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

“Heart Chair”. A set of eight three-legged oak chairs, upholstered in seats with black leather. Model FH 4103. Designed 1953. Manufactured and partly marked by Fritz Hansen. (8)

Presented at the Furniture Manufacturer Association exhibition in Fredericia the 28th-31th May 1953.

Literature: The Magazine “Møbler” no. 6, 1953, p. 20.

Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen: “Wegner: en dansk møbelkunstner”, 1965, pp. 58–59.

Literature: Noritsuga Oda “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 118.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Two chairs with slightly loose joints and remains from glue. Minor pressure marks from stacking. Five chairs with newer leather. A few minor nicks. Light height difference.

Auction

Modern art and design, 6 October 2020

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

13,500 DKK  

7 bids

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