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

“China chair”. A mahogany armchair, loose seat cushion upholstered with cognac coloured leather, fitted with buttons. Model 4283. Designed 1944. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1990.

China Chair FH 4283 was first presented at the exhibition “Kunsthåndværk and Kunstindustri” at Designmuseum Danmark, 27th April - 9th May 1944.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, no. 6, June 1944, p. 90.

Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. p. 104–105.

Condition

Minor marks and scratches.

Auction

Modern art and design, 2 June 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

10,000 DKK  

3 bids

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