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1950
Hans J. Wegner
CH26 CHAIR
1952
Hans J. Wegner
CH29 SAWBUCK CHAIR
Hans J. Wegner designed the CH29 Sawbuck Chair in 1952. His
inspiration was drawn from the sawbucks and sawhorses used by
carpenters and woodcutters – he added upholstered comfort to
ensure a unique touch. The seat is significantly wider at the front,
and the curved back ingeniously enhances comfort in various sitting
positions while providing a stylish expression.
Paying tribute
to a traditional
carpenter’s tool
The CH26 Chair by Wegner was put into production by Carl Hansen & Søn in close collaboration with
the Hans J. Wegner Design Studio and in exact accordance with Wegner’s original working drawing. The
chair is part of the First Master Pieces Wegner created for Carl Hansen & Søn. The first was the CH22
Lounge Chair, while Wegner also created a design for translating the lounge chair’s form into a chair,
the CH26. Yet he never actually manufactured a mock-up of the chair, and it remained unknown to the
public for decades until 2016 when Carl Hansen & Søn brought the CH26 design to life.
CH26 Chair, CH337 Dining Table
Wood: walnut oil. Paper cord: natural
CH29P Sawbuck Chair, CH006 Dining Table, BT1041 Calot Pendant
Wood: oak oil. Upholstery: Loke 7110
