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

“JH 512”. A patinated oak folding chair, seat and back with woven cane. Model JH 512. Designed 1949. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, not stamped.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 23th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1949.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 3, pp. 98–99. Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, p. 110.

Condition

Frame with normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Cane with some defects.

Auction

Modern art and design, 22 August 2017

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Estimate

20,000 DKK

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Price realised

20,000 DKK  

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