Hans Wegner Dining Chairs

Wegner is the undisputed master of danish chair design.

Hans wegner dining chairs.

The core of hans j. Favorite add to peacock chair manuwoodencollection. Hans jørgensen wegner april 2 1914 january 26 2007 was a world renowned iconic danish furniture designer. His high quality and thoughtful work along with a concerted effort from several of his manufacturers contributed to the international popularity of mid century danish design his style is often described as organic functionality a modernist school with emphasis on functionality.

Christopher knight home francie fabric with walnut finish dining chairs 2 pcs set dark beige walnut. Hans wegner dining chairs model fh 1934 oiled beech and black aniline leather denmark 1960s. One of these chairs was the wishbone chair 1949 also known as the y or ch 24 which has been produced by the danish firm carl hansen søn since 1950. 7 of his iconic danish dining chairs replica.

In 1944 hans wegner began a series of chairs that were inspired by portraits of danish merchants sitting in ming chairs. Hans j wegner was the chair master and the greatest furniture designer of the 20th century. Hans wegner s furniture unites form and function. These small elegant dining chairs feature a solid wooden curved backrest.

5 out of 5 stars 163 163 reviews 1 600 00. 24 5ʺw 20ʺd 30 5ʺh dallas tx seating dining chairs four seat sofa by wegner for getama 4 900 7 000. Hans wegner round teak dining chairs a pair 8 available 7 500 set 8 500. Wishbone chair elbow chair kennedy armchair shell chair peacock chair pp58 chair ch33 chair are still popular.

In every design he places the highest demands on comfort and ergonomics. Wegner chairs have simple functional exterior with exquisite aesthetic details that bring organic and natural charm. Wegner furniture lies on his laser focus on displaying the essence of the pieces without being grandiose. Pair of danish modern hans wegner oak dining chairs ch 23 for carl hansen and son made in denmark midcentury55.

Scores of craftsmen can build you a chair but danish icon hans wegner earns the rare distinction of having created the chair. Wegner has designed countless chairs many of which such as the hans wegner wishbone chair wegner wing chair and wegner ch07 shell chair are internationally recognized classics. His round chair 1949 with its single curved back rail forming a parabola of finely shaped wood was a stylish shot heard round the world which heralded the arrival of a major design talent and made danish design a cover story in the united states.