Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“JH 512”. A pair of patinated oak folding chairs. Seat and back with woven cane. Original fittings for wall mounting are included. Designed 1949. These examples made 1970s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, with maker's stamp. (4)
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 23th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1949. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]. “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 3, pp. 98–99. Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, p. 110.
Condition report available on request.