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1960
Hans J. Wegner
CH388 DINING TABLE
1952
Arne Jacobsen
AJ52 SOCIETY TABLE
The small CH388 Dining Table designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960 has a round wooden table top
supported by two trestles with round legs and a uniquely shaped rail. The result is a well-thought-
out composition that still seems extremely modern today. The round table top is of solid oak with a
vertical edge. The cylindrical, removable stainless steel legs meet the floor with visible floor protectors
with a slight, rounded edge on the side. The legs are attached to the table top and the two rails for
maximum stability.
A fluid fusion of Bauhaus, functionalism, and industrial design, this exquisitely crafted desk is made from
timeless materials. The AJ52 Society Table is an enduring example of Arne Jacobsen’s functionalist
approach to design. The pioneering architect created the piece in 1952 as part of a complete office
furniture set for the American Scandinavian Foundation’s New York office, commissioned by the large
shipyard Burmeister & Wain. Jacobsen harnessed brand-new techniques and materials to create the
slender writing desk, which features a fine-structured leather top that wraps tightly around a tubular
metal frame. A conical desk lamp in brushed stainless steel is a flawless addition to the design, as is the
glass-fronted, wood-and-veneer letter compartment. Beneath the table, a six-drawer unit, suspended
from fine metal tubes – a feature that adds to the desk’s air of lightness.
A bold fusion
of aesthetics
CH388 Dining Table, CH88 Chair, CH53 Footstool
Wood: oak oil. Frame: stainless steel
AJ52 Society Table, BM0865 Daybed, MO310 Table Lamp
Wood: walnut oil. Upholstery: Freja 2002. Frame: stainless steel
