Lot 240
AT 309
Hans J. Wegner (Denmark, 1914 - 2007)
1959
Teak, oak, brass
178/228(W) x 86(D) x 72(H) cm
Estimate
TWD 190,000-280,000
HKD 49,000-72,000
USD 6,300-9,300
Sold Price
TWD 240,000
HKD 62,176
USD 7,976
+ OVERVIEW
Among the classic pieces by Wegner “The Chair” created in 1949 is believed to be the legend in the world of single chairs. Presented with the simplest structure as well as a round, smooth shape, it was highly praised on the furniture magazines in the U.S.A. the next year. In 1960, it was chosen by J. F. Kennedy as the chair for the first televised presidential debate, and has since gained great fame. This single chair is now collected by National Museum of American History – Smithsonian, Washington DC. The auction item is made of other material, as well as popular when it was first created.
Modern & Contemporary Asian Art
Ravenel Spring Auction 2017 Taipei
Sunday, June 4, 2017, 2:00pm