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Hans Jorgen Wegner's Woven Chairs
Hans Jorgen Wegner's Woven Chairs
Danish furniture designer Hans Jorgen Wegner (1914-2007) learned woodworking as a boy, the son of a cobbler, in Tondern, in southern Denmark.
Wegner studied design in Copenhagen in 1938, then hired by Jacobsen and Erik Moller to design furniture for the town hall in Aarhus, Denmark.
Hans Wegner opened his design studio in 1943. Wegner was often called the master of the chair and created many chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn from 1949 until 1966.
Below you'll find Caning Canada's photos and information on the following Wegner pieces:
C.M. Madsen
W2 Dining Chairs
Carl Hansen & Søn
CH22 Lounge Chair
CH 23 Dining Chair
CH 24 Wishbone or "Y" Chair
CH 25 Lounge Chair or Easy Chair
France & Son
PP512 Folding Chair
Fredericia Furniture
J16 Rocking Chair
Getama
Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard
Johannes Hansen
JH 503 Armchair with Cane Seat - The Chair or Round Chair
JH 539 Stool in Teak and Cane
CH22 Lounge Chair
CH22 Lounge Chair
The CH22 lounge chair is a timeless furniture design masterpiece that has captivated people's hearts since its introduction in 1950.
It is a part of Hans J. Wegner's debut collection for Carl Hansen & Son, and it quickly became one of his most popular designs.
The CH22 lounge chair is renowned for its clean lines, minimalist form, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Wegner was a master of chair design, and the CH22 lounge chair is a testament to his talent. The chair's modern and timeless design makes it a perfect addition to any interior space.
The CH22 lounge chair has become an icon of Danish furniture design and is highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.
The CH22 lounge chair is a beautiful piece of furniture and a practical one.
It is lightweight, easy to move around, and can be used in various settings.
The chair's frame is made of solid wood, which provides durability and strength. The chair's seat is made of woven Danish paper cord, a natural, comfortable, and breathable material.
The chair's arms and legs are crafted with exquisite attention to detail, resulting in a piece of furniture that is not only beautiful but also incredibly sturdy.
After being out of the production line for several decades, Carl Hansen & Søn started producing Hans J. Wegner’s CH22 lounge chair again in 2016.
The chair has a large, distinctive wooden back with visible cover caps. On the sides, the arm support embraces the side stretcher and the seat frame only to expand to full width under the armrest to give it optimum support.
The Danish cord is woven down from the back around the seat frame and through a horizontal groove in the back rail.
The CH22 lounge chair is a stunning example of Wegner's philosophy of furniture design, functionality, simplicity, and natural materials.
The chair's organic form and fluid lines are inspired by the shape of the human body, making it extremely comfortable. The woven paper cord seat conforms to the body's shape, providing optimal support and comfort.
In conclusion, the CH22 lounge chair is a true masterpiece of furniture design. It is a timeless piece combining comfort, functionality, and aesthetics in a way only Wegner could achieve.
The chair is a testament to the enduring quality of Danish furniture design and remains one of Wegner's most sought-after designs today.
Dimensions:
27.4" W x 24.2" D x 28.6" H
Seat: 14.5" H
CH 23 Dining Chair
CH 23 Dining Chair
Hans J. Wegner was a Danish designer who left an indelible mark on modern furniture. One of his most iconic designs is the CH 23 dining chair, which he designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1950 at 35.
The CH 23 chair is a testament to Wegner's exceptional craftsmanship, design sensibility, and attention to detail.
The CH 23 dining chair is a classic example of Wegner's "organic functionalism" style, emphasizing natural materials, clean lines, and functionality.
When first released, made from teak, the chair was a bestseller. However, it was pulled from production in the 1960s and rereleased in 2017, made from oak or American walnut.
One of the most striking features of the CH 23 chair is the elegant cruciform cover caps that conceal the screws that hold the chair together. These cover caps are not just decorative but also serve a functional purpose, as they protect the screws from dirt and dust, ensuring the chair's longevity.
The chair has arched back legs that increase the chair's stability. The front legs are tapered, giving the chair a sleek and modern look.
The CH 23 chair also features a double-rail woven seat made of a paper cord woven by hand. This technique adds visual interest and provides comfort and durability as the paper cord adapts to the user's body over time.
Despite its simplicity, the CH 23 chair incorporates many sophisticated details that testify to Wegner's skill as a designer. The chair's timeless design continues to be popular more than 70 years after its release.
