Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“The Flag Halyard Chair”. Easy chair with original green lacquered steel frame with black rubber “shoes”. Chromed steel top with flag halyard. Matching headrest upholstered with rose coloured fabric. Sheepskin included. Model GE 225. Designed 1950. This example manufactured 1960s by Getama, Gedsted.
Model presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1950.
Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, no. 5, 1950, ill. p. 86. Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, 1999, ill. p. 112.
Design: Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 10 June 2021