Lot 22: Hans J. Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007) An iconic 'The Chair' in oak and black leather, made by Johannes Hansen (model no. JH503)

Hans J. Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007)
An iconic 'The Chair' in oak and black leather, made by Johannes Hansen (model no. JH503)
1960s

stamped JOHANNES HANSEN COPENHAGEN DENMARK JH on the underside of the seat
oak, black leather

75 x 63 x 51 cm (29 1/2 x 24 13/16 x 20 1/16 in)

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This chair was designed in 1949, and made by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.

Provenance
Private Collection, Sweden
Acquired from the above by the present owner

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漢斯・韋格納
「椅子」椅
橡木 皮革
1960年代作

簽名：JOHANNES HANSEN COPENHAGEN DENMARK JH

此作於1949年設計，並於1960年代由Johannes Hansen製作

來源
瑞典私人收藏
現藏家直接得自上述收藏

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Often referred to as the master of the chair, Hans Wegner created almost 500 in his lifetime – many of them considered masterpieces. He was able to finesse the characteristics of different wood material to create surprising, sculptural lines, a practice that gels with the Danish word for design 'formgivning', which translates literally as 'giving shape'.

Wegner's most famous design, The Chair, entered the history books for having been chosen for use in the first-ever televised U.S. presidential debate between candidates Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Bonhams is proud to present two immaculate examples, Lot 22 and Lot 23 in oak this season, with the rarity and iconically Danish character of oak apparent to none other than Wegner himself:

What do you do when you want to make something typically Danish? First, there is oak; oak is typically Danish. Then there's the construction: four equal legs assembled with four frames held together at the top by a wreath.

Most of Wegner's designs before the Round Chair were interpretations of classic chairs of other cultures, such as Lot 28 Peacock Chair which is an elegant and whimsical interpretation of the British Windsor chair.

His oeuvre extended from signature interpretations of the classics to truly ground-breaking designs that have become icons in their own rights. He is considered one of the most creative and prolific designers of the 20th century.

作為享譽國際的椅子設計大師，漢斯・韋格納一生創作了近五百件作品，其中不乏設計史中的典範。他對各種木材材質駕馭自如，並創造出讓人耳目一新、具立體感的線條設計。這種實踐和丹麥語中「formgivning」(即指「賦予形狀」) 的概念息息相關。

「椅子」椅是韋格納最廣為人... For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website