1935/​516

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

“Papa Bear Chair”. Easy chair with legs and “nails” of teak. Seat, armrests and back fitted with buttons upholstered with light wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP Stolen.

Model presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum 1952.

Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, no. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and no. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages. Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Upholstery with light dirt and minor defects on edgings. Foam in seat cushion porous.

Auction

Modern art and design, 27 August 2019

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

40,000 DKK

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Price realised

36,000 DKK  

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