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

“China-Chair”. Armchair with blacklacquered frame, loose cushion with deep-buttoned black leather. Model 4283. Manufactured and marked with label by Fritz Hansen in 1987

“The China-Chair” was presentet 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. Restored and repainted.

Auction

Modern art and design, 14 April 2020

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

9,000 DKK  

3 bids

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