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

“China-Chair”. A pair of cherry wood armchairs, loose seat cushions with reddish leather. Model 4283. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, supplied by Johannes Hansen. (2)

“The China-Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Kunsthåndværk & Kunstindustri”, at Designmuseum Danmark, 27th April - 9th May 1944.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, no. 6, June 1944, p. 90.

Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. p. 104–105.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Some scratches, marks and nicks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 26 May 2020

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

23,000 DKK  

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