Hans J Wegner, after, a coffee table 'Sissi, nr 3409' manufactured by Asko in 1950's.
The model was originally designed as 'AT 308'. The same table model was manufactured by Asko in 1954 and was named as 'Sissi, nr 3409'.
Length 100 cm. Width 60 cm. Height 55 cm. Traces of manufacturer's label.
Wear due to age and use. Scratches. Later lacquered.
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.