2420/​787

Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“China Chair”. Cherry wood armchair. Later seat cushion upholstered with patinated natural leather, made and stamped by Master upholsterer Ivan Schlechter. Model 4283. Designed 1944. Manufactured and marked 1979 by Fritz Hansen.

“The China-Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Kunsthåndværk & Kunstindustri”, at Designmuseum Danmark, 27th April - 9th May 1944.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, no. 6, June 1944, p. 90. Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. pp. 104–105

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks.

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Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

9,500 DKK  

6 bids

When Bidder Bid
840459 9,500 DKK
913873 (Auto bid) 9,000 DKK
840459 8,500 DKK
913873 (Auto bid) 8,000 DKK
937398 7,500 DKK
913873 7,000 DKK