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Set of four original CH24 Wishbone chairs by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. Lacquered oak frames with natural paper cord seats. Good vintage condition.
- Model: CH24 Wishbone Chair
- Designer: Hans J. Wegner
- Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Søn
- Material/finish: Lacquered oak frame; natural paper cord seat
- Dimensions: 45 cm H
- Condition: Good vintage condition
Design notes:
- Conceived within Wegner’s 1940s exploration of Danish interpretations of Ming Dynasty chairs; the CH24 was designed in 1949 and, from 1950, produced in partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn.
- The back- and armrest are formed as a single element with a steam-bent top rail.
- The characteristic Y-shaped central back support provides stability and comfortable support.
Craftsmanship:
- Production involves more than 100 steps, many carried out by hand.
- The hand-woven paper cord seat uses approximately 120 metres of cord and takes about an hour to complete, providing notable durability and stability.
Context:
- Wegner designed over 500 chairs, around 100 of which went into production, and his work has been widely recognised, with examples held in museum collections such as MoMA, New York.
- Model: CH24 Wishbone Chair
- Designer: Hans J. Wegner
- Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Søn
- Material/finish: Lacquered oak frame; natural paper cord seat
- Dimensions: 45 cm H
- Condition: Good vintage condition
Design notes:
- Conceived within Wegner’s 1940s exploration of Danish interpretations of Ming Dynasty chairs; the CH24 was designed in 1949 and, from 1950, produced in partnership with Carl Hansen & Søn.
- The back- and armrest are formed as a single element with a steam-bent top rail.
- The characteristic Y-shaped central back support provides stability and comfortable support.
Craftsmanship:
- Production involves more than 100 steps, many carried out by hand.
- The hand-woven paper cord seat uses approximately 120 metres of cord and takes about an hour to complete, providing notable durability and stability.
Context:
- Wegner designed over 500 chairs, around 100 of which went into production, and his work has been widely recognised, with examples held in museum collections such as MoMA, New York.
- Brand & Designer
- Hans J. Wegner
- Color
- Beige
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Material
- Oak
- Condition
- Excellent
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 55D 51H 76
Design Story
Hans Jørgensen Wegner is considered one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for redefining Scandinavian modernism through craftsmanship, simplicity, and an extraordinary understanding of wood.
Born in 1914 in Tønder, Wegner trained as a cabinetmaker before studying design in Copenhagen. That technical background shaped his philosophy for the rest of his career: furniture should be beautiful, functional, and constructed with complete honesty.
During the mid 20th century, Wegner became a central figure of Danish modern design, creating chairs that balanced sculptural elegance with everyday comfort. His most famous work, the Wishbone Chair, became an icon for its flowing organic form and hand woven paper cord seat. Across more than 500 chair designs, Wegner repeatedly explored how minimal structures could still feel warm and human.
Unlike many modernists who embraced industrial aesthetics, Wegner focused deeply on craftsmanship and natural materials. His furniture celebrated visible joints, smooth curves, and the tactile beauty of wood, making each piece feel timeless rather than fashionable.
Today, Hans J. Wegner’s designs remain among the most respected and collected pieces in Scandinavian furniture history. Whether in contemporary homes, luxury interiors, or design museums, his work continues to embody the idea that simplicity, when executed perfectly, can feel almost timeless.
Born in 1914 in Tønder, Wegner trained as a cabinetmaker before studying design in Copenhagen. That technical background shaped his philosophy for the rest of his career: furniture should be beautiful, functional, and constructed with complete honesty.
During the mid 20th century, Wegner became a central figure of Danish modern design, creating chairs that balanced sculptural elegance with everyday comfort. His most famous work, the Wishbone Chair, became an icon for its flowing organic form and hand woven paper cord seat. Across more than 500 chair designs, Wegner repeatedly explored how minimal structures could still feel warm and human.
Unlike many modernists who embraced industrial aesthetics, Wegner focused deeply on craftsmanship and natural materials. His furniture celebrated visible joints, smooth curves, and the tactile beauty of wood, making each piece feel timeless rather than fashionable.
Today, Hans J. Wegner’s designs remain among the most respected and collected pieces in Scandinavian furniture history. Whether in contemporary homes, luxury interiors, or design museums, his work continues to embody the idea that simplicity, when executed perfectly, can feel almost timeless.
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