Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Cowhorn Chair”. A pair of solid walnut chairs, back with rosewood inlays. Seats upholstered with black leather. Model JH 505. Designed 1952. These examples made 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, with maker's metal tag. (2)
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1952.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, ill. pp. 212–213.
Condition report on request. Please contact: design@bruun-rasmussen.dk
Items that are made of Brazilian rosewood or contain parts of it, require a CITES export permit in order to be exported from Denmark to a country outside The European Union. Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit.
Design, 5 March 2020