Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“JH 563”. Freestanding desk with solid oak frame. Teak top with two drawers. Stretcher with V-shape, brass fittings. Designed 1950. This example made 1950–1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, stamped by maker. H. 74 cm. L. 172 cm. W. 84 cm.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 24th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1950.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, ill. p. 142.
Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen: “Wegner: En dansk møbelkunstner”, ill. p. 118.
Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” No. 11 1950, ill. p. 203.
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Wegner 100 years, 3 December 2014