JH501 The Round Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1949

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A rare piece to find. An early edition of one of the most iconic chairs ever designed: the round chair, … Read more A rare piece to find. An early edition of one of the most iconic chairs ever designed: the round chair, also known as the chair or jh501. This chair was designed in 1949 by hans j. Wegner and produced by johannes hansen. The seat is made of hand-woven wicker, and the frame is expertly hand-carved from solid oak. A beautiful wood joint creates a continuous, semi-circular structure between the arms and backrest. This means there's virtually no back to this chair; it's a masterpiece from every angle. Wegner wanted to create a simplified and quintessentially danish chair with carefully refined form and proportions, resulting in the chair.

a bit of history: in the year the round chair was designed, an american journalist described it as "the most beautiful chair in the world." this was the first time danish modern design was mentioned in the american press. The round chair quickly became one of the most sought-after designs in america and marked the beginning of the export of danish furniture. In 1960, richard nixon and john f. Kennedy used the chair in their first televised debate. In america, the chair was now known simply as "the chair": the archetype of a modern chair. Johannes hansen produced this model untill 1990.

marked and in very good condition. The wicker seat has been replaced some years ago.

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