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What is the Elbow chair?

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What is the Elbow chair?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Hans Wegner Elbow Chair in Soaped Oak
By Carl Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
superior manufacturing with world renowned designs by Ole Wanscher, Hans J Wegner, and Mogens Koch, to name
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Lacquered Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circa 2021 and is
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
made with a solid oak frame and black leather seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame, painted mint green, and a green
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech & Horsehair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
horsehair seat seat (the material was COL or Customers Own Leather). The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak Soap & Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circa 2021
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Oak

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