2049/​519

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

“Papa Bear Chair”. Easy chair with legs and “nails” of teak. Seat, armrests, button fitted back and neck cushion upholstered with grey wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured and marked by AP Stolen.

Model 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.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Upholstery with stains and dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 1 December 2020

Category
Estimate

40,000–50,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

65,000 DKK  

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