2140/​500

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

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak nails and oak legs and oak stool. Upholstered on sides, back, loose cushion and seat with beige wool. Model AP 19 and model AP 29. Designed 1951 and 1954. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen. (2)

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.

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

Minor wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs and armrests. Later reupholstery.

Auction

Modern art and design, 5 October 2021

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

70,000–80,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

65,000 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
65,000 DKK
60,000 DKK