Hans J. Wegner
A set of four 'CH 29/Savbukkestolen' by Hans J Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark.
The chair CH29, also called Sawbuck Chair, is designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 for Carl Hansen & Søn. This extraordinary comfortable chair has a construction which makes the chair steady and stable. As perfect this Sawbuch Chair is for the dining area, it will also fit very well in at an office environment. The chairs CH29 comes in a beautiful oak. The chairs are branded.
Width: 53 cm
Deepth: 49 cm
Height: 81 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Wear. One chair with damage. Scratches. Marks.
Designer
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.