Bookcase Denmark later part of the 20th century
Veneered with oak, loose movable shelves and cabinet modules, approx. 310x49 (as wide)x209 cm, shelves approx. 36 cm deep (2 pieces cut down to a depth of 30 cm) Sliding doors as well as glass doors and backs to be assembled together, (section with glass doors not shown in the image)
Veneer damage. Block under the cabinet section is damaged. One fastening clamp for the top is missing. One shelf with burn marks. A temporary fastening with a crooked screw. Age-related wear. Not fully assembled in the picture. 2 shelves cut at the back.
Detachable
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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