1515/​502

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

“Cowhorn chair”. A solid teak armchair with Brazilian rosewood inlays in back. Seats with woven cane. Model JH 505. Designed 1952. These examples made circa 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, with maker's metal plaque.

Model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1952.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, 1987, vol. 3, ill. pp. 212–213.

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, ill. p. 76.

Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, ill. p. 114–115.

CITES-certificate valid within the European Union included.

Condition

In good condition with minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches primarily on legs. The cane of the seat with a few breaks and minor discolourations.

Items that are made of Brazilian rosewood or contain parts of it, require a CITES export permit in order to be exported from Denmark to a country outside The European Union. Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit.

Auction

Modern art and design, 7 April 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

36,000 DKK  

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