Description:
Five Hans Wegner "The" Chairs
Teak and caning
Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
All with re-caned seats, one with caning on the backrest, one repaired at backrest, ht. 30, wd. 25 in.
Provenance: Estate of Mary Newman.
Estimate $3,500-5,500
Wear consistent with age, one with backrest repair.
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Keywords
Johannes Hansen, Mary Newman, Denmark20th Century Design
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