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Who makes the original Wishbone Chair?
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In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen & Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Early Hans J. Wegner, model CH24, Wishbone chair, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early example of the iconic Wishbone chair (or the Y-chair as it also is called), designed in 1949 by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn and was put into production from 1950 and f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Oak and Leather Armchairs by Hans Wegner, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent pair of oak and leather armchairs designed by Hans Wegner. 1960s, Denmark. Rich, dark tone to wood recently refinished. Dark brown leather seat, backrest and neck pillow. E...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Classic CH23 Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. First introduced in 1950 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner, these CH23 chairs features refined styling and masterful craftsmanship and are immediately recognizable with their curved seat backs and "+" shaped oak inlays.
In good vintage condition with the original paper cord (two chairs need some light seat restoration and cleaning. Please see photos). All chairs...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak, Papercord
