Hans J. Wegner

HANS J. WEGNER

Hans J. Wegner is a milestone in Danish design history, and was one of the few Danish designers who successfully put Danish design on the world map. He was referred to as one of the few designers to master the skill of the chair, and over his lifetime he designed nearly 500 chairs, all of which in varying degrees changed the character of Danish furniture design.

Wegner was not only part of the golden age of Danish design, but was, along with other iconic designers such as Arne Jacoben, Børge Mogensen and Finn Juhl, a pioneer of Danish furniture architecture. Wegner's character permeates the entire Danish furniture industry, and today it is possible to find a Wegner design in every corner of the world map.