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Hans J. Wegner
Large 'Architect's desk', model no. JH57
designed 1953
Teak, oak, chromium-plated steel.
72.7 x 216.5 x 95 cm (28 5/8 x 85 1/4 x 37 3/8 in.)
Executed by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Underside of tabletop branded with JOHANNES HANSEN/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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The present model was exhibited at the 'Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild', Forum, Copenhagen, 16-26 September 1954, stand 23.
The present lot is one of only a few large examples of the Architect's desk produced with a teak desktop.
The present lot is one of only a few large examples of the Architect's desk produced with a teak desktop.