Hans Wegner
Danish furniture designer (1914-2007) · Denmark · On the map · Architects · Died at 92
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish furniture designer. His work, along with a concerted effort from several of his manufacturers, contributed to the international popularity of mid-century Danish design. His style is often described as Organic Functionality, a modernist school with emphasis on functionality.
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2007Died26 January 20071961Prince Eugen MedalAward1956Eckersberg MedalAward1951Lunning PrizeAward1914Born2 April 1914
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This school of thought arose primarily in Scandinavian countries with contributions by Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, and Arne Jacobsen.
Country
Denmark
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2007 · aged 92
