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The master of chairs: Hans J. Wegner
The son of a cobbler, Hans J. Wegner began his apprenticeship as a carpenter at just 14 years old. He went on to become one of the leading figures of Scandinavian furniture design, creating more than 500 chair models over the course of his career. Today, Wegner is best known for his iconic Wishbone Chair, which has been in continuous production since 1950.
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Dictionary of Nordic design: Carl Hansen & Søn
Carl Hansen & Søn is probably best known for the CH24 chair designed by Hans J. Wegner, which also goes by the name Wishbone. Discover with us the history of the beloved brand and its iconic and poetic products, essential examples of Danish design.
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British designer Ilse Crawford dressed the 70-year-old Wishbone in brand new hues
Danish brand Carl Hansen & Søn invited interior and product designer Ilse Crawford to create new colorways for the iconic Wishbone chair, which has been in production for over 70 years. In 2022, the Hans J. Wegner classic is introduced in Crawford’s modern palette inspired by the unique beauty of the Nordics.
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What’s new: Fredericia's Wegner Ox chair
Designed by Hans J. Wegner, one of the top names in Danish design, the Wegner Ox chair is a real statement piece of furniture that differed from the mainstream of Scandinavian design even at the time of its creation.
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