Hans Wegner, 1914 - 2007

Hans Wegner, 1914 - 2007

Hans J. Wegner was born in Tønder, the son of a shoemaker. At the age of 17 he was apprenticed to a carpenter (H. F. Stahlberg) and it was at this time that he developed his first design. At the age of 20 he moved to Copenhagen to study at the institution now known as The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Design.

He studied there from 1936-1938, before studying further to become an architect.  In 1940 Wegner initiated a joint project with Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller in Aarhus, which involved fitting out Aarhus' town hall. It was also in 1940 that Wegner began to work with Master Carpenter Johannes Hansen, a man who played a significant role in bringing modern design to the Danish public.

Hans J. Wegner opened his own design studio in 1943, and in 1944 he designed his first "China Chair" in a series inspired by the Chinese Emperor's thrones.

One of the chairs in this series is what is probably Wegner's most famous work "The Wishbone Chair," which he designed in 1949, and which Carl Hansen & Søn has manufactured since 1950.   With this chair and others, Hans Wegner was one of the primary forces behind the Danish Modern movement which did much to change people's view of furniture in the 1950s and 60s. His designs retain significant relevance for us today.

Hans Wegner was a master carpenter first and a designer second. He is well known for his perfectly finished joints and exquisite forms. Wegner always showed a deep respect for the wood and its character, and an everlasting curiosity about good materials. He gave minimalism an organic and natural softness. For these and many other reasons, Wegner is considered "the master chair-maker.” He designed more than 500 chairs during the course of his life.

