1518/​519

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

“Papa Bear Chair”. Easy chair with teak nails and oak legs. Sides, button fitted back and seat cushion upholstered with red/white checkered wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP Stolen.

The Model was presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum 1952.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages. (Danish magasin for Arts and Craft)

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen. “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen. “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.

Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen. “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches on legs. Fabric with dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 28 April 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

25,000–30,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

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