Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Dolphin Chair”. A very rare oak folding deckchair. Seat and back with woven cane, brass fittings. Model JH 511. Designed 1950. This example made approx. 1955 by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.
Provenance: Bought by present owner in 1955.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1950. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, pp. 140, 143.
Condition report on request.
Furniture, lamps & carpets, 9 June 2016