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Wegner Wishbone Chair Oak with Natural Papercord CH24 Wegner Wishbone Chair Ash with Natural Papercord CH24
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH24 Wishbone Chair | Natural Wood | Natural Papercord
Sale price$718.25 Regular price$845.00
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Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil with SIF 95 Leather Carl Hansen and Son Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair in Oak Oil with SIF 95 Leather Side Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH20 Elbow Chair
Sale price$854.25 Regular price$1,005.00
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Wegner CH33 Chair Walnut Oak Front Carl Hansen and Son Wegner CH33 Chair Walnut Oak Back Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH33T Chair | All Wood
Sale price$888.25 Regular price$1,045.00
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Wegner CH33 Chair Oak Frame Black Leather Seat Front Carl Hansen & Son Wegner CH33 Chair Oak Frame Black Leather Seat Back Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH33P Chair | Upholstered Seat
Sale price$674.90 Regular price$794.00
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Carl Hansen Hans Wegner CH26 Dining Chair Oak White Oil Natural PapercordCH26 Oak White Oil
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen Wegner CH26 Dining Chair
Sale price$1,474.75 Regular price$1,735.00
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Hans Wegner CH29 Sawbuck Dining ChairHans Wegner CH29 Sawbuck Dining Chair Side
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen Wegner CH29 Sawbuck Chair
Sale price$1,095.65 Regular price$1,289.00
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Wegner CH47 chair oak front Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH47 chair oak side Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH47 Dining Chair
Sale price$1,118.60 Regular price$1,316.00
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Wegner CH46 Chair Oak Front Carl Hansen and SonWegner CH46 Chair Oak Side Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH46 Armchair
Sale price$1,336.20 Regular price$1,572.00
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Hans Wegner Shaker Dining Chair CH36 Front Carl Hansen & Son Wegner CH36 Black Oak with Natural Papercord Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Shaker Dining Chair CH36
Sale price$795.60 Regular price$936.00
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Hans Wegner CH37 Dining Chair Hans Wegner CH37 Shaker Armchair Back Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Shaker Dining Armchair CH37
Sale price$938.40 Regular price$1,104.00
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Wegner CH56 Barstool and CH58 Counterstool in Thor 310 Leather Wegner Barstools in Situ Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Bar Stool CH56 | CH58
Sale price$1,156.00 Regular price$1,360.00
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Wegner Shell Chair CH07 Walnut with Canvas 994 Carl Hansen and Son Hans Wegner Shell Chair CH07 Walnut Oil with Canvas 994 Side Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH07 Shell Chair
Sale price$3,051.50 Regular price$3,590.00
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Wegner CH25 Chair Oak Oil Carl Hansen and SonWegner CH25 Chair Oak Oil Side Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner CH25 Lounge Chair
Sale price$3,680.50 Regular price$4,330.00
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Wegner CH28 Sawhorse Chair Walnut and Oak Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH28 Sawhorse Chair Walnut and Oak Side Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen CH28 Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner
Sale price$4,504.15 Regular price$5,299.00
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Wegner CH22 Lounge Chair in Walnut by Carl Hansen and SonWegner CH22 Lounge Chair in Oak by Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen Wegner CH22 Lounge Chair
Sale price$3,366.00 Regular price$3,960.00
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Hans Wegner CH44 Chair Ladderback Oak Natural Paper CordHans Wegner CH44 Chair Profile Oak Natural Paper Cord
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Ladderback Lounge Chair CH44
Sale price$2,154.75 Regular price$2,535.00
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Wegner CH445 Wing Chair in Kvadrat Rime 781 Wegner CH445 in Kvadrat Rime 781 Front
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH445 Modern Wing Chair
Sale price$5,914.30 Regular price$6,958.00
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Hans Wegner Oculus Chair CH468 Carl Hansen & Son Light Grey Fiord 151 Angled Hans Wegner Oculus Chair CH468 Carl Hansen & Son Light Grey Fiord 151
Carl Hansen & SonWegner Oculus Chair CH468
Sale price$5,495.25 Regular price$8,780.00
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Wegner CH401 Kastrup Airport Chair Wegner CH401 Kastrup Airport Chair
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH401 Kastrup Airport Chair
Sale price$2,603.55 Regular price$3,063.00
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Wegner FootstoolHans Wegner Footstool CH53
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen CH53 Footstool by Hans Wegner
Sale price$569.50 Regular price$670.00
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CH446 Footrest in Kvadrat Balder 3310 Fabric by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Wegner CH446 in Kvadrat Rime 541
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH446 Ottoman
Sale price$1,840.25 Regular price$2,735.00
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Hans Wegner CH008 Coffee Table in Walnut Carl Hansen and Son Walnut CH008 Coffee Table by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen CH008 Coffee Table by Hans Wegner
Sale price$2,103.75 Regular price$2,475.00
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Wegner CH011 Coffee Table Front Oak Soap Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH011 Coffee Table Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Rectangular Coffee Table CH011
Sale price$2,325.60 Regular price$2,736.00
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Wegner Tray Table Smoked Oak Carl Hansen & SonWegner Tray Table Smoked Oak Detail Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Tray Table
Sale price$1,091.40 Regular price$1,284.00
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Wegner Side Table Oak and Stainless Steel Carl Hansen & Son Wegner Side Table Front View Oak and Stainless Steel Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner CH415 Side Table
Sale price$1,317.50 Regular price$1,550.00
