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Hans Wegner Model JH-501 Round Chair with New Cane Seat in Teak (9 Available)

Creator: Hans Wegner
Offered by: Hobbs Modern

Description
These chairs are the Price is per chair. *
There are only a pair available.
This chair has been completely restored and refinished with a new cane seat and is excellent vintage condition. It looks like it would have looked, brand new in 1950.*

Hans Wegner's Round Chair is a timeless and iconic piece of furniture design. Designed in 1949 by Danish designer Hans Wegner, the Round Chair is a classic example of Danish modernism, with its clean lines and organic shapes. The chair is renowned for its comfort, and elegance.

The seat and backrest are made from a single piece of teak, which is expertly carved and contoured to provide maximum comfort and support. The backrest is curved, which cradles the user's back, while the arms are slightly sloped, providing a comfortable and natural seating position.

“I wanted to make something that could only be made by us... somethingtypically Danish.”- Hans Wegner

Wegner was one of the first to employ ergonomics in his designs. His Round Chair is known as “ The Chair” and is often referred to as the most beautiful chair in the world. Crescent-shaped arms made from a single piece of teak, beautiful mortise-and-tension joints, and a continuous semicircle of wood.
This is minimalism perfectly expressed.

“A chair,” according to Danish designer Hans Wegner, “is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all angles.” This principle guided Wegner in the design of every one of the 500 chairs he developed during his lifetime—100 of which were ultimately put into production. But of all these, just one, his 1949 Round Chair, went on to earn the internationally recognized nickname of “The Chair,” an honor shared by no other design before or since.

We have completely restored and re-caned these iconic chairs to excellent vintage condition. All the chairs have their original burn marks indicating they where made in Johannes Hansen factory in Denmark.

Let me know if you would like to see these chairs in person or online on a video chat. I am always happy to show you or anser any questions.

9 chairs Model JH-501 available in new cane

*Each chair has been completely restored and refinished with a new cane seat and is in excellent vintage condition. Every chair retains in original burn marks. We guarantee the authenticity of each chair*

Dimensions: H 30 in. x W 24 in. x D 18.5 in.

If you want to see it or have any questions, text Nicole (619) 300-3551

About the Designer:

Hans Wegner's Round Chair is a timeless and iconic piece of furniture design. Designed in 1949 by Danish designer Hans Wegner, the Round Chair is a classic example of Danish modernism, with its clean lines and organic shapes. The chair is renowned for its comfort, and elegance.

The backrest is made from a single piece of teak, which is expertly carved and contoured to provide maximum comfort and support. The backrest is curved, which cradles the user's back, while the arms are slightly sloped, providing a comfortable and natural seating position.

“I wanted to make something that could only be made by us... something typically Danish.”- Hans Wegner

Wegner was one of the first to employ ergonomics in his designs. His Round Chair is known as “ The Chair” and is often referred to as the most beautiful chair in the world. Crescent-shaped arms made from a single piece of teak, beautiful mortise-and-tension joints, and a continuous semicircle of wood. Minimalism perfectly expressed.

“A chair,” according to Danish designer Hans Wegner, “is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all angles.” This principle guided Wegner in the design of every one of the 500 chairs he developed during his lifetime—100 of which were ultimately put into production. But of all these, just one, his 1949 Round Chair, went on to earn the internationally recognized nickname of “The Chair,” an honor shared by no other design before or since.

We have completely restored and re-caned these iconic chairs to excellent vintage condition. All the chairs have their original burn marks indicating they where made in Johannes Hansen factory in Denmark.

These chairs where famously used in John F. Kennedy and Richard Nxon first televised Presidential debate in 1960. Kennedy choose the chair because he could both look stately in it and relax.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Teak, Cane
Condition:	Good. *Each chair has been completely restored and refinished with a new cane seat and is in excellent vintage condition.
Creation Date:	1949
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	652126

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	30 in;	D.	18.5 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	76.2 cm;	D.	46.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

FURNITURE SHOULD BE FUNCTIONAL ART, YOUR HOME SHOULD BE THE PERFECT RETREAT. Hobbs Modern is the premier mid century modern furniture dealer in San Diego, CA. We hand-select and curate each piece of our inventory which represents the iconic and exemplary Danish, American, and Brazilian vintage modern design with a relentless pursuit of restoration perfection and historical accuracy. Our passion is to breathe new life into vintage pieces. We ship nationwide.