ch46 armchair
by Hans Wegner from Carl Hansen & Son - sale
ch46 armchair
Design Hans Wegner, 1965
Hardwood, natural cord caning
Made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son
CH46 dates back to 1965 and is a smart and quite comfortable chair. A classic piece of Danish Modern designed by the masterful Hans wegner. Optional Loke leather seat cushion can be specified in a variety of color options. Also available without arms as the CH47 chair.
Hans J Wegner trained as a cabinet-maker before attending the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, where he later lectured from 1946 to 1953. From 1938 to 1942, he worked as a furniture designer in Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller's architectural practice. In 1943, he set up his own office in Gentofte and collaborated with Borge Mogensen in the design of an apartment shown at the 1946 Cabinetmakers' Exhibition in Copenhagen. Throughout his long career, he has designed furniture extensively for Johannes Hansen and Fritz Hansen. The Royal Society of Arts, London made him an 'Honorary Royal Designers for Industry' in 1959.
21.7" w | 20.1" d | 31.1" h | seat: 17.3" h | arms: 27.2" h
optional seat cushion: 21.8" w | 16.3" d
Hardwood, natural cord caning
Made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son
CH46 dates back to 1965 and is a smart and quite comfortable chair. A classic piece of Danish Modern designed by the masterful Hans wegner. Optional Loke leather seat cushion can be specified in a variety of color options. Also available without arms as the CH47 chair.
Hans J Wegner trained as a cabinet-maker before attending the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, where he later lectured from 1946 to 1953. From 1938 to 1942, he worked as a furniture designer in Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller's architectural practice. In 1943, he set up his own office in Gentofte and collaborated with Borge Mogensen in the design of an apartment shown at the 1946 Cabinetmakers' Exhibition in Copenhagen. Throughout his long career, he has designed furniture extensively for Johannes Hansen and Fritz Hansen. The Royal Society of Arts, London made him an 'Honorary Royal Designers for Industry' in 1959.
21.7" w | 20.1" d | 31.1" h | seat: 17.3" h | arms: 27.2" h
optional seat cushion: 21.8" w | 16.3" d
$1,572.50 + free shipping
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Hans Wegner
Hans Wegner’s thoughtful high quality work contributed to the popularity of Danish Modern design. His style is described as Organic Functionalism.
Carl Hansen & Son produces Danish Modern classics and continues to expand the collection with new designs. The CH24 Hans Wegner Wishbone chair has been in continuous production since 1949.