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CH106Wegner CH106 Glass and Stainless Steel Coffee Table Front Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner Glass Coffee Table | CH106 | CH108
Sale price$2,986.90 Regular price$3,514.00
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Wegner CH337 Dining Table Angled Front Carl Hansen & Son Wegner CH337 Dining Table Front Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen Wegner CH337 Dining Table
Sale price$3,183.25 Regular price$3,745.00
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Hans Wegner CH006 Drop-leaf Dining Table for Carl Hansen & SønHans Wegner CH006 Drop-leaf Dining Table for Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen Wegner CH006 Drop-leaf Dining Table
Sale price$3,468.00 Regular price$4,080.00
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Carl Hansen Wegner CH388 Dining Table Oak Oil Front Carl Hansen Wegner CH388 Dining Table Oak Oil
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Dining Table CH388
Sale price$3,973.75 Regular price$4,675.00
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Hans Wegner CH334 Dining Table Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner CH334 Dining Table Sawbuck Chair Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner CH334 Dining Table
Sale price$4,688.60 Regular price$5,516.00
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Hans Wegner CH322 Dining Table Front View Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner CH322 Dining Table Front View Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Dining Table CH322
Sale price$5,044.75 Regular price$5,935.00
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Hans Wegner CH318 Dining Table Oak Carl Hansen and Son Wegner CH318 Dining Table Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH318 Dining Table
Sale price$5,090.65 Regular price$5,989.00
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Wegner CH110 Desk in Oak with Stainless Steel Base by Carl Hansen and Son Wegner CH110 Desk Walnut and Stainless Steel by Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH110 Desk
Sale price$16,568.20 Regular price$19,492.00
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Carl Hansen Wegner CH825 Sideboard Oak Oil with Stainless Steel Legs Carl Hansen Wegner CH825 Sideboard Oak Oil with Stainless Steel Legs Angled
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner CH825 Credenza
Sale price$11,028.75 Regular price$12,975.00
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Carl Hansen CH338 Dining Table Walnut Carl Hansen CH338 Dining Table Oak Oil
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH338 Oval Dining Table
Sale price$4,403.00 Regular price$5,180.00
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Hans Wegner CH111 Office Chair Black Leather Stainless Steel Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner CH111 Office Chair Black Leather Stainless Steel Angled Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Stainless Steel Executive Arm Chair CH111
Sale price$5,183.30 Regular price$6,098.00
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Wegner CH101 Black Leather Club Chair Front Carl Hansen & Son Wegner CH101 Black Leather Club Chair Front Angled Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Club Chair CH101
Sale price$7,028.65 Regular price$8,269.00
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Hans Wegner CH162 Loveseat Oak with Kvadrat Divina Fabric by Carl Hansen & Søn Hans Wegner CH162 Oak Loveseat with Kvadrat Divina Fabric by Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner CH162 Loveseat
Sale price$947.75 Regular price$1,115.00
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Hans Wegner CH163 Sofa by Carl Hansen & Son Wegner CH163 Sofa Back Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Sofa CH163
Sale price$8,425.20 Regular price$9,912.00
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CH102 Sofa Black Leather Front Carl Hansen & Son CH102 Sofa Black Leather Front  Angled Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner Two Seat Sofa CH102
Sale price$10,561.25 Regular price$12,425.00
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Hans Wegner CH103 Sofa Black Leather Front Carl Hansen & Son Carl Hansen Wegner CH103 Sofa Loke 7748 Leather with Stainless Steel Frame
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen CH103 Sofa by Hans Wegner
Sale price$13,629.75 Regular price$16,035.00
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Hans Wegner CH104 Black Leather Sofa Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner CH104 Black Leather Sofa in Room with Coffee Table Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen Hans Wegner CH104 Sofa
Sale price$20,174.75 Regular price$23,735.00
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Wegner CH339 Dining Table Carl Hansen and SonWegner CH339 Dining Table Front Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH339 Dining Table
Sale price$4,925.75 Regular price$5,795.00
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Frit Hansen China Chair by Hans Wegner in Natural Cherry with Walnut Leather Seat CushionFritz Hansen Hans Wegner China Chair Black with Black Leather Seat Cushion
Fritz HansenFritz Hansen Hans Wegner China Chair
Sale price$8,073.60 Regular price$10,092.00
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Wegner CH410 Peter's Chair by Carl Hansen and SonHans Wegner CH410 and CH411 Peter's Chair and Table by Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner CH410 Peter's Chair
Sale price$556.75 Regular price$655.00
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Wegner CH411 Peter's Table by Carl Hansen & SønHans Wegner CH410 and CH411 Peter's Chair and Table for Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & SonHans Wegner CH411 Peter's Table
Sale price$663.00 Regular price$780.00
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Carl Hansen Wegner CH23 Dining Chair Oak Oil Natural PapercordCH23 Oak Oil
Carl Hansen & SonCarl Hansen Wegner CH23 Dining Chair
Sale price$871.25 Regular price$1,025.00
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Carl Hansen CH24 Wegner Wishbone Chair Oak Oil with Black Papercord Seat Oak Oil
Carl Hansen & SonCH24 Wegner Wishbone Chair | Black Papercord
Sale price$658.75 Regular price$775.00
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Wegner CH71 Chair Carl Hansen and Son Hans Wegner CH71 Chair Profile Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH71 Lounge Chair
Sale price$2,861.95 Regular price$3,367.00
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Hans Wegner CH72 Sofa Carl Hansen and Son CH72 Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son
Carl Hansen & SonWegner CH72 Sofa
Sale price$4,059.60 Regular price$4,776.00
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