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Hans J. Wegner
CH24 WISHBONE CHAIR
The essence of
modern Danish
design
Hans J. Wegner designed the first model of the CH24 Wishbone Chair exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn
in 1949. With a form that is uniquely its own, the iconic Wishbone Chair by Wegner holds a special place
in the world of modern design.
When developing the CH24, Wegner experimented with combining the back- and armrest into a single
piece. To give stability to the steam-bent top and ensure comfortable support, Wegner developed the
characteristic Y-shaped back that the Wishbone Chair is named after. More than 100 steps are required
to manufacture each Wishbone Chair, most of which are carried out by hand. The hand woven seat
alone takes a skilled craftsman about one hour to create using approximately 120 metres of paper cord,
the impressive durability of which makes the chair strong and long-lasting. The Wishbone Chair offers
comfort and stability as well as satisfying aesthetic desires for distinctive, elegant form.
CH24 Wishbone Chair
Wood: oak soap. Paper cord: natural
CH24 Wishbone Chair
Wood: mahogany oil. walnut oil. Paper cord: natural
