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

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak nails and legs. Sides and deep-buttoned back with buttons, upholstered with blue green wool, loose cushion checked with blue green and light wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen. 1960s

The “Papa Bear” easy chair was first presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum Copenhagen 1952.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, June 1952, on advertisment pages.

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

Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.

Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Later cover, slightly faded. Small wood chips have come off on the left hind leg app. 2×15×20 mm.

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