Following over 70 years of collaboration with Hans J. Wegner, the Danish undisputed master of the chair, Carl Hansen & Son are once again celebrating his birthday with a limited edition version of the iconic CH24 Wishbone Chair. The new design reinterprets the classic without compromising on integrity or aesthetics. The chair combines an elegant teak frame with a luxurious olive-tanned leather seat, which gives the chair a dynamic expression as the wood naturally patinates over time, allowing the piece to take on the character of your home. The process used to tan the leather means that too has a unique character, appearing both natural and exceptional in the same breath.
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 (1914-2007) 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 Muller's architectural office before establishing his own office in 1943.
Discover more about Hans J. Wegner's most famous chair design in our CH24 Wishbone chair article.
