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Hans J. Wegner

(Denmark, 1914-2007)
Hans J. Wegner
(Denmark, 1914-2007)

HANS J WEGNER, A PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS "Y-stolen" , Carl Hansen & Son.

Lacquered beech.

Wear. Marks.

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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6 000 SEK
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Bid history (6 bids)
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Jun 20, 2018 10:51 PM
4 400 SEK
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Jun 20, 2018 8:02 PM
4 200 SEK
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Jun 13, 2018 5:23 PM
4 000 SEK
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Jun 12, 2018 11:22 PM
2 450 SEK
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Jun 12, 2018 5:11 PM
2 000 SEK
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Jun 12, 2018 4:54 PM
1 000 SEK
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