An early JH512 oak and rattan folding chair by Hans Wegner (1914 - 2007)
An early JH512 oak and rattan folding chair by Hans Wegner (1914 - 2007)
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The folding oak frame with the original rattan seat and back and two integral handles to the side rails. The stretcher with a central notch to hang on a hook.
Stamped 'JH' and 'JOHANNES HANSEN. COPENHAGEN. DENMARK' to the underside.
Denmark, designed in 1949 for Johannes Hansen. This model early 1950s.
Designed to fold away and hang on the wall, the JH512 chair is inspired by the Shakers, who hung their chairs on the wall when not in use - this was a neat space-saving solution to the smaller apartments which were typical of the time.
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