Description
Designed in 1944, Wegner 's J16 Rocking Chair with its sensually curved arms was inspired traditional Windsor and Shaker furniture. In his chair design, Wegner stressed the importance of freedom of movement and ergonomics – as epitomized by the rocking chair.
Hans J. Wegner designed many rocking chairs over the years, but the J16 from Fredericia Furniture is considered the most classic. Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object and the J16 was one of his first chairs put into production for FDB, with help from Danish designer Børge Mogensen.
Wegner’s J16 has proved so popular that it has been in production ever since it first came on the market.
The J16 Rocking Chair is what every Dane would have in mind, when you mention Rocking Chairs. Practical, comfortable and a timeless classic.
Technical Info
Oak black lacquered
Oiled oak
Soaped oak
Soaped Beech
Natural paper cord seat
Black paper cord seat only available for the black lacquered finish
Dimensions:
W:63 x D:93 x H:107 cm (Seat height: 42cm)
Weight:
11KG
J16 Rocking Chair
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Description
Designed in 1944, Wegner 's J16 Rocking Chair with its sensually curved arms was inspired traditional Windsor and Shaker furniture. In his chair design, Wegner stressed the importance of freedom of movement and ergonomics – as epitomized by the rocking chair.
Hans J. Wegner designed many rocking chairs over the years, but the J16 from Fredericia Furniture is considered the most classic. Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object and the J16 was one of his first chairs put into production for FDB, with help from Danish designer Børge Mogensen.
Wegner’s J16 has proved so popular that it has been in production ever since it first came on the market.
The J16 Rocking Chair is what every Dane would have in mind, when you mention Rocking Chairs. Practical, comfortable and a timeless classic.
Technical Info
Oak black lacquered
Oiled oak
Soaped oak
Soaped Beech
Natural paper cord seat
Black paper cord seat only available for the black lacquered finish
Dimensions:
W:63 x D:93 x H:107 cm (Seat height: 42cm)
Weight:
11KG
Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007) trained as a cabinet-maker before attending the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, where he later lectured from 1946 to 1953. From 1938 to 1942, he worked as a furniture designer in Arne Jacobsen and Erik
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