Hans J. Wegner - Nordic Design London Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | Phillips

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  • Literature

    Henrik Sten Mølller, Tema Med Variationer: Hans J. Wegner’s Møbler, Tønder, 1979, p. 49
    Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 213
    Jens Bernsen, Hans J Wegner: om Design, exh. cat., Dansk Design Center, Copenhagen, 1995, p. 75
    Christian Holmsted Olesen, Wegner: just one good chair, exh. cat., Design Museum Denmark, 2014, p. 136

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present model was exhibited at the 'Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild', Kunstindustrimuseet, Copenhagen, 26 September–12 October 1952, Stand 23.

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Set of ten 'Cowhorn' dining chairs, model no. JH 505

circa 1952
Teak, cane.
Each: 74.3 x 59 x 44.5 cm (29 1/4 x 23 1/4 x 17 1/2 in.)
Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Underside of two chairs with manufacturer's metal label impressed JOHANNES HANSEN/CABINET MAKER/COPENHAGEN - DENMARK/DESIGN: H.J. WEGNER-.

Estimate
£70,000 - 90,000 

Sold for £206,500

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Nordic Design

London 24 September 2014 6pm