In conclusion, the CH 23 dining chair is a remarkable piece of furniture that showcases Hans J. Wegner's exceptional design skills. Its elegant and functional design and natural materials make it a classic example of Danish modern furniture. Whether used in a dining room, office, or living space, the CH 23 chair is a beautiful and practical addition to any interior design.
Dimensions:
19.8" W x 19.8" D x 30.9" H
Seat: 17.5" H
CH 24 Wishbone or "Y" Chair
CH 24 Wishbone or "Y" Chair
The CH 24 Wishbone or “Y” Chair is the most famous and sold chair designed by Wegner originally released in 1949.
The chair is part of the "Chinese chairs" series, which was inspired by portraits of Danish merchants sitting in Ming chairs.
When designing the CH 24, Wegner combined the back- and armrest into a single piece. The steam-bent top provides stability and comfortable support.
The Wishbone Chair is named after the characteristic Y-shaped back developed by Wegner.
The easiest way to spot a replica is by looking at the curved top rail. The real Wishbone has no joins.
Curved, tapered dowels support the seat of the true Wishbone chair.
Dimensions:
21.66" W x 19.69" D x 19.69" H
I've been waiting for what seems like forever for the Wishbone to be released in my favourite pattern!
Carl Hansen has released the birthday edition of the Wishbone chair woven in the no-nail Danish cord pattern.
I love it, and I hope you love it too as Caning Canada is now offering to restore the Wishbone chairs in the birthday edition pattern.
CH 25 Lounge Chair or Easy Chair
CH 25 Lounge Chair or Easy Chair
Beautiful from all angles — “A chair is to have no backside,” said Hans J. Wegner, designer of the Easy Chair. “It should be beautiful from all sides and angles.”
The introduction caused a stir due to Wegner’s choice of materials on the backrest and seat. The woven paper cord replaces seagrass developed during World War II and was not used in furniture prior.
The Danish cord material had impressive tensile strength and offered optimal durability, lasting over 50 years with proper care and maintenance.
The CH25 lounge chair was very popular and has been in continuous production since 1950.
Dimensions:
28" W x 29" D x 29" H
I'm amazed when I replace old, stained, and discoloured material with a freshly woven surface.
The privilege and honour I feel to breathe new life into these masterpieces are genuinely wonderful.
The exactness of these pieces to receive material is sometimes beyond my comprehension.
They are so precise and perfect in their seeming simplicity.
PP512 Folding Chair France & Son
PP512 Folding Chair France & Son
In 1929 architect Mies van der Rohe exhibited his iconic ‘folding chair’ in the German Pavilion at the Barcelona World’s Fair. It was constructed of steel and unable to fold as the crosspieces were welded.
The PP512 Folding Chair was designed 20 years later by Wegner with the Barcelona Chair in mind.
The above chair owner believed it to be a Wegner, although I didn't see a stamp. I've been told it is a Yugoslavian folding chair or a replica.
The wooden handles serve as hand rests but intersect with the cane or Danish cord, creating aesthetic pleasure.
When hanging folded on the wall, it becomes a piece of art. When folded, the seat support pivots upwards, guided along a track cut into the inner side of the chair’s legs.
The back legs arc to form the support for the seat woven through a slot cut through the frame.
Dimensions:
Size: 33.5 H x 28 W x 29.5 D
Seat Height: 16.5"
Weight: 29 lbs
Materials: Mahogany Frame
J16 Rocking Chair
J16 Rocking Chair
Hans Wegner's Gyngestol / Rocking Chair J16 was inspired by traditional Windsor and Shaker furniture. The J16 chair was designed for Fredericia Furniture with a slotted back to weave the Danish cord in front of the vertical back rails.
After a process to make the chair easier to produce and with help from Danish designer Børge Mogensen, production started in 1944.
The pictured chair is available for purchase in on shop.
Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard by Hans Wegner for Getama
Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard by Hans Wegner for Getama
The elegantly shaped double bed model GE 701 was designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s and produced by Getama.
The headboard is made of woven binding cane and has floating side tables with black glass removable shelves on each side of the bed.
The Chair or Round Chair JH 503 Armchair with Cane Seat
The Chair or Round Chair JH 503 Armchair with Cane Seat
JH 503 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 and made in Denmark by Johannes Hansen. Wegner's JH 503, known as the 'round chair' or simply 'the chair.'
The backrest is carved from a single piece of solid teak, joined seamlessly to the armrests by precisely-fitted finger joints with a handwoven cane seat.
Dimensions:
24.4" W x 18.9" D x 29.9" H
Seat H. 18 in
