Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair
Exquisite Model JH-540 Valet Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Originally created for a king, no detail is overlooked in its craftsmanship. The sculptural form is carved from solid oak wood, showcasing the splendor of the material. The minimal silhouette is pared down to three tapered legs. The hinged seat opens to reveal a storage compartment padded with cognac leather, and the piece is finished with solid brass hardware. This superb example of a sought-after design was acquired from a single, original owner and remains in impeccable condition, with a rich, original patina intact. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
Literature: Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 246-247; Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1996, pp. 116-117; Christian Holmsted Olesen, WEGNER: just one good chair, exh. cat., Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen, 2014, pp. 6, 65-66, 128.
Designer: Hans J. Wegner
Model: JH-540
Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1950s
Dimensions: 37" H x 19" W x 21.5" D
Exquisite Model JH-540 Valet Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Originally created for a king, no detail is overlooked in its craftsmanship. The sculptural form is carved from solid oak wood, showcasing the splendor of the material. The minimal silhouette is pared down to three tapered legs. The hinged seat opens to reveal a storage compartment padded with cognac leather, and the piece is finished with solid brass hardware. This superb example of a sought-after design was acquired from a single, original owner and remains in impeccable condition, with a rich, original patina intact. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
Literature: Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 246-247; Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1996, pp. 116-117; Christian Holmsted Olesen, WEGNER: just one good chair, exh. cat., Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen, 2014, pp. 6, 65-66, 128.
Designer: Hans J. Wegner
Model: JH-540
Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1950s
Dimensions: 37" H x 19" W x 21.5" D
Exquisite Model JH-540 Valet Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Originally created for a king, no detail is overlooked in its craftsmanship. The sculptural form is carved from solid oak wood, showcasing the splendor of the material. The minimal silhouette is pared down to three tapered legs. The hinged seat opens to reveal a storage compartment padded with cognac leather, and the piece is finished with solid brass hardware. This superb example of a sought-after design was acquired from a single, original owner and remains in impeccable condition, with a rich, original patina intact. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
Literature: Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 246-247; Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1996, pp. 116-117; Christian Holmsted Olesen, WEGNER: just one good chair, exh. cat., Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen, 2014, pp. 6, 65-66, 128.
Designer: Hans J. Wegner
Model: JH-540
Manufacturer: Johannes Hansen
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1950s
Dimensions: 37" H x 19" W x 21.5" D