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

“Crocodile Cabinet”. A patinated oak cabinet with dark polished “shoes”. Front with two solid doors with crocodile carvings in relief, brass fittings. Interior with adjustable shelves. Designed 1950. This example made 1950s by cabinetmaker Mikael Laursen. H. 133 cm. W. 123 cm. D. 43,5 cm.

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen: “Wegner - en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 31. Literature: Viggo Steen Møller: “Vore Dages Møbler”, 1955, p. 19.

Auction

Modern design, 10 March 2022

Category
Estimate

200,000–250,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

700,000 DKK