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

“Papa Bear Chair”. Wingback chair with oak legs and teak “nails”. Sides, back and loose seat cushion upholstered with charcoal grey wool, back fitted with buttons. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen.

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.

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

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

Condition

Good condition with light patina, some marks on legs.

Auction

Modern art and design, 28 June 2016

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

30,000–40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

38,000 DKK  

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