Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“The Chair”. Armchair of teak. Seat upholstered with natural leather. Model JH 503. Designed 1949. Made and marked by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1949.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 3, pp. 98–101 and p. 140–142.
Wear due to age and use, including scratches, marks and notches. Minor repair and some wood filler in back. Ink marks. Leather with stains, dirt and blotches. Ink writing on inside of rail.