1416/​510

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

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with oak legs and teak nails, upholstered with light wool on sides and back, brown wool on loose cushion and buttons. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.

Presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum 1952.

Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages.

Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches on legs. Later upholstery in generally good condition,

Auction

Modern art and design, 15 April 2014

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30,000 DKK

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34,000 DKK  

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