PRINTLITERATURE:
Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No.4 April, 1952, p. 62
Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No.6 June, 1952, Advertisement page
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Teddy bear chair with ottoman AP19/29
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1951 Teak, fabric 92(W) x 65(D) x 101(H) cm Manufacturer: AP Stolen |
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Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 148,000 - 198,000 19,100 - 25,500
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Sold Price
660,000 160,584 20,683
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LITERATURE:
Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No.4 April, 1952, p. 62
Dansk Kunsthåndværk, No.6 June, 1952, Advertisement page
Catalogue Note:
Hans J. Wegner may be the most prestigious designer when it comes to Danish design furniture.Wegner had designed more than 500 chairs all his life, and many of his works are collected by museums worldwide. As one of his classic pieces, his Teddy Bear Chair designed in 1951 is described as been held by a big bear from the back. It gained great popularity with such a warm and adorable image, making it listed as one of the must-have collectable chairs.