Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007) “The chair”. An...
Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“The chair”. An oak armchair with woven cane in seat and back. Model JH 501. Designed 1949. Made and stamped by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
“The Chair” was first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers' 23th Guild Exhibition at The Danish Museum of Art & Design, 30th September-16th October 1949, in version with woven cane in seat and back, the year after this version with upholstered seat. “The Chair” was used by John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon at the legendary televised debates during the presidential election in 1960.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 3, p. 98–101 and p. 140–142.
Literature: Christian Holmsted Olesen: “Wegner-bare en god stol”, pp. 129–135.
Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 108–109.
Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 44–45.
Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 145.
Condition Report:Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches, primarily shoe marks on the legs. Cane in good condition.
Category:Modern Furniture
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Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“The chair”. An oak armchair with woven cane in seat and back. Model JH 501. Designed 1949. Made and stamped by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
“The Chair” was first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers' 23th Guild Exhibition at The Danish Museum of Art & Design, 30th September-16th October 1949, in version with woven cane in seat and back, the year after this version with upholstered seat. “The Chair” was used by John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon at the legendary televised debates during the presidential election in 1960.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 3, p. 98–101 and p. 140–142.
Literature: Christian Holmsted Olesen: “Wegner-bare en god stol”, pp. 129–135.
Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 108–109.
Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 44–45.
Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 145.
Condition Report:Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches, primarily shoe marks on the legs. Cane in good condition.
Category:Modern Furniture
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