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 (14,601 results)

Valet Chair, Model JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet Chair, Model JH540, 1953

Sale Date: February 28, 2023

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Valet Chair, Model JH540, 1953

Hans J. Wegner

Valet Chair, Model JH540, 1953

Sale Date: February 28, 2023

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“Papa Bear” Wingback teak easy chair..., 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback teak easy chair..., 1951–1954

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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A pair of teak armchairs

Palle Suenson and Hans J. Wegner

A pair of teak armchairs

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“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs

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“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

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“AT 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

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“AP 29” An oak stool

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 29” An oak stool

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“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“China Chair” Mahogany armchair, 1944

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“GE 236” Freestanding three seater sofa , 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Freestanding three seater sofa , 1955

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“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

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“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Set of five..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Set of five..., 1949

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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“AT 40” Three nesting tables , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40” Three nesting tables , 1953

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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A pair of teak armchairs

Palle Suenson and Hans J. Wegner

A pair of teak armchairs

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 270” A pair of teak easy chairs

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“Papa Bear” Wingback teak easy chair..., 1951–1954

Hans J. Wegner

“Papa Bear” Wingback teak easy chair..., 1951–1954

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“AP 29” An oak stool

Hans J. Wegner

“AP 29” An oak stool

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“The Chair” Armchair , 1949

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“GE 236” Freestanding three seater sofa , 1955

Hans J. Wegner

“GE 236” Freestanding three seater sofa , 1955

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Set of five..., 1949

Hans J. Wegner

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair” Set of five..., 1949

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 40” Three nesting tables , 1953

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 40” Three nesting tables , 1953

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“AT 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

Hans J. Wegner

“AT 33” A solid oak sewing table , 1950

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Hans J. Wegner

“The China Chair” Armchair , 1944

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

Auction Closed

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