Hans J. Wegner, a 1960s "President", model RY-25 sideboard for RY Möbler, Denmark 1960-tal.
Veneered with rosewood, sliding doors, rosewood base, oak interior in three sections, two with adjustable shelves and one with drawers. Maker's mark to the back panel. Length 200.5 cm, depth 49 cm, height 80 cm. Later Glass ålate.
Partly hard wear. Veneer damages. There are cracks and later nails on the other leg, the repair has not held and the leg come separately. Some areas inside are sticky due to the protective plastic being removed from interior surfaces. One shelf and shelf holders are missing.
More about Hans J. Wegner
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair and Sawbuck Chair. In his design, Wegner combined beauty and function. With a background as a cabinetmaker, he knew how to make ergonomic, high-quality furniture.
During his career, Wegner did several significant projects with other designers, such as Arne Jacobsen, Erik Møller, and Børge Mogensen. Wegner was also involved in the concepts Danish Modern and Scandinavian Modern after the Second World War. Wegner's design classics are found in many Scandinavian homes and are represented in the most prominent design museums worldwide.
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