873/​1082

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

“The Flag Halyard Chair”. Easy chair with original green lacquered steel frame with wooden “shoes”. Chromed steel top with flag halyard. Matching headrest upholstered with green fabric. Model GE 225. Designed 1950. This example manufactured 1950s by Getama.

Model presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1950.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, no. 5, 1950, ill. p. 86. Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, 1999, ill. p. 112.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Auction

Silver, decorative art & design, 28 September 2017

Category
Estimate

75,000–80,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

78,000 DKK