Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Valet Chair”. Sculptural, solid pine chair. Solid teak seat with storage space underneath. Model JH 540. Designed 1953. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, stamped.
Provenance: ”House of Danske Bank”. Antiques, art and design from Erichsen’s House and other historic buildings of Holmens Kanal, Copenhagen.
Model presented at the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1953. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, pp. 244–247.
House of Danske Bank – antiques, art and design, 16 September 2024