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

“China Chair”. A mahogany armchair, loose cushion with deep-buttoned black leather. Model 4283. Manufactured and marked with label by Fritz Hansen in 2004.

Purchased by the present owner in 2004.

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

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri” no. 6, June 1944, p. 90.

Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. p. 104–105.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches on legs.

Auction

Modern art and design, 21 May 2019

Category
Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold