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Carl Hansen & Søn CH20 Elbow chair, oiled oak - cognac leather Thor 307
Carl Hansen & Søn CH20 Elbow chair, oiled oak - cognac leather Thor 307
Carl Hansen & Søn CH20 Elbow chair, oiled oak - cognac leather Thor 307

CH20 Elbow chair, oiled oak - cognac leather Thor 307

Carl Hansen & Søn

$1,210.00

Carl Hansen & Søn
CH20 Elbow chair
$1,210.00


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Description

The story of Carl Hansen & Søn’s Elbow chair isn’t quite traditional: Hans J. Wegner designed the chair already in 1956, but after crafting two prototypes, Wegner set the chair aside in his archives. Nearly half a century later, in 2005, the chair was put into production for the first time by Carl Hansen & Søn. In the same year, the Elbow chair won the ICFF Editors Award in New York and since then it has redeemed its position as a modern design classic.

The elegant Elbow chair is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship: the solid wood backrest is bent in shape with steam, and the skillfully crafted rail construction under the leather-upholstered seat is unique. Made by hand in Denmark, the stackable Elbow chair offers great comfort and perfect support for the back and makes an ideal dining chair in homes and restaurants alike.

Colour
Oiled oak, cognac
Width
54 cm
Depth
47 cm
Height
73 cm
Seat height
46 cm
Base material
Oiled solid oak
Backrest material
Oiled solid oak
Seat material
Thor 307 leather, HR foam
Stackable
Yes

Hans J. Wegner

Hans J. Wegner (1914–2007) is a world-famous Danish designer known especially for his numerous chair designs. Wegner had a special ability to combine functionality and aesthetics; many of his designs are characterized by playful or poetic features.

Born in Tønder, southern Denmark, Wegner developed a fascination for wood as a material already as a child: he enjoyed wood carving and often spent time in museums, looking for inspiration for his sculptures, and he even took up an apprenticeship with master cabinetmaker H. F. Stahlberg at a young age. Although Wegner began his career as a carpenter in the 1930s, in 1936 he decided to study design – a decision the modern design world is very happy for. Wood remained Wegner's favourite material throughout his prolific career, and most of his chairs are made of wood with the natural material often playing the main role in the design.

Wegner considered ergonomics to be one of the most essential aspects of designing a chair – after all, it was a piece of furniture with which the human body could be in contact for long periods of time. During his career spanning several decades, Wegner designed up to 500 different chair models, many of which have become coveted design classics not only due to their beautiful design but also their superb functionality. Perhaps the most famous of his design is the Wishbone chair, which has been in continuous production since 1950.

Wegner is known as one of the pioneers of Danish modernism and one of the key figures of the Golden Age of Nordic design. During his career, he received a multitude of design awards, including the Lunning Prize as well as the Grand Prix in the Milan Triennale in 1951, the Prince Eugen Medal in 1961 and the C. F. Hansen Medal in 1980.

Would you like to read more about Hans J. Wegner and his work? Discover our books:
Wegner: Just One Good Chair

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  • Equal opportunities for all employees
  • Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
  • Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
  • Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
  • Transparent supply chain
  • Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
  • Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
  • Support for community involvement in the supply chain
  • Direct suppliers audited and certified
  • Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
  • No incineration or landfilling of returned items
  • No use of endangered species as materials
  • No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
  • The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
  • Material-efficient and ecological packaging
  • No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
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  • Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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