1709/​500

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

“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak legs and oak nails, sides, back and loose cushion with purple wool. Model PP 19. Designed 1951. Made and stamped by PP Furniture, Allerød in 2007.

Purchased by the present owner in 2010.

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.

Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.

Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Cover with less dirt primarily on the left armrest.

Auction

Modern art and design (postponed), 4 March 2017

Category
Estimate

60,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

50,000 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
50,000 DKK
48,000 DKK