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)

Nightstands model 430, pair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

Nightstands model 430, pair, 1960

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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Rare daybed, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Rare daybed, 1950

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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Papa Bear chair, 1950

Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear chair, 1950

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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Lady's writing desk, model RY 32, 1955

Hans J. Wegner

Lady's writing desk, model RY 32, 1955

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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Danish Modern Teak Dining Table, by Wegner, 1965

Hans J. Wegner

Danish Modern Teak Dining Table, by Wegner, 1965

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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“CH 008” A circular black lacquered coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 008” A circular black lacquered coffee table

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“GE 705” A teak double bed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705” A teak double bed

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“Wingchair” Easy chair, 1960

Hans J. Wegner

“Wingchair” Easy chair, 1960

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“AP 62” Free-standing three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62” Free-standing three-seater sofa

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“AP 62” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62” A pair of easy chairs

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“GE 236” Three seater oak sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three seater oak sofa

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“Wishbone Chair” A pair of oak armchairs, 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” A pair of oak armchairs, 1949

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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Oak wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

Oak wall unit

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“Wishbone Chair” Set of four armchairs with..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Wishbone Chair” Set of four armchairs with..., 1949

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“Sawbench Chair” A set of six patinated oak..., 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbench Chair” A set of six patinated oak..., 1952

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“CH 44” A pair of white-lacquered beech..., 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 44” A pair of white-lacquered beech..., 1965

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“GE 705” A teak double bed

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 705” A teak double bed

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

“GE 236” Three seater oak sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Three seater oak sofa

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

“AP 62” Free-standing three-seater sofa

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62” Free-standing three-seater sofa

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

Oak wall unit

Hans J. Wegner

Oak wall unit

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

“CH 008” A circular black lacquered coffee table

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 008” A circular black lacquered coffee table

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

“AP 62” A pair of easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 62” A pair of easy chairs

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

“CH 44” A pair of white-lacquered beech..., 1965

Hans J. Wegner

“CH 44” A pair of white-lacquered beech..., 1965

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

“Sawbench Chair” A set of six patinated oak..., 1952

Hans J. Wegner

“Sawbench Chair” A set of six patinated oak..., 1952

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

Auction Closed

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