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Hans J. Wegner

(Denmark, 1914-2007)
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK
1 790 - 2 230 EUR
1 890 - 2 360 USD
Hammer price
34 000 SEK
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Camilla Behrer
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Hans J. Wegner
(Denmark, 1914-2007)

a "Peacock" chair, executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950-60's.

Ash with teak armrests, fretted paper cord. Maker's mark JOHANNES HANSEN COPENHAGEN DENMARK seat height 35 cm, height 106 cm.

Slight wear.

More information

The model was designed in 1947.

Designer

Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair and Sawbuck Chair.


In his design, Wegner combined beauty and function. With a background as a cabinetmaker, he knew how to make ergonomic, high-quality furniture.


During his career, Wegner did several significant projects with other designers, such as Arne Jacobsen, Erik Møller, and Børge Mogensen. Wegner was also involved in the concepts Danish Modern and Scandinavian Modern after the Second World War.


Wegner's design classics are found in many Scandinavian homes and are represented in the most prominent design museums worldwide.

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