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Hans J. Wegner(Denmark, 1914-2007)
a "Bamse" (Papa Bear) armchair with ottoman, PP Møbler, Denmark.
Hammer price
95 000SEK
≈ 8 680 EUR
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
≈ 5 480 - 7 310 EUR

A "Bamse" (Papa Bear) armchair with ottoman, PP Møbler, Denmark.

Walnut, upholstered in two-tone grey textile, branded. Armchair width 90 cm, height 101 cm, depth 95 cm.

Wear, one seam has come undone beneath an armrest.

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Designed in 1951.

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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