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

“CH 25”. A pair of easy chairs with frame of oak. Seat and back with woven paper cord. Designed 1950. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, with maker's paper label. (2)

Model presented at the exhibition “Købestævnet” in Fredericia, August 1950.

Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, p. 111. Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, no. 10, October 1950, on advertisment pages. Literature: Carl Hansen & Son/Salesco, catalogue 1964.

Condition

Extensive wear, including scratches and marks. Both chairs have cracks on one front leg, especially one chair (see photo) Further more loose assemblings and later glue repairs. Paper cord with trace of glue on one chair. Paper cord unevenly faded.

Auction

Modern art and design, 7 April 2020

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