Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“JH 812”. A pair of armchairs with chromed steel frame. Seat and back with black full grain leather. Designed 1970. These examples made 1970s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. (2)
Literature: Jens Bernsen: “Hans J. Wegner”, ill. p. 59.
Extensive wear. Frames with marks, scratches and minor peelings in chrome, very light signs of emerging surface rust. Leather with scratches and surface crackles (not piercing the leather), leather somewhat bulging in both seat and back. One chair with joints between stretchers and frame with later reinforcement weldings. One chair with joints between stretchers and frame with later screws, piercing the frame. Incomplete frame - loose back stretcher missing screws. Bag with stretchers included.
Modern art and design, 21 May 2019
Not sold