Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“The Flag Halyard Chair”. Easy chair with original white lacquered steel frame and wooden “shoes”. Chromed steel top with flag halyard. Headrest upholstered with grey 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 report on request.
Silver, decorative art & design, 28 September 2017