CH_07 | Carl Hansen & Søn A/S
Designer
Hans J. Wegner
Year 1963
Architonic id 1000610
Year 1963
Architonic id 1000610
Wegners three-legged shell chair was originally introduced in 1963. A few limited series were produced, but the project soon came to a stand still.
The 90s brought a growing interest in chairs of more individual designs. The chair was relaunched in 1997 and fortunately the new manufacturer had been able to keep down the costs. These two factors in combination resulted in an increasing market, and after 34 years oblivion the chair finally got its breakthrough. As a curiosity it is worth mentioning that one of the original shell chairs from the 60s was sold at 104.000 Danish Kroner at Christies in London in 1999. At the same time a chair from the resumed production was sold in a Danish furniture store at 8.000 Danish Kroner.
Construction and strength:
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 Wegner has added 2 upholstered cushions which are fastened to the shell with screws from the back.
Stability and comfort:
In spite of its three-legged base it stands well on the floor and does not easily topple over. Although it is low and does not feature armrests it is easy to get up from by seizing the front edge and pulling oneself up.
Use:
The shell chair is a decorative chair whether you prefer it in a lacquered finish or in maple. It is elegant as a soloist as well as in groups of 2, 3 or more - for instance together with a round table. Being a very sturdy chair it is well suited for the contract market. In 1999 the chair was given the highest possible grade in The Tecnological Institute of Denmark's testprogramme .
W 920 x D 830 x H 740 mm, SH 350 mm
The 90s brought a growing interest in chairs of more individual designs. The chair was relaunched in 1997 and fortunately the new manufacturer had been able to keep down the costs. These two factors in combination resulted in an increasing market, and after 34 years oblivion the chair finally got its breakthrough. As a curiosity it is worth mentioning that one of the original shell chairs from the 60s was sold at 104.000 Danish Kroner at Christies in London in 1999. At the same time a chair from the resumed production was sold in a Danish furniture store at 8.000 Danish Kroner.
Construction and strength:
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 Wegner has added 2 upholstered cushions which are fastened to the shell with screws from the back.
Stability and comfort:
In spite of its three-legged base it stands well on the floor and does not easily topple over. Although it is low and does not feature armrests it is easy to get up from by seizing the front edge and pulling oneself up.
Use:
The shell chair is a decorative chair whether you prefer it in a lacquered finish or in maple. It is elegant as a soloist as well as in groups of 2, 3 or more - for instance together with a round table. Being a very sturdy chair it is well suited for the contract market. In 1999 the chair was given the highest possible grade in The Tecnological Institute of Denmark's testprogramme .
W 920 x D 830 x H 740 mm, SH 350 mm
