Carl Hansen Hans Wegner Chair
The wishbone chair was the first of wegner s chairs for carl hansen son debuting in 1949.
Carl hansen hans wegner chair. Wegner we also produce works by renowned design masters such as arne jacobsen børge mogensen ole wanscher kaare klint poul kjærholm mogens koch bodil kjær and tadao ando. In 1944 wegner began a series of chairs inspired by a portrait of danish merchants sitting in traditional ming chairs. You can also choose to mix and match the woods used with the back and the wooden seat made from one type of wood and the frame from another. Wegner anses som en af de mest anerkendte og kreative danske møbeldesignere.
The elbow chair is stackable with an elliptical steam bent backrest sculpted from a single piece of wood and a seat made of 14 layers of laminated veneer. All wood used in the wegner wishbone chair by carl hansen son is sustainably sourced from danish and north american cherry and walnut sawmills. Hansen medaillen i 1982 og the 8th. Wegner s ch23 dining chair one of the first pieces of furniture wegner designed exclusively for carl hansen søn in 1950 is back in production.
Buy ch07 shell chair carl hansen søn design hans wegner 1963 the ch07 also known as shell chair and tripod is one of the most original chairs designed by hans wegner. The chair s upholstery is available in both fabric and leather. The wishbone chair remains a classic to this day. The wishbone chair is the last and most distinct of the series.
The piece is a testament to artisanal vision and sophisticated technique. The chair was designed by hans j. Design hans j. The world s largest manufacturer of furniture designed by hans j.
Created in 1963 the ch07 chair experienced a short commercial career because of its very high cost of production. The wishbone chair was the first collaboration between wegner and maker carl hansen who has produced it since 1950. 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. Han har modtaget flere designanerkendelser herunder lunningprisen i 1951 grand prix prisen på la triennale di milano i 1951 det kongelige danske kunstakademis eckersberg medaille i 1956 den svenske pris prins eugens medalje i 1961 møbelprisen i 1980 c.