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

Palle Suenson (b. 1904, d. 1986)

A pair of teak armchairs. Seat, sides and back upholstered with patinated original black leather. These examples made 1940s presumably by C.B. Hansens Etablissement. (2)

Provenance: Designed for M/S Venus.

Literature: Bruce Peter; “Danish Ship Design 1936–1991”, Ferry Publications Ltd, 2004. Illustrated p. 42, photo from the smoking saloon at M/S Jens Bang.

Condition

Strong wear due to age and use, including scratches, marks and frame with numerous chips. Bottom under the seat cushion with later unoriginal spring cushion. One chair with missing stretcher.

Auction
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Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,200 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
4,200 DKK
4,000 DKK