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

“Wishbone Chair”. A pair of armchairs of patinated oak. Seat stretched with woven papercord. Model CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, stamped. Retailed from Illums Bolighus with plaquette. (2)

“The Wishbone Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Købestævnet” in Fredericia, August 1950.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Papercord with defects. Loose assemblings.

Auction

Modern art and design, 26 May 2020

Category
Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

6,500 DKK  

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