1509/​843

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

“JH 512”. A patinated oak folding chair. Seat and back of woven cane. Designed 1949. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, stamped by maker.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1949.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]. “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 3, pp. 98–99. Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, p. 110.

Condition

Later cane. Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 24 February 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

15,500 DKK  

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