ch07 lounge chair

These chairs are most definitely timeless. The craftsmanship. The detail. The beauty. The comfort. Perfect. Get a pair. You won't be disappointed.

I love my ch07s! They are comfortable, elegant, sophisticated and welcoming in my home.

This is a classic piece that happens to be widely available as a copy for about 10% of the price here. I only mention this because I did consider this alternative when ordering ours from Hive. Upon receiving the piece (after waiting 3 months for Carl Hansen to build and ship it), I was convinced I made the right choice because it is perfect in every detail, true to the original Wegner design in every way. The classic design is truly beautiful because of the dimensions, materials used, chamfering of the wood, and tailoring of the inserts. All of these are compromised in the knockoffs that are available more cheaply and the Hive/Hansen version gives satisfaction whenever we come in contact with it either looking at it or sitting in it. The pricing is not cheap but we felt the value was there. Our chair was ordered in black with black leather inserts.

As an architect, I'm drawn towards unique form and I have a great respect for pioneering efforts in design and fabrication that pushes convention. The Shell Chair does just that. It's part of the molded-plywood movement, of course, but has an interesting way of inviting you to sit. Then you notice that it's got good angles, the right surfaces in the right places, and you might just stay awhile. We got the cowhide pads and it's important to know that each piece WILL be unique. The scale of the chair is larger than I imagined, too - simple forms are sometimes a bit deceptive. We are very happy with this addition to our living room.