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

“Valet Chair”. Sculptural mahogany chair with storage space under seat. Model JH 540. Designed 1953. Manufactured and branded by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen.

Presented at the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1953.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, p. 244–247.

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen: “Wegner en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, reproduced and referred to p. 56–58.

Literature: Danish Design Centre, “Hans J. Wegner: en stolemager”, 1989, reprod. p. 64–64.

Literature: Charlotte & Peter Fiell: “1000 chairs”, 1997, reproduced and referred to p. 300.

Literature: Noritsuga Oda. Danish Chairs", 1999, reproduced and referred to p. 116–117.

Literature: Noritsuga Oda. Hans J. Wegners 100 chair's, pp 64–65.

Literature: Charlotte & Peter Fiell [ed]: “50's decorative art”, 2000, reprod. p. 14.

Condition

Slight wear due to use. Minor scratches on seat. A little looseness at one of the hinges.

Auction

Modern art and design, 4 December 2012

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

50,000–60,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

42,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
42,000 DKK