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About this piece
Authentic pair of CH28 armchairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Crafted in solid timber with sculptural, tapered lines and carefully balanced proportions, the CH28 is among Wegner’s most considered lounge chair designs. This matched pair presents with warm tan upholstery and crisp frame geometry, reflecting the material quality and craftsmanship associated with Carl Hansen & Søn.
Details
- Designer: Hans J. Wegner
- Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark
- Model: CH28 armchair
- Production: Contemporary
- Materials: Solid timber frames; tan upholstery
- Configuration: Matched, factory serial-numbered pair
- Dimensions: TBC
Condition
- Excellent used condition
- Frames present cleanly with minimal wear
- Timber surfaces in excellent order
- Cushions supportive; upholstery in very good condition with only minimal signs of use
Provenance
- One chair retains its original Carl Hansen & Søn metal maker’s plate
- The second chair has lost its plate over time (common with adhesive-backed labels)
- Both chairs retain factory-engraved serial numbers in the timber, the primary identifier used by Carl Hansen & Søn for production tracking and authenticity
Details
- Designer: Hans J. Wegner
- Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark
- Model: CH28 armchair
- Production: Contemporary
- Materials: Solid timber frames; tan upholstery
- Configuration: Matched, factory serial-numbered pair
- Dimensions: TBC
Condition
- Excellent used condition
- Frames present cleanly with minimal wear
- Timber surfaces in excellent order
- Cushions supportive; upholstery in very good condition with only minimal signs of use
Provenance
- One chair retains its original Carl Hansen & Søn metal maker’s plate
- The second chair has lost its plate over time (common with adhesive-backed labels)
- Both chairs retain factory-engraved serial numbers in the timber, the primary identifier used by Carl Hansen & Søn for production tracking and authenticity
- Brand & Designer
- Carl Hansen & Søn
- Color
- Beige
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Material
- Other Wood
- Condition
- Excellent
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 55D 50H 75
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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