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The Chairs, pair

Johannes Hansen
Denmark, 1949
oak, cane 30 h × 24⅞ w × 20½ d in (76 × 63 × 52 cm)

estimate: $3,000–5,000

result: $4,064

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Branded manufacturer's mark to underside of each example ‘JH Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark’.
provenance: Thomas S. Monaghan, Domino's Private Collection
literature: Hans J. Wegner, Bernsen, pg. 70 Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs, Oda, ppg. 36-37 Danske Stole, Ditzel and Ditzel, ppg. 36-37 Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar: 1947-1956, Jalk, pg. 99 Hans J. Wegner, Møller, pg. 25

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During recent years, there have been few to equal Wegner's ability to create a synthesis in his designs between functional brilliance and a natural and untheoretical elegance.

Svend Erik Møller

The Chair debuted in the Johannes Hansen booth at the 1950 Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen. Esteemed for its beauty, craftsmanship and form, The Chair (also known as “The Round Chair”) is one of Wegner’s most iconic seating designs.

The furniture exhibited by Johannes Hansen included some chairs which were probably the best to be shown at the exhibition. The back rail and arm rests were meticulously joined... They were simple, pleasing and comfortable.

Erling Mobeck

John F. Kennedy seated in *The Chair* at the 1961 presidential debate (L) Original sketch for *The Chair* (R)

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Hans J. Wegner
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The Chairs, pair

The Chairs, pair

During recent years, there have been few to equal Wegner's ability to create a synthesis in his designs between functional brilliance and a natural and untheoretical elegance.

Svend Erik Møller

The Chair debuted in the Johannes Hansen booth at the 1950 Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen. Esteemed for its beauty, craftsmanship and form, The Chair (also known as “The Round Chair”) is one of Wegner’s most iconic seating designs.

The furniture exhibited by Johannes Hansen included some chairs which were probably the best to be shown at the exhibition. The back rail and arm rests were meticulously joined... They were simple, pleasing and comfortable.

Erling Mobeck

Hans J. Wegner follow artist

The Chairs, pair

The Chairs, pair

During recent years, there have been few to equal Wegner's ability to create a synthesis in his designs between functional brilliance and a natural and untheoretical elegance.

Svend Erik Møller

The Chair debuted in the Johannes Hansen booth at the 1950 Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen. Esteemed for its beauty, craftsmanship and form, The Chair (also known as “The Round Chair”) is one of Wegner’s most iconic seating designs.

The furniture exhibited by Johannes Hansen included some chairs which were probably the best to be shown at the exhibition. The back rail and arm rests were meticulously joined... They were simple, pleasing and comfortable.

Erling Mobeck

Hans J. Wegner
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