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

“Papa bear chair”. Wing back chair with “nails” and legs of oak. Seat, armrests and button fitted back upholstered with light wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP Stolen.

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

Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, no. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and no. 6, June 1952, in advertisment pages.

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

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

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

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Upholstery with stains and dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 1 November 2016

Category
Estimate

30,000–40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

34,000 DKK  

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