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A piece of
minimalism
The beauty of
natural materials
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable CH20 Elbow Chair in 1956. After crafting two prototypes, he set
the production-intensive chair design aside in his archives, where it remained for nearly half a century.
The Elbow Chair’s characteristic steam-bent backrest is crafted from a single piece of solid wood. The
chair’s unique rail construction under the seat in form-pressed veneer adds optimal stability with a light
and floating expression above the legs.
1956
Hans J. Wegner
CH20 ELBOW CHAIR
1950
Hans J. Wegner
CH23 CHAIR
The CH23 Chair was one of the first chairs Hans J. Wegner designed for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1950, as
one of the First Master Pieces including the CH22 Lounge Chair, the CH24 Wishbone Chair, the CH25
Lounge Chair, and the CH26 Chair. The pieces were unique and set new standards for modern furniture
design with their artistic expression and ergonomic forms. Although the CH23 chair may appear
uncomplicated at first glance, it incorporates many fine, sophisticated details, among them the elegant
cruciform cover caps in the backrest, a unique hand woven seat and arched rear legs that ensure
optimal stability.
CH20 Elbow Chair
Wood: oak oil. Upholstery: Sif 90
CH23 Chair
Wood: oak soap. Paper cord: natural
