Herman Miller Wegner, J16 Rocking Chair, 1944

The J16 Rocking chair was designed in 1944 and references early Windsor rocking chairs made in Britain from the 1750’s. The design is reconfigured into a more generous contemporary scale and with ergonomic considerations. The high back creates an elegant presence whilst maintaining a timeless quality. Wegner’s masterful attention to construction and detailing is clearly evident throughout the chair’s frame. The woven paper yarn seat provides a rustic and handcrafted feel to the design.

Hans Wegner’s career began in the offices of Arne Jacobsen in 1938. He established his own practice in 1943 and was quickly recognised through his Round chair of 1949, later known as The Chair. His prolific career generated more than 500 chair designs. Wegner created several landmark designs for seating and much of his work is held in museum collections and still in production.

Frame in Beech

Dimensions
63w x 93d x 42/107cmh