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512 Chair

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner JH-512 Folding Chairs, Oak One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Black leather Ombra 512 lounge chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Italy
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
INGENUITY AND ELEGANCE Ombra lounge chair, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953 and relaunched
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

512 Ombra Lounge Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina 2004, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stavenisse, NL
inspiration that came to Perriand during the 1940s when she was living in Japan. The Ombra chairs were first
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chairs Attr. to Gio Ponti, Model 512
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
back chairs attributed to Gio Ponti, 1955 . Gio Ponti was known for working in the Modern Neoclassical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner folding chair of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Ombra Lounge Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 512 Ombra lounge chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina with chromed steel frames and
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Ombra Lounge Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 512 Ombra lounge chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina with chromed steel frames and
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20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Pair of Folding Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner pair folding chairs with hanging bracket of oak model JH-512, 1949. Executed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chairs by Isa Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Hi-back Lounge chairs or Wingback Armchairs by ISA
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Petite Friture Medium Hoff Armchair in White and Red by Morten & Jonas, 2015
By Morten & Jonas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
[512] Mounts: Red or black Year: 2015 Environment: Indoor Made in Europe Technical Specificities
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Blu Velvet Gio Ponti Bergere Wingback Armchairs by ISA, 1950
By Arredamenti ISA, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
. This model designed by Gio Ponti in the late 40s was manufactured by Cassina with number "512" and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Two 1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Mod. 512 by ISA Bergamo
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These Mid-Century Modern armchairs Mod. 512 designed in the style of Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo are
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Ebert Wels Rope Folding Chairs Set of Two
By Ebert Wels
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
very similar to the Hans J. Wegner model PP-512 chair: clear lines, functional yet comfortable. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs, # 512
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of armchairs, # 512 with high back in blue or grey silk by Gio Ponti, Italy, late 1940. Comes
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs, # 512
Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs, # 512
H 41 in W 28.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Armchairs, Model 512, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hollywood, FL
Model 512, 1940s, literature- gio ponto- ugo de la pietra with certificate from ponti archives
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Beech Folding Chairs in the Style of H. Wegner, Set of Two
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of folding chairs made in the 1950s, very similar to the 512 model chair from H. Wegner, but
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JH-512 Hans J Wegner Folding Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Antonio, TX
Stunning mid-century modern Hans J. Wegner iconic folding lounge chair, circa 1950s. The model 512
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Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in London, GB
One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
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see the influence of this design in Wegners JH 512 Chair.  
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original folding chair with frame in patinated oak. Seat and back in woven cane. Model JH 512
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JH 512 Folding Chair
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JH 512 in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 512 - Folding chair in patinated oak with original cane webbing. Marked. Designed 1949. Maker
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JH 512 in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
JH 512 in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hans Wegner Style Folding Chair in the manner of the original Model 512 manufactured by Johannes
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Hans Wegner style Folding Chair
Hans Wegner style Folding Chair
H 15 in W 24 in D 31 in
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By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner oak folding chair with seat and back of woven cane. Beautiful original condition
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Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 27.96 in
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Located in Vancouver, BC
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By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Model HJ-512
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Erich Dieckmann Armchair "Model 512, " circa 1931
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Hans J. Wegner, 1914-2007 "Denmark, ' Folding Chair
Hans J. Wegner, 1914-2007 "Denmark, ' Folding Chair
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H 30.32 in W 24.22 in D 28.35 in L 30.32 in
Pair of 1960s Wood and Rope Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
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Understated, Classic, solid and comfortable. This pair of 1960s folding chairs were influenced by
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Mahogany Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Vancouver, BC
series, this is the model P.J. 512. This mahogany chair has simple, angular lines and the cushions are
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Mahogany Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher
H 28 in W 27 in D 28 in
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512 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 512 chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and natural fiber, every 512 chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 512 chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 512 chair, designed in the mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and Gio Ponti each produced at least one beautiful 512 chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 512 Chair?

A 512 chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,027, while the lowest priced sells for $813 and the highest can go for as much as $31,555.

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