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

“China Chair”. Cherry wood armchair. Later seat cushion upholstered with patinated natural leather. Model 4283. Designed 1944. Manufactured and marked 1978 by Fritz Hansen.

“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. Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. pp. 104–105

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches, marks and notches. Leather with stains and wear.

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Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

7,500 DKK  

2 bids

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1135774 7,500 DKK
913873 7,000 DKK