Carl Hansen Chair Wishbone

Considered one of the most famous symbols of danish furniture design the ch24 is of course also known as the wishbone chair.
Carl hansen chair wishbone. Wegner in 1950 and gets its name from the distinctive y shaped back. Original article posted at architectural digest by hannah martin. Sleek forms inspired by the minimal designs of china s. Learn more about hans j.
Considered one of the most famous symbols of danish furniture design the ch24 is of course also known as the wishbone chair. This danish modern design classic was first designed by hans j. 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 16 most popular mid century modern chairs.
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. The wishbone chair by hans j. The wishbone chair was the first collaboration between wegner and maker carl hansen who has produced it since 1950. Ch24 wishbone chair wood carl hansen son danish design store is an authorized usa dealer for all carl hansen son products.
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. Your wish for fun contemporary seating is granted with the carl hansen ch24 wishbone chair. Wegner carl hansen søn carl hansen søn. Wegner designed especially for carl hansen søn and has been in continuous production since 1950.
Globally admired its elegant curved frame is often spotted in the world s best restaurants and hotels as well as homes all over the world. 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. Designed by hans j. The wishbone chair was one of the very first models hans j.
An effortlessly stylish piece the ch24 wishbone chair is light sculptural and now considered a design classic. The story behind this product h ans j. The wishbone chair is the last and most distinct of the series.