Hans J. Wegner, a model CH07 armchair, "Shell Chair" anniversary edition, Carl Hansen & Søn, 2023.
Laminated back and seat veneered with Santos rosewood. Oak legs. Plaque marked '2023 Limited Edition CH07 Designed 1963 Hans J Wegner 60 Years Anniversary Edition'. Seat height 35, width 91, height 74 cm.
Minor wear with occasional marks and scratches.
Model designed in 1963.
Hans Jørgensen Wegner was a Danish architect and furniture designer, well-known both in Denmark and internationally. He designed over 500 different chairs, including the Wishbone Chair (the "Y chair"), which today is considered a design icon. The chair is a magnificent example of Wegner's design, with its wooden frame and laced seat. Other examples of iconic chairs designed by Wegner are The Smiling Chair and Sawbuck Chair.
In his design, Wegner combined beauty and function. With a background as a cabinetmaker, he knew how to make ergonomic, high-quality furniture.
During his career, Wegner did several significant projects with other designers, such as Arne Jacobsen, Erik Møller, and Børge Mogensen. Wegner was also involved in the concepts Danish Modern and Scandinavian Modern after the Second World War.
Wegner's design classics are found in many Scandinavian homes and are represented in the most prominent design museums worldwide.