Hans J. Wegner. 'The Buck Chair'. Armchair, model JH517, teak, 1960s
Description
Automatic translation from Danish.
Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007). 'The Buck Chair'. Armchair with solid teak frame. Seat and back upholstered in original green wool fabric. Designed in 1951. Manufactured by Johannes Hansens Møbelsnedkeri, JH-517, mounted with plaque from them. H. 75 cm. W. 73 cm. Sh. 42 cm.
Shows signs of wear, including a small notch on the outside of one armrest; porous foam.
Literature: Grete Jalk, Danish Furniture Art for 40 Years. Volume 3, page 175, and Noritsugu Oda Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs page 56. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild's 25th Furniture Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in 1951.
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