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What is the Elbow chair?
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The term Elbow chair has more than one meaning. Prior to the 20th century, the term referred to a decorative chair with arms. In 1956, Hans J. Wegner designed a stackable wooden chair and named it the CH20 Elbow. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elbow chairs.
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Hans Wegner Elbow Chair in Soaped Oak by Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Hans Wegner Elbow Chair is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design.
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,750 / item
Hans Wegner Elbow Chair in Soaped Oak
By Carl Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Experimenting with new materials such as moulded veneer, The Elbow Chair is an attractive and simple stackable dining chair with perfect stability.
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,750 / item
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH20 Elbow Chair Oak with Caramel Leather Pad
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circa 2022 and is guaranteed as authentic.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Foam
Hans J. Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair Black Oak Leather Thor 301 for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair Oak Soap Leather Thor 301 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair Oak Soap Leather Thor 325 for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
