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

“China Chair”. A mahogany armchair. Seat cushion upholstered with button-fitted, natural leather. Model 4283. Designed 1944. Manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen, 1987.

“The China-Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Kunsthåndværk & Kunstindustri”, at Designmuseum Danmark, 27th April - 9th May 1944.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, no. 6, June 1944, p. 90. Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. pp. 104–105

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Some scratches and marks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 15 October 2024

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Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

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Price realised

10,000 DKK  

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