2131/​510

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

“Papa Bear Chair”. Wingback chair with legs and “nails” of teak. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with blue/green wool. Model 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP Stolen.

Model 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.

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Wool with stains and dirt. Porous foam. One button in back missing.

Auction

Modern art and design, 3 August 2021

Category
Estimate

40,000–50,000 DKK

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Price realised

70,000 DKK  

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