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

“JH 701”. A pair of steel armchairs. Oak back and armrests. Seat upholstered with brown leather. Designed 1965. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. (2)

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 39th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1965.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 4, pp. 300–303.

Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 120.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Minor notches.

Auction

Modern art and design, 4 November 2025

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

20,000–25,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

21,000 DKK  

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