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Hans Wegner "the Chair" Early Version Teak and Cane JH-501 Chair Johannes Hansen

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Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the most well known piece of Scandinavian furniture. This early production JH501 chair (with cane wrapped back) retains its original finish and cane back and has the requisite burned in manufacturer's logo/ stamps ("Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark"). The chair is in very good to excellent vintage condition (the solid teak, hand oiled frame is pristine and structurally sound. Cane seat, which based on markings on the underside appears to have been re-caned in 1966 has some light wear consistent with age and use. Please see photos. For an additional fee, seat can be re-caned if buyer so chooses). Signed/marked on the base. A truly breathtaking work that would clearly stand out in any setting midcentury or otherwise. Early versions of this chair in this or any condition are rare and scarce. Dimensions: 30" high, 25" wide, 21" deep (seat 18").
  • Creator:
    Hans J. Wegner (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with minor wear (light scuffing to the base of legs, mild discoloration to a small area on the back of cane seat and some cane loosening at edges which can be easily remedied). Overall solid for a piece of this age.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254314718712

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