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

“AP 20”. A pair of easy chairs with varnished beech legs and armrests. Sides and back upholstered with green wool, loose seat cushion with beige wool. Designed 1952. These manufactured 1950s by AP-Stolen. (2)

Bought by the present owner's parents in 1957.

Model presented at the exhibition “Dansk Møbelkunst i Magsin du Nord”, 1952.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” No. 11, November 1952.

Literature: “Bygge og Bo”, vol. 4, 1952–53, pp. 8 and 34.

Literature: Noritsugo Oda, “Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs”, p. 71.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs and armrests. In need of new upholstery.

Auction

Modern art and design, 10 March 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

25,000–30,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

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