JH-513 ARMCHAIRS, (c.1967), BY HANS WEGNER FOR JOHANNES HANSEN
A master of form and function, Wegner created the JH 513 as a synthesis of comfort, precision joinery, and graceful proportions. The chair features a solid wood frame— in a dark stained oak—with subtly flared armrests and a floating seat and back, upholsted in its original orange velvet. Its silhouette is both architectural and organic, showcasing Wegner’s signature ability to balance visual lightness with structural integrity. Produced by the esteemed cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, the JH 513 embodies the golden age of Danish furniture design, where artisanal quality met modernist ideals. Today, it is celebrated not only for its aesthetic purity but also for its timeless ergonomic intelligence.
A master of form and function, Wegner created the JH 513 as a synthesis of comfort, precision joinery, and graceful proportions. The chair features a solid wood frame— in a dark stained oak—with subtly flared armrests and a floating seat and back, upholsted in its original orange velvet. Its silhouette is both architectural and organic, showcasing Wegner’s signature ability to balance visual lightness with structural integrity. Produced by the esteemed cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, the JH 513 embodies the golden age of Danish furniture design, where artisanal quality met modernist ideals. Today, it is celebrated not only for its aesthetic purity but also for its timeless ergonomic intelligence.