Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Cowhorn chair”. Patinated oak chair. Seat upholstered with patinated natural leather. Model JH 505. Designed 1952. Made 1950–1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, marked with metal tag.
Model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1952. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, 1987, vol. 3, ill. pp. 212–213.
Force of Nature – Georg Jensen and Axel Salto, design, 19 September 2024