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

“China Chair”. Mahogany armchair. Loose seat cushion upholstered with patinated, natural leather, fitted with buttons. Model 4283. Designed 1944. Manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen, 1981.

Model presented at the exhibition “Kunsthåndværk & Kunstindustri”, at Designmuseum Danmark, 1944. Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, no. 6, June 1944, p. 90. Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. p. 104–105.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Right armres with loose assemblings. Leather on one button missing. Leather with stains and dirt.

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Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

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Price realised

8,500 DKK  

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