Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“JH 563”. Freestanding desk, solid oak frame, teak top with two drawers. Stretcher with V-shape, brass fittings. Designed 1950. This example made 1950s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. H. 72,5 cm. L. 172 cm. W. 83 cm.
Acquired by current owner's parents in the early 1950s.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 24th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1950.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, ill. p. 142.
Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen: “Wegner: En dansk møbelkunstner”, ill. p. 118.
Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” No. 11 1950, ill. p. 203.
Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 30 September 2021