Set of 6 GE-525 chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s

In chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner, comfort is never treated as an element separate from aesthetics, and the GE-525 chairs are a very clear example of this. Everything in the design seems to be built around how the chair is actually used: the inclination of the backrest, the openness of the armrests, the lightness of the structure. These are chairs designed to be lived with daily, not just as decorative elements.

The forest green faux leather seat completely changes the character of the set compared to versions with more traditional colours. The contrast with the teak makes the chairs visually deeper, almost more architectural, while maintaining that domestic atmosphere typical of Wegner's designs.

Placed around a teak table or in more essential contemporary settings, these GE-525 chairs still retain a strong contemporary relevance. An original vintage set that combines formal research, comfort, and a design quality capable of naturally transcending time.

Technical specifications

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Denmark
DESIGNER: Hans J. Wegner
MODEL: GE-525
DESIGN PERIOD: 1960
PRODUCTION PERIOD: 1960
STYLE: Mid-century / Danish design
MATERIAL: Teak wood, faux leather
COLOUR: Forest green
DIMENSIONS: H 70 cm | W 56 cm | D 50 cm | Seat height 44 cm
WEIGHT RANGE: 0-40 Kg
CONDITION: Good vintage condition with slight signs of age consistent with the piece's age