865/​1076

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

“Dolphin Chair”. A very rare oak folding deckchair. Seat and back with woven cane, brass fittings. Model JH 511. Designed 1950. This example made approx. 1955 by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.

Provenance: Bought by present owner in 1955.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1950. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, pp. 140, 143.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Auction

Furniture, lamps & carpets, 9 June 2016

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

400,000–600,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

320,000 DKK