Hans J. Wegner

Born 2 April 1914, Tønsberg, Denmark.
Hans Wegner "The Chair" JH501 Johannes Hansen

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Hans J. Wegner

Born 1914,Tønder, Denmark

Supporting modernism, craftsmanship, Nordic functionality with the unexpected influence of Chinese furniture, Hans J. Wegner designed more than 500 chairs during his lifetime, including: the Peacock Chair (1947); The Wishbone Chair (1949); The Round Chair (1949). He has also created remarkable tables (mainly by Andreas Tuck), desks, enfilades, storage furniture, etc.

Hans J. Wegner’s furniture is part of the permanent collections of the most respected international museums. He also won several awards such as the Grand Prix de la Triennale de Milan in 1950, the Lunning Prize in 1951, the Eckersberg Medal in 1955 and the 8th International Design Award in 1997.

AT327 dining table Design 1962
AT303 Dining Table Design 1955
Wegner CH29 Sawbuck