Model JH 501 dining chairs with cane seats, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. These iconic chairs, best known as "The Chair," are crafted from oak, featuring a curvilinear frame that elegantly supports a finely woven cane seat. The chairs are in good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and are marked on the underside with the manufacturer's stamp. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Literature: Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: Just One Good Chair, Hatje Cantz, 2014, p. 54; Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, Chronicle Books, 1996, p. 88.
Designer: Hans J. Wegner
Model Number: JH 501
Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1950s
Dimensions: 30" H x 25" W x 18" D
Seat Height: 17" H
Model JH 501 dining chairs with cane seats, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. These iconic chairs, best known as "The Chair," are crafted from oak, featuring a curvilinear frame that elegantly supports a finely woven cane seat. The chairs are in good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and are marked on the underside with the manufacturer's stamp. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Literature: Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: Just One Good Chair, Hatje Cantz, 2014, p. 54; Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, Chronicle Books, 1996, p. 88.
Designer: Hans J. Wegner
Model Number: JH 501
Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1950s
Dimensions: 30" H x 25" W x 18" D
Seat Height: 17" H