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 black leather
1st edition example with chromium-plated metal frame with four-part braced central leg and original black castors (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

64.5cm high, 73cm wide, 60cm deep
seat height 43cm

Literature:
Grete Jalk, ed, Dansk Möbelkunst gennem 40aar, Copenhagen 1987, pp. 325-7
Johan Möller Nielsen, “Wegner – En Dansk Möbelkunstner”, Gyldendal 1965, model illustrated pp. 75-76