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2013
Tadao Ando
TA001P DREAM CHAIR
In 2013, the acclaimed Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed the TA001P Dream Chair for
Carl Hansen & Søn to tribute Hans J. Wegner, seeking to capture the sculptural minimalism that
defined Wegner’s work. This chair’s sculptural appeal is captivating and comforting – the perfect place
to dream away the hours. True to Wegner’s mantra, the chair is designed to be enjoyed from all angles.
To create the necessary characteristics of a chair from the fewest possible parts, Ando and the
Carl Hansen & Søn cabinetmakers used three-dimensional veneer that can be curved along two
axles during moulding. Pushing the size and curvature of the veneer sheet beyond what was thought
possible, Ando succeeded in creating a dreamlike form both in its construction and soothing aesthetic.
1945
Vilhelm Lauritzen
VLA76 FOYER CHAIR
Recreated in close collaboration with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects,
the Foyer Chair is a series of three designs Vilhelm Lauritzen custom
crafted for Copenhagen’s Radiohuset for national Danish broadcaster
Danmarks Radio. Today the heritage-listed building from 1945 is one
of the finest examples of Danish Functionalism. Simple yet well-
considered, the Foyer Chair has been adapted to meet modern
needs for comfort and function while preserving the original design.
Characterised by a unique interplay between its solid oak frame,
upholstered seat, and slanted backrest, the chair is assembled from
three parts and hand polished to prevent visible transitions.
A unique interplay
between wood and
upholstery
TAOO1P Dream Chair
Wood: walnut oil. Upholstery: Sif 98
VLA76 Foyer Chair, VLA77 Foyer Sofa
Wood: oak oil. Upholstery: Sif 90
