1946/​500

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

“Cowhorn Chair”. Set of four solid teak armchairs, back with Brazilian rosewood inlays. Seats upholstered with full-grain patinated leather. Model JH 505. Designed 1952. These examples made 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, one chair with maker's metal tag. (4)

Provenance: Acquired by current owner's grandfather 1960s.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1952.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, ill. pp. 212–213.

CITES-certificate valid for transport and re-sale within the European Union included.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. All chairs with unoriginal full-grain leather in seats, previously the chairs have had cane seats, one chair still with cane under the full-grain leather. A chair with nick on the back.

Auction

Modern art and design, 12 November 2019

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80,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold

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