91 - HANS J. WEGNER (Denmark, 1914–2007) for Fritz Hansen.

HANS J. WEGNER (Denmark, 1914–2007) for Fritz Hansen. “FH4104” Chair, Denmark, 1970. Wood and 100% wool upholstery Signed. In very good condition. Measurements: 72 x 48 x 53 cm. An organically designed chair with a wooden frame, a padded seat, and curved armrests that define an enveloping silhouette—a hallmark of Hans J. Wegner’s formal exploration. Its three-legged configuration lends visual lightness and a unique structural quality, while the continuity of the lines between the backrest and armrests reflects the designer’s attention to ergonomics and artisanal detail. The FH4104 is part of the renewal of postwar Danish furniture, a period in which Wegner explored the expressive possibilities of wood and the relationship between structure, comfort, and functional beauty. Produced by Fritz Hansen, it represents a lesser-known facet of their collaboration, in which formal refinement and construction quality combine to create a piece with a distinctly sculptural character. Hans J. Wegner (Tønder, Denmark, 1914–2007) was one of the leading figures of modern Danish design and a key figure in the Danish Modern movement. He trained as a cabinetmaker in H. F. Stahlberg’s workshop and later studied at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts (1936–1938). He worked alongside architects Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller on the furniture for Aarhus City Hall before establishing his own studio. Throughout his career, he designed nearly 500 chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (1949), the Peacock Chair (1947), and the Round Chair (1949). He received major awards, such as the Lunning Prize (1951), the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale (1954), and the Eckersberg Medal (1956). His work is represented in prominent international museum collections, including those of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen, Die Neue Sammlung in Munich, and the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein. In very good condition.