Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Flag Halyard Chair”. Easy chair with white painted steel frame and black rubber “shoes”. Matte chromed steel top with flag halyard. Headrest upholstered with orange wool, later white sheepskin included. Model GE 225. Designed 1950. Manufactured approx. 1967 by Getama, Gedsted.
Provenance: Acquired by present owner 1967.
Model presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1950. Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, no. 5, 1950, ill. p. 86. Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, 1999, ill. p. 112.
Condition report available on request.