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CH327 DINING TABLE
TABLETOP + LEGS Oak, soap
CH24 WISHBONE CHAIR 1X FRAME Beech, olive green SEAT Natural paper cord
1X FRAME Beech, red brown SEAT Natural paper cord
2X FRAME Oak, soap SEAT Natural paper cord
CH24
WISHBONE CHAIR
One of the very first models Hans J. Wegner designed especially for Carl Hansen & Søn,
the CH24, or Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since 1950.
This chair’s lightness and sculptural shape capture the very essence of
modern Danish design, timelessness and universal appeal.
With an unprecedented form that is uniquely its own, the
iconic work – inspired by portraits of Danish merchants
sitting in Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs – holds a special
place in the world of modern design.
Wegner took a giant leap in furniture design with the CH24,
combining the top rails and arms into a single piece. To give
stability to this steam-bent top and ensure comfortable
support, Wegner developed the characteristic Y-shaped back
that earned the chair its famous nickname.
Many view the CH24 as an ideal chair as it fulfills functional
demands for comfort and stability as well as aesthetic desires
for distinctive, beautiful form. In other words: it captures the
essence of modern Danish design.
More than 100 operations are required to manufacture each
chair, with most carried out by hand. The envelope-woven seat
alone takes a skilled craftsman about one hour to create using
approximately 120 meters of paper cord, whose impressive
durability makes the chair strong and long lasting.
