Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007) “Papa Bear”. Easy...
Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak nails and legs. Loose cushion, sides and deep-buttoned back with buttons, upholstered with light wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.
Purchased by current owner's family in 1960s.
The “Papa Bear” easy chair was first presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum Copenhagen 1952.
Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, June 1952, on advertisment pages.
Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.
Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.
Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.
Condition Report:Wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches. Reupholstered for approx. 20 years ago
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Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)
“Papa Bear”. Easy chair with teak nails and legs. Loose cushion, sides and deep-buttoned back with buttons, upholstered with light wool. Model AP 19. Designed 1951. Manufactured by AP-Stolen, Copenhagen.
Purchased by current owner's family in 1960s.
The “Papa Bear” easy chair was first presented at the exhibition “Tidens Møbler” in Forum Copenhagen 1952.
Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, No. 4, April 1952, p. 62 and No. 6, June 1952, on advertisment pages.
Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, “Wegner en dansk Møbelkunstner”, 1965, p. 70.
Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, 2007, p. 164.
Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store danske møbelguide”, 2005, p. 329.
Condition Report:Wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches. Reupholstered for approx. 20 years ago
Category:Modern Furniture
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