2448/​573

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

“The Chair”. Armchair of teak. Seat upholstered with natural leather. Model JH 503. Designed 1949. Made and marked by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1949.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 3, pp. 98–101 and p. 140–142.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches, marks and notches. Minor repair and some wood filler in back. Ink marks. Leather with stains, dirt and blotches. Ink writing on inside of rail.

Auction

Modern art and design, 26 November 2024

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

15,500 DKK  

14 bids

When Bidder Bid
868561 (Auto bid) 15,500 DKK
935449 15,000 DKK
868561 (Auto bid) 14,500 DKK
935449 14,000 DKK
868561 12,500 DKK
1068558 12,000 DKK
101714 11,500 DKK
1146524 (Auto bid) 11,000 DKK
101714 11,000 DKK
1146524 (Auto bid) 10,500 DKK
101714 10,000 DKK
1146524 9,500 DKK
1096901 9,000 DKK
101714 8,500 DKK