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

“The Bull Chair”. A solid teak armchair, back with inlays. Seat upholstered with original brown leather. Model JH 518. Designed 1961. This example made circa 1962 by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, with maker's metal tag.

Bought by present owner's parents in 1962.

Presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 35th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, October 1961.

Literature: Grete Jalk[red.]. “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, 1999, vol. 4, p. 162–63. Literature: Noritsugu Oda. “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 120. Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen: “Wegner - en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 79–80

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Larger repair at the back.

Auction

Modern art and design, 30 July 2024

Category
Estimate

30,000–40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

25,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
25,000 DKK