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

“The Chair”. An ashwood armchair, upholstered in seat with black leather. Model PP 503. Made and marked by PP Møbler, 2008.

“The Chair” was first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers' 23th Guild Exhibition at The Danish Museum of Art & Design, 30th September-16th October 1949, in version with woven cane in seat and back, the year after this version with upholstered seat. “The Chair” was used by John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon at the legendary televised debates during the presidential election in 1960.

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

Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 108–109.

Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 44–45.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 145.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches.

Auction

Modern art and design, 3 September 2024

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Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

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Price realised

10,000 DKK  

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10,000 DKK