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

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with oak legs and teak nails, upholstered with light wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.

Purchased by the present owners parents approx 1960.

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.

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

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs. Later upholstery with defects, reupholstery recommended. Minor dent at one hind leg..

Auction

Modern art and design, 13 December 2016

12 bids