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Hans J. Wegner
CH445 WING CHAIR
CH446 FOOTSTOOL
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Hans J. Wegner
CH468 OCULUS CHAIR
Hans J. Wegner’s CH445 Chair, designed in 1960, also known as the Wing Chair is a fully upholstered
lounge chair that rests on a stainless steel frame. The lounge chair, with its distinctive lines and pleasant
seating comfort, is a fine example of how a high-backed chair should be, according to Wegner. Under
the upholstery, a solid beech frame gives the chair strength and durability. The slender, round stainless
steel frame has front legs that tilt slightly forward while the rear legs protrude far back so that the chair
will not tip over despite its reclining position. Four small steel cone-shaped elements link the upper part
of the chair with the frame. The matching CH446 Footstool can be added for extended comfort.
The production history of Hans J. Wegner’s CH468 Oculus Chair is a little out of the ordinary. While
visiting Wegner’s design studio, Carl Hansen & Søn became very interested in some photos and a small
clay lounge chair model. When Wegner’s technical drawings of the chair were retrieved, and Carl Hansen
& Søn was given the opportunity to study a full-size prototype of the chair manufactured in 1960, it
became possible to start production of the Oculus Chair in 2010. Oculus is the Latin word for eye and
refers to the eye-shaped stitching in the chair’s back upholstery. The design ensures that the shoulder
blades can fall back comfortably into the chair, creating rest for the neck and back. The sleek-looking
stainless steel frame with sloping legs emphasises the impressive upholstered upper chair shape. The
CH468 Oculus Chair is available with the matching CH446 Footstool for added comfort.
CH446 Wing Chair, CH446 Footstool, CH008 Coffee Table
Upholstery: Zero 002. Frame: stainless steel
CH468 Oculus Chair, CH004 Nesting Tables
Upholstery: Clara 793. Frame: stainless steel
