The quintessential Danish rocking chair

Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the

rocking chair as a design object and J16 was

one of his first chairs ever put into production.

The very first version was designed in 1944.

After a process to make the chair easier to

produce the production could start. Wegner’s

J16 has proved so viable that it has been in

demand ever since it first came on the market.

For Wegner, a chair was a work of art

conceived to support the human body. In all

his designs, it's easy to recognise his fondness

for form and function, where ergonomics play

a primary role. Freedom of movement was

also key for Wegner, who made every effort

to ensure comfort, achieved by his precise

engineering of the elements that contribute

to the graceful rocking movement.

The natural paper cord forming the seat adds

support while creating a subtle contrast in

texture to the smooth wooden structure.

The J16 Stool is the rocking chair's faithful

companion. Featuring the same cord and visual

lingo, its sturdy structure of solid wood enables

it to double as a small stool. One of Wegner's

most widely recognised pieces, the J16 is part

of our proud heritage. It is cherished around

the world as the quintessential Danish modern

rocking chair.

Hans J. Wegner, 1944/50

Model 16002

Stool

W 52 D 38 H 42,5 cm

Model 16000

Rocking Chair

W 62 D 85 H 107 cm

SH 42 cm

Wood:

Oak soap, Oak black lacquered, Oak light oil, Walnut oil.

Seat:

Natural paper cord

Black chair available with black paper cord

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Wegner J16 Rocking Chair

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Modern Originals