ch07 lounge chair
by Hans Wegner, from Carl Hansen & Son
ch07 lounge chair
Design Hans Wegner, 1963
Form-pressed plywood, upholstery
Made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son
The Hans Wegner three-legged shell chair was originally introduced in 1963. A few limited series were produced, but the project soon came to a stand still. The chair was relaunched in 1997 and after 34 years of oblivion the chair finally got its breakthrough. As a curiosity, it is worth mentioning that one of the original shell chairs from the 60s sold for $20,000 at Christies in London in 1999.
Seat and back are made of formpressed plywood shells. The 3 legs consist of a laminated construction, the 2 front legs are made of one continuous piece and the hind leg is a separate element. To enhance the comfort, Wegner has added 2 upholstered cushions which are fastened to the shell with screws from the back. In spite of its three-legs it stands well on the floor and does not easily topple over. Although it is low and does not feature armrests it is easy to get up by seizing the front edge and pulling oneself up. It is elegant as a soloist as well as in groups of 2, 3 or more. In 1999 the chair was given the highest possible grade in The Technological Institute of Denmark's test program.
Quick-ship versions available.
29.1" h | 32.7" d | 36.2" w | seat: 13.8" h
Form-pressed plywood, upholstery
Made in Denmark by Carl Hansen & Son
The Hans Wegner three-legged shell chair was originally introduced in 1963. A few limited series were produced, but the project soon came to a stand still. The chair was relaunched in 1997 and after 34 years of oblivion the chair finally got its breakthrough. As a curiosity, it is worth mentioning that one of the original shell chairs from the 60s sold for $20,000 at Christies in London in 1999.
Seat and back are made of formpressed plywood shells. The 3 legs consist of a laminated construction, the 2 front legs are made of one continuous piece and the hind leg is a separate element. To enhance the comfort, Wegner has added 2 upholstered cushions which are fastened to the shell with screws from the back. In spite of its three-legs it stands well on the floor and does not easily topple over. Although it is low and does not feature armrests it is easy to get up by seizing the front edge and pulling oneself up. It is elegant as a soloist as well as in groups of 2, 3 or more. In 1999 the chair was given the highest possible grade in The Technological Institute of Denmark's test program.
Quick-ship versions available.
29.1" h | 32.7" d | 36.2" w | seat: 13.8" h
$3,730.00 + free shipping
(These special chairs are hand-made in Denmark... Quick-ship options usually ship in 3-5 days. Please allow 8-12 weeks for custom configurations to be created, shipped and delivered)
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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 classics and continues to expand the collection with new designers. Classics like the Hans Wegner Wishbone chair have been in continuous production at Carl Hansen & Son and are hand crafted.
ch07 lounge chair
