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

“JH 523”. A pair of rare “Buck Chairs” with oak frame and tapering legs. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light brown flecked wool. Designed 1955. These examples made late 1950s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, stamped by maker. (2)

Provenance: Acquired by present owner's family at “Den Permanente”, lates 1950s. Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1955.

Condition

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Auction

Design, 3 December 2015

Category
Estimate

50,000–75,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

115,000 DKK