2125/​536

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

A pair of mahogany armchairs. Seat and back upholstered with blue patterned wool. Model JH 513. Designed 1960. Made and marked by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. (2)

Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-maker's 34th Guild exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 16th Sept. - 2nd Oct. 1960.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]. "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design , Vol. 4, pp. 122–123.

Literature: “Mobilia” No. 64, November 1960, pp. 10–11.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” No. 7–8. 1960, p. 153

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches, marks and notches. Wool with stains and dirt. One chair with defects and holes on wool.

Auction

Modern art and design, 22 June 2021

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

5,500 DKK  

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