Hans Wegner Shell Chair

Specifications

• True to original, Seat and back are made of formpressed plywood shells. The 3 legs consist of a laminated construction, the 2 front legs are made of one continuous piece and the hind leg is a separate element. To enhance the comfort, the design has added 2 upholstered cushions which are fastened to the shell with screws from the back.
• Wooden Veneer is First and Seconds grade American Timber.  FAS boards are certified to be only the best cuts from the log and produce the least amount of knots.  These are sourced exclusively from USA, Canadian and Brazilian companies including Midwest Walnut Company®, Lehmonn Lumber® and Hartzell Hardwoods®.
• Wood is finished with a final application of Italian Lacquer.  This protects the wood and gives it the most natural look possible, ensuring the colour will not fade over time.  A total of 4 coats are applied.
• Dimensions: H 29.25" W 36.25" D 32.75" Seat H 14"
• Available in Danish Fabric, Imported Italian Leather or Pony Hide
• Available in 3 different wood veneers, Natural Oak, Walnut and Black Stained, please specify in order comments.

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Description

Hans J. Wegner

With his love of natural materials and his deep understanding of the need for furniture to be functional as well as beautiful, Hans J. Wegner (1914–) made mid-century Danish design popular on an international scale. He began his career as a cabinetmaker in 1931 and subsequently entered the Copenhagen School of Arts & Crafts. After receiving his architectural degree in 1938, he worked as a designer in Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller’s architectural office before establishing his own office in 1943. With more than 500 different chair designs Wegner is the most prolific Danish designer to date. His international breakthrough and greatest sales success came in 1949 when he designed the Round chair. The American magazine Interiors featured the chair on the cover and referred to it as “the world’s most beautiful chair”. The chair rose to stardom when used in the televised presidential debates between Nixon and Kennedy in 1960 and has since been known simply as “The Chair”. The real beauty of Wegner’s genius must be seen in context with his collaboration with master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. The attitude with which Johannes Hansen accepted the young designer’s ideas was the perfect combination between designer and craftsman. Their collaboration went on for many years, and they presented their work at the Cabinetmaker’s show every year from 1941–1966. Wegner’s design went on to win worldwide recognition through the 1950’s and 1960’s and his furniture, in particular his chairs, are to be found in the permanent collections of the world’s most prestigious museums.

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