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The JH 550 Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1947

$9,000
£6,810.68
€7,854.85
CA$12,567.88
A$14,080.08
CHF 7,328.67
MX$171,468.45
NOK 93,357.48
SEK 87,916.40
DKK 58,635.44
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About the Item

A JH 550 “Peacock” lounge chair with rare ash arms on original woven papercord seat. Cushion separate.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1947
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sagaponack, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU890342756972

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