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Hans Wegner JH-501 Chair, Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner JH-501 "The Chair", 1949. Wegner's most iconic design. This example with teak
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Hans Wegner JH-501 Chair, Teak
Hans Wegner JH-501 Chair, Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane Jh-501 Chair Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the most well known piece of Scandinavian furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Original Danish JH-501 Chairs by Johannes Hansen for Knoll, Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the most well known piece of Scandinavian furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in
Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A high back lounge chair blends timeless elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the chair as seen in the first picture. The seat is available in many
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
By AM Mobler
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
. This set of six newly rewoven and restored dining chairs made by AM Mobler in the 1960s is the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak, Bentwood

Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
Am Moller 501 Dining Chairs, 'Set of 6'
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Erik Gunnar Asplund set of six "501 Göteborg" chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1983
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Skokie, IL
Erik Gunnar Asplund set of six "501 Göteborg" chairs for Cassina, Italy, circa 1983 The Göteborg
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Hans Wegner JH-501 Dining Chair, Set of Ten
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of ten matching Model JH-501 round dining chairs with cane seats, designed by Hans J. Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Erik Gunnar Asplund set of six "501 Göteborg" Dining chairs for Cassina Italy
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Göteborg chair is Erik Gunnar Asplund’s poetic interpretation of Rationalist ideas. The chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Postmodern Vintage Chairs in Style of Cassina 501 Göteborg Chairs Cassina, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of 4 'Modres' vintage postmodern chairs, designed by Mladen Oresic and produced by TMN Jadran
Category

Vintage 1980s Croatian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Göran Malmvall "501" Pine Dining Chairs for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
traditional Swedish craftsmanship. The design of these chairs relays an insight about the society and culture
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Garden Dining Chair Segesta 501 by Alfredo Haberli for Alias, Italy 2002
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Alias
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Postmodern Garden Dining Chairs, model Segesta 501 designed by
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four '501' Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Famous model 501 teak lounge chair, also known as the 'Japan' chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak and Cane JH-501 Armchair by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic example of Hans Wegner's iconic "The Chair" JH-501 for Johannes Hansen. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Amazing pair of Hans Wegner Round Chairs PP 501 in ‘Special Request’ white pigment lacquer finish
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane

Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
Hans Wegner White Round Chairs
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this chair is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chair, 1960s
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional JH 501 armchair. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "the Chair" Oak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen lounge chairs in solid teak. New upholstered with brandy coloured aniline
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early pair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Pair Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Danish Papercord side Chair by Am Mobler
Located in Charleston, SC
Single Danish paper cord chairs by AM Mobler design number 501,made in Teak with rosewood dowels
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Danish Papercord side Chair by Am Mobler
Danish Papercord side Chair by Am Mobler
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.25 in
Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of JH-501 teak arm chairs with cane seats. This is an especially beautiiful and early
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
Set of 5 Early Hans Wegner Round Chairs
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Hans Wegner Cane Dining Chair
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four matching Model JH 501 dining chairs with cane seats, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Cane Dining Chair
Hans Wegner Cane Dining Chair
H 30 in W 25 in D 18 in
Japan Easy Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg, Denmark, 1950's
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Five Japan easy chairs or model 501 designed in 1950's by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbler
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Famous model 501 teak lounge chair, also known as the 'Japan' chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
of his earlier 501 armchair and completes a set with its later, larger cousin the Bull Horn chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan, Rosewood

Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-505 Cow Horn Chair, Oak
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs by Carlo Ratti in Bended Wood and Metal, Italy, 1954
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We fully restored this set by adding new small pieces of veneer (where needed) to all the chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair Produced by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Cane

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Alias 501 Segesta Sledge Chair in White & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 501 Segesta Sledge Chair in White and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli Stacking
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 501 Segesta Sledge Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 501 Segesta Sledge Chair in White Lacquered Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli Stacking chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Round Gispen Metal Industrial Side Table, Model 501/3601, Dutch Design 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early Dutch industrial design by Gipsen, the Netherlands. This model 501/3601 side or coffee table
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of six (6) Hans Wegner JH-501 classic chairs. Teak and cane. Restored and recaned.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Carlo Ratti Dining Table in Wood and Metal, Italy, 1960's
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
501 that has been repaired numerous times. Hours of restoration have gone into these chairs but the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) The chair, model JH 501 Chair in teak and woven cane seat. Designed
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 76 in W 64 in D 46 in
Hans Wegner "The Chair" Hans Model JH 501
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen
Located in Chicago, IL
One Hans Wegner chair model # JH 501 in oak. Vintage circa 1949. Newly re-caned by premiere
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner "The Chair" Hans Model JH 501
Hans Wegner "The Chair" Hans Model JH 501
H 30.25 in W 24.25 in D 19.25 in
Hans Wegner "The Chair" Hans Model JH 501
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Andersen
Located in Chicago, IL
This is the Hans Wegner model #JH-501 known as "The Chair." It’s made of oak and looks to be circa
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner "The Chair" Hans Model JH 501
Hans Wegner "The Chair" Hans Model JH 501
H 30.25 in W 24.25 in D 19.25 in
Hans J. Wegner, the Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Naestved, DK
A set of six armchairs, model JH 501, "The Chair" with a frame in mahogany and seats in black
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner, the Chair
Hans J. Wegner, the Chair
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Teak Danish Armchairs, 1950s, Similar to H. Wegner, Jh 501, Round Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
skilled furniture maker. The pair of chairs are very close to Hans Wegners iconic model "HJ-501" designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, The Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Naestved, DK
A set of six armchairs, model JH 501, "The Chair" with oak frame and seats upholstered in new
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner, The Chair
Hans J. Wegner, The Chair
H 24.02 in W 18.9 in D 29.53 in
Hans J. Wegner the Chair Oak and Cane
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner The chair Oak armchair. Seat with woven cane. Model JH 501 Manufactured and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Danish Modern JH 501 Chairs
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern pair of iconic model JH 501 chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of Eight AM Mobler Model 501 Chairs Vintage Danish Teak and Paper Cord
By AM Mobler
Located in London, GB
Stunning set of eight, model 501, dining chairs by Danish manufacturer A.M. Mobler. Produced in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Hans Wegner 501 'The Chair"
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
‘The Chair’ model 501 designed by Hans Wegner for master cabinet maker Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Wegner 501 'The Chair"
Hans Wegner 501 'The Chair"
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Relaunched in 1983. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

JH 501 - 'The Chair' in teak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 501 - 'The Chair' in solid teak with a newer seat in braided cane. Manufactered by Johannes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

JH 501 - 'The Chair' in teak by Hans J. Wegner
JH 501 - 'The Chair' in teak by Hans J. Wegner
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
"GE-501" Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs, model "GE-501" designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by GETAMA
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

"GE-501" Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner
"GE-501" Lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.88 in W 31.11 in D 26.78 in
Hans J. Wegner, "the Chair" Model JH 501, 1949, Teak Dining Chair with Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hamburg, HH
"The Chair" JH 501 by Hans J. Wegner. Teak frame and reed seat. Designed in 1949, produced by
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Reed

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501 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 501 chair for your home. A 501 chair — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 49 variations of the antique or vintage 501 chair you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 501 chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 501 chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen each produced at least one beautiful 501 chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 501 Chair?

Prices for a 501 chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,530.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.