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

“Papa Bear Chair”. Easy chair with legs of oak and “nails” of teak. Seat, armrests, back fitted with buttons and seat cushion upholstered with light coloured wool fabric. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured 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.

This item is part of our exhibition at ”Design Classic Düsseldorf” December 1st. thus will not be in our regular showroom in Havnen November 29th-December 2nd.

Condition

Patina due to age and use, including scratches, marks and light dirt. Seat cushion with stains.

Auction

Modern art and design, 3 December 2019

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Estimate

40,000–50,000 DKK

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Price realised

38,000 DKK  

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