2545/​948

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

“Y-chair/The Wishbone Chair”. Set of three patinated oak armchairs, seats with woven papercord. Model CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. (3)

Model presented at the exhibition “Købestævnet” in Fredericia, August 1950.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” No. 11, November 1950, p. 195. (Danish magasin for Arts and Craft).

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Slightly loose joints. One chair with break on the right rear leg. Slightly loose papercord with some stains. Three loose cushions with dark brown leather is enclosed.

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4,000–6,000 DKK

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