Hans Wegner Elbow Chair in Soaped Oak

Family owned Danish joinery workshop, PP Mobler was established in 1953. Their love of wood, technique and ingenuity combined are the motivation behind the craftsmanship of high qual...

Family owned Danish joinery workshop, PP Mobler was established in 1953. Their love of wood, technique and ingenuity combined are the motivation behind the craftsmanship of high qual...

The "Hunting Chair" is one of Børge Mogensen’s more unusual chairs which he designed in 1950 for the autumn exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild, whose theme that year w...

In 1958, Børge Mogensen and his family travelled to Spain. In Andalucia he fell in love with an old chair with a wide seat and broad armrests. Once back in Denmark, he created The Spanish Chair. The chair he fell in love with is a traditional type of chair and is very common in areas influenced by ancient Islamic culture – from Spain to northern India. Børge Mogensen modernised the design by removing the elaborate carvings, and thus he created his own version with his customary geometrical precision. Yet he retained the most important feature: the broad armrests that give the chair its distinctive character. The broad armrests also serve as a practical place to place a cup or a glass. By designing The Spanish Chair Mogensen...

Very elegant and detailed pair of Directoire chairs with carved arm consoles newly re-upholstered in slate blue leather with brass nail heads.

In 1958, Børge Mogensen and his family travelled to Spain. In Andalucia he fell in love with an old chair with a wide seat and broad armrests. Once back in Denmark, he created The Spanish Chair. The chair he fell in love with is a traditional type of chair and is very common in areas influenced by ancient Islamic culture – from Spain to northern India. Børge Mogensen modernised the design by removing the elaborate carvings, and thus he created his own version with his customary geometrical precision. Yet he retained the most important feature: the broad armrests that give the chair its distinctive character. The broad armrests also serve as a practical place to place a cup or a glass. By designing The Spanish chair Mogensen...

Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with interchangeable cushions is ideal for both exclusive public spaces and private homes....

Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with interchangeable cushions is ideal for both exclusive public spaces and private homes....

Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' chair in oak & soap for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment ...

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950 The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort. Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...

Hans J. Wegner 'CH20' chair in oak, black leather and soap for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first ...

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Hans Wegner (Danish, 1914-2007); Carl Hansen (Denmark) Marking(s); notes: Carl Hansen label (some), marking(s) Materials: ebonized hardwood (possibly b...