Hans Wegner (Danish 1914-2007)
“Rolling” or “Swivel” Office Chair, model JH502
designed 1955, manufactured in 1950s by Johannes Hansen, Denmark
teak backrest with feature joints, seat upholstered in cognac leather
early version with steel frame with four-part braced central leg and original swivel wheels (the design of the base was altered in later productions)
manufacturer’s metal label to underside: JH Johannes Hansen / Cabinetmaker / Copenhagen, Denmark / Design H J Wegner
This is an original early example of this famous design, in very good condition
73cm high, 74cm wide, 56cm deep
seat height 43cm
Literature: Johan Möller Nielsen, “Wegner – En Dansk Möbelkunstner”, Gyldendal 1965, model illustrated pp. 75-76


















