Hans J. Wegner, an 'AP16' chair, AP-stolen, Denmark.

Frame of oak. Upholstered back, loose cushion in the seat with brown textile upholstery. Marked "Design Hans J. Wegner A.P. Stolen Copenhagen Made in Denmark". Seat height 34, width 68, height 82 cm.

Minor wear. Marks, stains. Dried upholstery. Cushion with a small damage underneath. One of the front legs with a crack at the joint.

Provenance

Purchased at Blidners in Gothenburg, 27 May 1963.

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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