Carl Hansen Chair Wishbone
Wegner designed the very first model of the wishbone chair exclusively for carl hansen søn in 1949 since then this iconic chair has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Carl hansen chair wishbone. This original chair acquired its name due to the y wishbone shaped back and with its measured use of materials is a light sculptural. The wishbone chair was designed by hans j. The ch24 wishbone chair hans j. This chair is particularly suitable for the dining table and living room where its timeless elegance is convincing.
Though glossy blue may seem like a curious choice to adorn a chair that s celebrated for its un showiness crawford s edition is both charming and discrete. It has been in continuous production at carl hansen søn since 1950 coveted by each generation for its simplicity its tactility in material and shape and its sense of timelessness. Ch24 wishbone chair from carl hansen the characteristic y in the backrest of the ch24 ensures comfortable sitting while at the same time stabilising the steam curved backrest and is of course responsible for the chair s name. This wishbone chair features the ch24 in various types of wood finishes.
Considered one of the most famous symbols of danish furniture design the ch24 is of course also known as the wishbone chair. Ch24 wishbone chair by carl hansen. Wegner often considered the master of danish chair design. The wishbone chair remains a classic to this day.
Suitable for dining and relaxed seating the wishbone s frame is steam bent with gently rounded top pieces that provide freedom of movement and generous comfort making it an excellent piece. For the series wegner found inspiration in round wooden seats of ming china. A nordic design icon from tønder. Wegner designed especially for carl hansen søn and has been in continuous production since 1950.
The wishbone chair was one of the very first models hans j. Wegner birthday edition designed by ilse crawford in collaboration with carl hansen søn. When you choose a carl hansen søn product you gain more than just a piece of furniture. Manufactured by carl hansen son in denmark the wishbone chair is every inch the danish design classic and the company s best ever selling design.
All wood used in the wegner wishbone chair by carl hansen son is sustainably sourced from danish and north american cherry and walnut sawmills. The original wishbone chair was designed in 1949 by hans j wegner an iconic furniture classic also known as y chair his most commercially successful design. In 1948 holger hansen of carl hansen søn commissioned wegner to produce a chair similar to prior designs of the series. The carl hansen ch24 wishbone chair ch24 or y chair is a dining chair designed by hans j wegner in 1950.