Hans Wegner (1914-2007) for Johannes Hansen
Architect's desk, #JH571
Denmark, circa 1959
teak, oak, matte chrome-plated steel, brass
branded mark
77"w x 35 1/2"d x 28 1/2"h

Provenance:
Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

Exhibitions:
Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark, September 1954, stand 23

Literature:
Jalk, Grete, ed., Dansk Mobelkunst gennem 40 aar: Kobenhavns Snedkerlaugs Mobeludstillinger 1927-1966, Teknologisk Instituts Forlag, 1987, p. 281, vol. 3 (1947-1956)

Nielson, Johan Møller, Wegner en Dansk Møbelkunstner, Gyldenal, 1965, pp. 70, 87, and 107

Olesen, Christian Holmsted, Wegner: Just One Good Chair, Design Museum Denmark, 2014, pp. 63 and 240

Wegner Møbelsnedkeri, Johannes Hansen, 1970, n.p.

Catalog Note:
Executed by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, this desk is one of few examples to feature a solid teak desktop.

Solid teak desk top in original finish shows consistent vintage patina, light scratching and wear, and two dark ink stains. Structurally sound and in overall very good vintage condition. Original key included.