Hans J. Wegner
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A Hans J. Wegner teak and oak 'JH 571' desk executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950-60's.
Two drawers, stamped maker's mark underneath: JOHANNES HANSEN COPENHAGEN DENMARK, measurements 195 x 90 cm, height 72,5 cm. Key included.
Some slight wear, some harder wear to the drawers.
Exhibitions
The model was shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild Exibition in 1954.
Literature
Grete Jalk (ed), 'Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar - Köbenhavns Snedkerlaugs Møbelutstillinger 1927-1966', Teknologisk Institut, Danmark 1987, vol III, 1947-1956, compare the model illustrated from the exhibition in 1954, p 281.
Johan Møller Nielsen, 'Wegner, en dansk møbelkunstner', Gyldendal 165, compare the model illustrated p 87.
More information
The model was designed in 1953.
Designer
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair and Sawbuck Chair.
In his design, Wegner combined beauty and function. With a background as a cabinetmaker, he knew how to make ergonomic, high-quality furniture.
During his career, Wegner did several significant projects with other designers, such as Arne Jacobsen, Erik Møller, and Børge Mogensen. Wegner was also involved in the concepts Danish Modern and Scandinavian Modern after the Second World War.
Wegner's design classics are found in many Scandinavian homes and are represented in the most prominent design museums worldwide.