Hans J Wegner, a 'Tremme' armchair model 1788, Fredericia Denmark
Seat height 38 cm.
Viewing at Bukowskis:
Berzelii Park 1, Stockholm January 28 - February 2, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Collection:
Bukowskis, Västberga Allé 3, 126 30 Hägersten from February 9
Minor wear. Seat cushion missing.
Lennart Nork, Talavid Inredningar AB, Bankeryd, Sweden.
This auction presents a private collection of Børge Mogensen furniture from the estate of Lennart and Barbro Nork. Mr Nork was the founder and owner of Talavid Inredningar AB in Sweden and had worked closely with the iconic designer Børge Mogensen for many years. The two became close friends and Mogensen was very involved in the planning of an extension that was made to the Nork family home in Bankeryd in the 60s. The architect was Arne Karlsen and the extension was designed specifically for furniture and interiors by Mogensen.
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.