Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“JH 512”. A patinated oak folding chair, seat and back with woven cane. Model JH 512. Designed 1949. Made and marked by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
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.
Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, p. 110.
Patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Cane with few defects. Older repair at the back lower in one side. Stretcher under the seat with older repair.