Armchair 'The Chair' model JH 501Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes HansenDenmark, 1949
Reference number: 8428
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Material:
Teak and cane.
Measurements:
H: 76 cm / 2' 6"
W: 63 cm / 2' 3/4"
D: 50 cm / 20 1/2"
Arm height: 68.5 cm / 2' 3"
Seat height: 44 cm / 17 1/4"
W: 63 cm / 2' 3/4"
D: 50 cm / 20 1/2"
Arm height: 68.5 cm / 2' 3"
Seat height: 44 cm / 17 1/4"
Description:
This rare and early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic design was simply known as the 'The Chair' when it was first produced. Its iconic status was established further when the model was selected as seating to John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in the first ever televised election debate in 1960
