Carl Hansen Chair Wishbone
The wishbone chair was designed by hans j.
Carl hansen chair wishbone. This wishbone chair features the ch24 in various types of wood finishes. The chair wegner s best selling design is a notable example of danish furniture design. The wishbone chair was the first of wegner s chairs for carl hansen son debuting in 1949. In 1944 hans wegner began a series of chairs that were inspired by portraits of danish merchants sitting in ming chairs.
Wegner often referred to as the master of danish chair design. Wegner in 1950 and gets its name from the distinctive y shaped back. 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. Your wish for fun contemporary seating is granted with the carl hansen ch24 wishbone chair.
Wegner designed especially for carl hansen søn and has been in continuous production since 1950. He was one of the major contributors to what we now call danish design. The chair is named after the y or wishbone shaped backrest. The wishbone chair remains a classic to this day.
Danish designer hans wegner first introduced the beloved wishbone chair in 1949 in collaboration with carl hansen. The wishbone chair was designed by hans j. 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. It has been in continuous production at carl hansen søn since 1950 coveted by generations for its simplicity organic shape and timelessness.
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. Hans wegner was a world renowned danish furniture designer who designed and produced high quality and thoughtful work. Wegner often considered the master of danish chair design. The wishbone chair was one of the very first models hans j.
All wood used in the wegner wishbone chair by carl hansen son is sustainably sourced from danish and north american cherry and walnut sawmills. It is strong yet lightweight with a solid wood frame and a unique seat made by hand weaving more than 120 meters of. When you choose a carl hansen. The wishbone chair also known as the ch24 chair or y chair is a chair designed by hans wegner in 1949 for carl hansen søn the chair features a bentwood armrest and a paper cord rope seat in an woven envelope pattern.
One of these chairs was the wishbone chair 1949 also known as the y or ch 24 which has been produced by the danish firm carl hansen søn since 1950.