1310/​547

Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak “nails” and oak legs. Sides, seat, loose neck cushion and back fitted with buttons upholstered with green wool. Model AP-19. Designed 1959. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.

Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62. and No. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages. (Danish magasin for Arts and Craft). Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen. “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen. “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen. “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition

Good condition. Light signs of use. Legs with minor marks and scratches. One “nail” with hairline crack.

Auction

Modern art and design, 5 March 2013

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

25,000–30,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

34,000 DKK  

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