Vintage Jh-550 peacock armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1960

Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen,1960 Denmark Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen Iconic ’Peacock’ Chair Model JH-550 designed by architect and designer Hans J. Wegner in 1947 and produced by furniture maker Johannes Hansen in Denmark. Inspired by a traditional English Windsor chair, the Peacock chair is one of Wegner’s finest examples of his visually impressive design ideas and aesthetic. The frame is made of ash and oak with solid teak armrests and a seat with a braided rush cord. The name "Peacock" chair was given by his colleague Finn Juhl, who associated the spindles of the backrest with a peacock appearance, indicating the organic features of the design. Professionally finished by skilled craftsmen while retaining the core of Wegner’s original design, this chair would be the ideal eye-catcher for any modern interior. Item number: 220376