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JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair' folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair' folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner

JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair' folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair, in patinated oak with seat and back in partly original

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

Materials

Wicker, Oak

JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner
JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner

JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair in patinated oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

JH 512 - 'Fireplace chair', folding chair in patinated oak with seat and back in partly original

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

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Hans Wegner Model JH 512 Mid Century Oak Folding Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Model JH 512 Mid Century Oak Folding Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner Model JH 512 Mid Century Oak Folding Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Hans Wegner Model JH 512 Mid Century Oak Folding Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 28 wide

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Oak

Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen

Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

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

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

$33,667 / set

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

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 JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s

$14,776

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, c. 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in London, England

and iconic works. The model 512 chair was produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s

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 Hans Wegner and is in its original finish and cane seat and back. The chair has the...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Armchair Model JH 512 "The Fireplace Chair" In Patinated Oak By Hans J. Wegner
Armchair Model JH 512 "The Fireplace Chair" In Patinated Oak By Hans J. Wegner

Armchair Model JH 512 "The Fireplace Chair" In Patinated Oak By Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Wegner JH512 Fireplace Chair by Johannes Hansen in patinated oak with original cane and manufacturer’s stamp. Danish design 1950s. — Designer: Hans J. Wegner — Model: JH512 “Firepla...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949
Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for creating some of the most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen

$11,531

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in

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

Angel Pazmino Folding  Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Muebles de Estilo
Angel Pazmino Folding  Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Muebles de Estilo

Angel Pazmino Folding Cognac Leather Lounge Chair for Muebles de Estilo

By Muebles De Estilo

Located in Munich, Bavaria

this design in Wegners chair JH 512/ today PP512 . Cognac saddle leather and wood with Inca motive. The

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Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949

Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949

$19,415

H 30.52 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in

Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The folding easy chair model JH-512, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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JH 512 Folding Chair
JH 512 Folding Chair

JH 512 Folding Chair

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H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 30.32 in

JH 512 Folding Chair

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

JH 512 in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
JH 512 in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

JH 512 in Oak by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in

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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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

JH-512 Hans J Wegner Folding Lounge Chair
JH-512 Hans J Wegner Folding Lounge Chair

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

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949
Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949

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H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in

Hans Wegner JH-512 Oak Folding Chair, 1949

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in London, England

One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The model 512 chair was

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949
Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

Hans Wegner Pair of JH-512 Oak Folding Chairs, 1949

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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, England

One of Danish master Hans J. Wegner's most important and iconic works. The Model 512 chair was

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Folding Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Folding Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen

Folding Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen

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H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in

Folding Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Folding chair in oak and cane. Model: JH 512.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen

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H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 27.96 in

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Johannes Hansen

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

. Designed 1949, made and burn marked by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark, model JH-512.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Leather Folding Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo, 1960s
Leather Folding Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo, 1960s

Leather Folding Chairs by Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo, 1960s

By Muebles De Estilo

Located in Echt, NL

see the influence of this design in Wegners JH 512 Chair.  

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20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Model HJ-512
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Model HJ-512

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair, Model HJ-512

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Kastrup, DK

. Designed in 1949. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Model JH-512. The model was presented at The Copenhagen

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen
Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner Folding Chair for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

. Designed 1949, manufactured and burn marked by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark, model JH-512.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Angel Pazmino Folding Leather Lounge Chair for Muebles de Estilo
Angel Pazmino Folding Leather Lounge Chair for Muebles de Estilo

Angel Pazmino Folding Leather Lounge Chair for Muebles de Estilo

By Muebles De Estilo

Located in Munich, Bavaria

influence of this design in Wegners chair JH 512/ today PP512 . Cognac saddle leather and wood with Inca

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Poltroncine pieghevole in corda stile Hans Wegner
Poltroncine pieghevole in corda stile Hans Wegner

Poltroncine pieghevole in corda stile Hans Wegner

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H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 26.38 in

Poltroncine pieghevole in corda stile Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Napoli, NA

Coppia di poltrone restaurate in perfetto stato Attribuite a modello JH 512, disegnata da Hans J

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

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Pair of 1960s Wood and Rope Folding Chairs
Pair of 1960s Wood and Rope Folding Chairs

Pair of 1960s Wood and Rope Folding Chairs

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H 30 in W 23.75 in D 30 in

Pair of 1960s Wood and Rope Folding Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the 1949 Hans J. Wegner Johannes Hansen model JH-512. what we like about this edition is that they're

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

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Jh 512 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic jh 512 available at 1stDibs. A jh 512 — often made from oak, wood and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the jh 512 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A jh 512 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Jh 512?

Prices for a jh 512 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $6,400 and can go as high as $28,247, while the average can fetch as much as $10,234.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.

Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.

In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.

Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.  

Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.

Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.

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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.