Hans Wegner (1914-2007) Unique Desk 1938-39 executed by Cabinetmaker Planmøbel; M. Lauresen and I.C.A. Nielsen for Århus Town Hall, mahogany, sycamore, two tambour doors enclosing shelved compartments, two retractable platforms, glass and mahogany shelves, metal label to underside 'Ab2b 10' height 29 1/2in (75cm); 75in (190.5cm) x 37 1/2in (95cm) Fußnoten The present lot represents one of the very earliest designs by Hans Wegner. In 1927, aged 13, Wegner started his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker to Master H.F. Stahlberg. Following his qualification, he went on to study joinery at the Technical College in Copenhagen. As part of his studies, he was sent to the Museum of Decorative Art to analyze examples of furniture in the permanent collection. During this period of his studies, he became aware of the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibitions, and of the collaborative role in these exhibitions between both Master Cabinetmaker and designer. At this moment he resolved to become not only a craftsman, but also a designer, and to produce and sell his own works. In 1936 he enrolled at the School of Arts and Crafts, where he studied under Olga Mølgaard Nielsen. Just two years later, Wegner entered two furniture designs for the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition, a dining suite, and an easy chair, executed by Ove Lander. Later that year he moved to Århus, initially to work in the architectural offices of Erik Møller and Flemming Lassen but quickly became involved in the project for the new Århus Town Hall. Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller had won a competition for the commission, and in turn, selected the young Hans Wegner to work on the furniture designs for the interior. At the age of 24, and still one year away from graduating from the School of Arts and Crafts, Wegner moved to the drawing office of Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller to begin the design of the furniture for the company Planmøbel, Århus. Just two years later in 1940, Wegner would begin his fruitful relationship with the cabinetmakers Johannes Hansen that would last for the next 25 years, however, it was his brief and fortuitous commission for Århus Town Hall where the young designer first had the opportunity to display his exceptional talent to the world.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) Unique Desk 1938-39 executed by Cabinetmaker Planmøbel; M. Lauresen and I.C.A. Nielsen for Århus Town Hall, mahogany, sycamore, two tambour doors enclosing shelved compartments, two retractable platforms, glass and mahogany shelves, metal label to underside 'Ab2b 10' height 29 1/2in (75cm); 75in (190.5cm) x 37 1/2in (95cm) Fußnoten The present lot represents one of the very earliest designs by Hans Wegner. In 1927, aged 13, Wegner started his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker to Master H.F. Stahlberg. Following his qualification, he went on to study joinery at the Technical College in Copenhagen. As part of his studies, he was sent to the Museum of Decorative Art to analyze examples of furniture in the permanent collection. During this period of his studies, he became aware of the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibitions, and of the collaborative role in these exhibitions between both Master Cabinetmaker and designer. At this moment he resolved to become not only a craftsman, but also a designer, and to produce and sell his own works. In 1936 he enrolled at the School of Arts and Crafts, where he studied under Olga Mølgaard Nielsen. Just two years later, Wegner entered two furniture designs for the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition, a dining suite, and an easy chair, executed by Ove Lander. Later that year he moved to Århus, initially to work in the architectural offices of Erik Møller and Flemming Lassen but quickly became involved in the project for the new Århus Town Hall. Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller had won a competition for the commission, and in turn, selected the young Hans Wegner to work on the furniture designs for the interior. At the age of 24, and still one year away from graduating from the School of Arts and Crafts, Wegner moved to the drawing office of Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller to begin the design of the furniture for the company Planmøbel, Århus. Just two years later in 1940, Wegner would begin his fruitful relationship with the cabinetmakers Johannes Hansen that would last for the next 25 years, however, it was his brief and fortuitous commission for Århus Town Hall where the young designer first had the opportunity to display his exceptional talent to the world.
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