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

“China-Chair”. A mahogany armchair, loose cushion with deep-buttoned black leather. Model 4283. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2003–2004.

Purchased by the present owner in 2003–2004.

“The China-Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Kunsthåndværk & Kunstindustri”, at Designmuseum Danmark, 27th April - 9th May 1944.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri” no. 6, June 1944, p. 90.

Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. p. 104–105.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Good condition.

Auction

Modern art and design (postponed), 4 March 2017

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

13,500 DKK  

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