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1950
Hans J. Wegner
CH22 LOUNGE CHAIR
CH22 Lounge Chair designed in 1950 is an early design that displays Hans J. Wegner’s natural flair for
honest craftsmanship and passion for subtle intricacies in materials and techniques. The lounge chair
features Wegner’s characteristic armrests, an envelope-woven paper cord seat, and a distinctive back
shell in form-pressed veneer with striking oblong cover caps. The chair’s refined joinery is evident in
the finger-jointed corners of the seat frame, with the front legs locking into wooden wedges in colour
contrasting that of the frame. Today, while parts of the production process have been modernised, the
CH22 Lounge Chair is still manufactured as when Wegner oversaw initial production at the Hansen
family facilities in 1950, with expert hand craftsmanship employed from assembly through to surface
treatment and seat weaving.
Signature details
and subtle intricacies
1950
Hans J. Wegner
CH25 LOUNGE CHAIR
A testament to
Wegner’s visionary
approach
One of the first masterpieces Hans J. Wegner created exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1950, the
CH25 Lounge Chair is characterised by laid-back, welcoming elegance and considered detailing,
showcasing the young Wegner’s considerable talents as both designer and cabinetmaker. One of
Wegner’s recognisable hallmarks is the advanced and technically demanding weaving central to the
lounge chair, whose seat and back feature double-woven paper cord. The design bears similarities to
the informal deckchairs of the era. The backwards-slanting front legs and armrests, the double-curved
seat, the curve continuing down through the rear legs, and the angled backrest are all ingenious
elements in their own right that come together in a dynamic result.
CH22 Lounge Chair
Wood: walnut oil. Paper cord: natural
CH25 Lounge Chair, CH004 Nesting Tables
Wood: oak soap. Paper cord: natural
