Carl Hansen Chair Wishbone
The wishbone chair was one of the very first models hans j.
Carl hansen chair wishbone. The 16 most popular mid century modern chairs. Wegner in 1950 and gets its name from the distinctive y shaped back. 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. The son of a shoemaker wegner was trained as a cabinetmaker before attending the school of arts and crafts in copenhagen after which he began his career as an architect.
Considered one of the most famous symbols of danish furniture design the ch24 is of course also known as the wishbone chair. Considered one of the most famous symbols of danish furniture design the ch24 is of course also known as the wishbone chair. In 1944 wegner began a series of chairs inspired by a portrait of danish merchants sitting in traditional ming chairs. Wegner carl hansen søn carl hansen søn.
Wegner designed especially for carl hansen søn and has been in continuous production since 1950. Ch24 wishbone chair wood carl hansen son danish design store is an authorized usa dealer for all carl hansen son products. At the copenhagen cabinetmakers guild exhibition in 1947 holger hansen son of cabinetmaker carl hansen met hans wegner a young designer making radical new furnishings. Each piece of carl hansen søn furniture embodies the rich heritage of this family owned and operated.
Wegner designed the very first model of the wishbone chair exclusively for carl hansen søn in 1949 since then this iconic chair has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950. Your wish for fun contemporary seating is granted with the carl hansen ch24 wishbone chair. The story behind this product h ans j. Original article posted at architectural digest by hannah martin.
The wishbone chair is the last and most distinct of the series. An effortlessly stylish piece the ch24 wishbone chair is light sculptural and now considered a design classic. The wishbone chair by hans j. Sleek forms inspired by the minimal designs of china s.
Hans wegner s wishbone chair still feels fresh 70 years after its debut to celebrate the wishbone s 70th anniversary carl hansen søn s third generation ceo knud erik hansen shares some of the secrets behind the beloved chair. Designed by hans j. Learn more about hans j.