Armchair, "Peacock", Designed, 1947; produced 1950s
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We acquired this object in 2011
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- Object ID: 18794855
- Accession Number: 2011-35-1
- Acquired: 2011
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2Ek4e/
- Armchair, "Peacock", Designed, 1947; produced 1950s. Hans J. Wegner .Designed, 1947; produced 1950s. Solid ash, rope cord, and teak. From the collection of Jon N. Streep, given in his memory. 2011-35-1.
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- Designed by Hans J. Wegner
- Manufactured by Johannes Hansen Møbelsnedkeri A/S
- Manufactured by PP Møbler
Formed as a slatted back rest fanning out with spindles that resemble peacock feathers framed by a rounded crest rail ending in a rope cord seat. The legs of the chair tilt out slightly and are connected by a stretcher. Below the seat, two sticks rise up and are continued above by the arm support, where these two elements meet at an acute angle through the arm rests
This armchair is solid ash, rope cord, and teak with the following markings: Stamped on underside of seat: JOHANNES HANSEN COPENHAGEN DENMARK
. Its dimensions are: H x W x D: 109 x 77 x 54 cm (42 15/16 x 30 5/16 x 21 1/4 in.).
This armchair is from Denmark and dated Designed, 1947; produced 1950s
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From the collection of Jon N. Streep, given in his memory. Its provenance is 2011 from Paul Herring in memory of Jon N. Streep ; 1971 from the Estate of Jon N. Streep given to Paul and John Herring, The Collection of Jon N. Streep since he purchased it in the 1950's (Gift) We acquired this object in 2011.
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