Carl Hansen Shell Chair
Hans wegner first drew up the ch07 shell chair in 1963 and after a 30 year hiatus carl hansen son re released the wegner.
Carl hansen shell chair. Product description carl hansen ch07 shell chair lounge chair. Carl hansen søn has since evolved to create other masterpieces from influential architects such as mogens koch. Carl hansen søn s paper cord is treated with a thin layer of wax which helps to prevent stains. It stands on only three legs but shell has absolute stability owing to wegner s expertise in cabinetmaking and architecture.
Wegner ch07 shell chair by carl hansen son. The shell chair ch07 has such a powerful presence that it wasn t an instant success when hans j. Wegner in the late 1940s carl hansen søn has produced some of the designer s most timeless pieces. The wegner shell chair is one of hans wegner s most iconic chairs.
Discoloration of the paper cord may however result from spillages of strong liquids for example red wine fruit juice or strongly colored food on the seat. While some critics loved the avantgarde design of wegner s lounge chair the general public was reluctant to accept the chair s bold and different design. 45 66 12 14 04 email. Buy ch07 shell chair carl hansen søn design hans wegner 1963 the ch07 also known as shell chair and tripod is one of the most original chairs designed by hans wegner.
Carl hansen søn represents over 100 years of danish design history and our furniture is sold all over the world. Since forging a famous partnership with hans j. Wegner s shell chair is an elegant low lounge chair. The ch24 wishbone chair ch25 lounge chair and ch445 wing chair to name a few.
His belief that a chair should be beautiful from all sides and angles is especially evident here a marvel of grace and beauty. Carl hansen son collection through our unique partnership with carl hansen son the contract furniture industry can now enjoy handcrafted high quality european designs imported directly from denmark. Wegner shell chairs achieve their floating lightness thanks to wing like lines and arching curves of a three legged design. Wegner for the label carl hansen.
Wegner designed it in 1963. Created in 1963 the ch07 chair experienced a short commercial career because of its very high cost of production.