No connection to server
384
1507732

Hans J. Wegner

(Denmark, 1914-2007)
Estimate
75 000 - 100 000 SEK
6 640 - 8 850 EUR
6 990 - 9 320 USD
Hammer price
95 000 SEK
Purchasing info
Image rights

The artworks in this database are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of the rights holders. The artworks are reproduced in this database with a license from Bildupphovsrätt.

For condition report contact specialist
Camilla Behrer
Stockholm
Camilla Behrer
Head of Design/ Specialist Modern & Contemporary Decorative Art & Design
+46 (0)708 92 19 77
Hans J. Wegner
(Denmark, 1914-2007)

a 'Papa Bear' armchair, AP-stolen, Denmark 1950-60s.

Teak and beech, light fabric upholstery, Maker's mark and with metal plaque "Danish Furnituremakers' control", height 100 cm, width 91 cm, seat height approximately 38 cm.

Recently reupholstered.

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.

Read more