set of eight armchairs , 1969

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Stolar, sex stycken

Hans J. Wegner

Stolar, sex stycken

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Skåp

Hans J. Wegner

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