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CH327 DINING TABLE
TABLETOP Walnut, oil LEGS Oak, oil
CH29 SAWBUCK CHAIR
FRAME Beech, black SEAT Thor 301 leather
CH29
SAWBUCK CHAIR
Hans J. Wegner designed the Sawbuck Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1952, inspired by
the simple sawbucks or saw horses traditionally used by carpenters and woodcutters.
The ‘Sawbuck’ craftsmen tool is the functional origin of this classic chair,
yet its form is the very essence of lightness and style.
The Sawbuck Chair’s unique construction resulted in a
sturdy design that required fewer parts than traditional
chairs – yet enhanced user comfort with a wider seat front
and lightly reclined back.
The chair was taken out of production in the 1970s, and
relaunched 20 years later at the suggestion of Wegner’s
daughter Marianne, becoming an immediate success thanks
to its simple, comfort-driven structure and unique aesthetic.
