$6,000
Johannes Hansen Denmark, 1947 oak, rosewood, brass, glass 118 w x 24 d x 73 h in (300 x 61 x 185 cm)
(as pictured)The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild held annual exhibitions between the years of 1927 and 1966 as a showcase for new designs.
The present lot was designed by Hans Wegner for the 1947 exhibition, and shown as a prototype by Johannes Hansen. The furniture never went into production, and remained with the family of Johannes Hansen until acquired by a collector in the late 1990s. literature: Hans J. Wegner, Bernsen, pg. 13Modern Scandinavian Furniture, Segerstad, pg. 12Dansk Kunst Haand Vaerk, August, 1959, pg. 177Dansk Mobelkunst Gennem 40 aar 1947-1956, Jalk, pg. 15 more
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2006-05-21
