The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark 1950.

The 'Flag Halyard Chair' stands as one of the most acclaimed designs from the mid-century modern era. Created by Wegner in the 1950s, this model was presented in 1959 during The Arts and Crafts Spring Exhibition at the Designmuseum in Denmark.

The defining characteristic of the ‘Flag Halyard Chair’ lies in its seat and back, which are made up of skillfully handwoven halyard rope – a strong material used in sailing. The chair's frame is constructed from sturdy steel, ensuring longevity and also offering a sleek aesthetic.

With its low-slung profile and dynamic lines, ‘Flag Halyard Chair’ represents the era's dedication to simplicity and the integration of form and function. The width of the chair, along with an elegant head cushion and removable sheepskin, offers a comfortable seating experience.

Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1949.

The Chair is notable for its design where the back and armrests are crafted from a continuous semi-circular piece. The intelligent construction involves aligning the wood grain at the finger joints, which enhances the strength of the material as it curves around the user's back.

This chair became a symbol of mid-century design after it appeared in the 1960 U.S. Presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. John Kennedy, who had back issues, chose this chair for the televised debate with Nixon in 1960. This choice contributed to the chair's fame, leading to its renaming as "The Chair" and its permanent inclusion in the White House's collection.

Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark, 1953.

The Valet chair was inspired by a conversation Wegner had with architect Steen Eiler Rasmussen and designer Kay Bojesen where they discussed what they did with their clothes when they took them off in the evening. The solution to this problem was a chair which had four legs and an integrated coat-hanger shape held on a pair of verticle supports. This variant was ordered by the Danish King, Frederik IX, but Wegner was not 100% satisfied with it.

He redeveloped the chair to have 3 legs and finalised the design to what we see today. In fact the chair is not entirely comfortable to sit on, but there is one mitigating circumstance in that the chair wasn’t really meant for sitting, but rather to serve as a piece of sculptural hotel furniture for the busy businessmen who probably comprised the majority of hotel guests in the 1950s.

Folding chair model JH 512 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1949.

The Folding Chair, showcased alongside the Round Chair at the notable 1949 Cabinetmakers’ Guild's Autumn Exhibition and is a testament to Wegner's exceptional design expertise.

This sleek, modern creation skillfully utilizes two fundamental natural elements: solid wood and cane. The wooden handles not only provide comfort but also intersect with the continuous cane seat, creating a visually pleasing contrast and ensuring the cane work doesn't seem excessive. In use, the Folding Chair is both simple and sophisticated, offering a true appreciation of high-quality materials.

When not in use and folded on the wall, it transforms into an impressive work of art.