Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with legs and nails of teak, stool with oak legs. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with grey wool. Model AP 19 and AP 29. Designed 1951. Manufactured and stamped by AP Stolen, Copenhagen. (2)
Presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum 1952. Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, Juni 1952, on advertisment pages. Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70. Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164. Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.
Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Minor stains and dirt.