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Carl Hansen & Søn CH24 Wishbone chair, white oiled oak - natural cord
Carl Hansen & Søn CH24 Wishbone chair, white oiled oak - natural cord
Carl Hansen & Søn CH24 Wishbone chair, white oiled oak - natural cord
Carl Hansen & Søn CH24 Wishbone chair, white oiled oak - natural cord

CH24 Wishbone chair, white oiled oak - natural cord

Carl Hansen & Søn

$1,071.00

Carl Hansen & Søn
CH24 Wishbone chair
$1,071.00


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Description

The CH24 chair, also known as Wishbone, is a true Danish design classic. Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949, the Wishbone chair has been produced by Carl Hansen & Søn since 1950.

When designing the CH24 chair, Wegner wanted to combine the backrest and armrests into one single piece. To support the steam-bent top, he developed the classic Y-shaped back, which earned the chair the name Wishbone. The end result was an elegant and graceful chair with seating comfort in a class of its own.

The manufacturing process of the Wishbone chair involves more than 100 steps, most of which are still made by hand. The hand-woven seat alone takes a skilled craftsman about one hour and 120 meters of paper cord to make. The carefully finished Wishbone is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and Danish design.

Colour
White oiled oak, natural
Width
21.65 in (55 cm)
Depth
20.08 in (51 cm)
Height
29.92 in (76 cm)
Seat height
17.72 in (45 cm)
Frame material
White oiled oak
Seat material
Paper cord

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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  • F

    Tavira, Portugal

    1

    A month and a half later I still don't have the chairs. I've contacted customer service many times and they are unable to give me any update and keep telling me "they're looking into it". I would never order from here again and wouldn't recommend doing so if you are excited about receiving said items.

    133 days ago

  • P

    Finland

    5

    Ihana, täydellinen

    155 days ago

Excellent

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