Fredericia Furniture

Wegner J16 Rocking Chair

$5,380.00

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.

24.41" W x 33.46" D x 42.13" H
Seat: 16.54" H
Arm: 25.59" H

Materials
Rocking chair in solid wood.
Woven seat of paper cord.

Testing
Oak is FSC® Certified

Designer

One of the most prolific Danish talents of his time, Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed roughly 500 chairs, many of which have become classics that are still in production today. Wegner is part of the “Golden Age’ of modern Danish design, known for his fascination with wood and for infusing functional designs with a poetic, playful edge. His work played a vital role in making Danish Modernism popular on an international scale.

Brand

Fredericia Furniture, a family-owned and B Corp-certified design company established in 1911, is a co-founder of Danish Modern Design, emphasizing transparency, authentic materials, and human empathy. Their heritage includes enduring classics and a vast design archive, with knowledge passed down through generations. Passionate about crafting contemporary originals, Fredericia creates authentic, sustainable designs that resonate globally.

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