Description

The CH25 lounge chair, like many of Hans J. Wegner’s other iconic designs, is clean and simple in its distinctive shape. But its introduction caused a stir due to Wegner’s choice of materials on the backrest and seat. The woven paper cord, a replacement for seagrass developed during World War II, had not been used in furniture before. However, Wegner was enthusiastic about the look of the material and its non-stretching and optimal durability, and so were generations after him. The CH25 lounge chair has remained tremendously popular and has been in continuous production since 1950: a testament to Wegner’s visionary approach. It takes a skilled craftsman 10 hours and approximately 400 meters of paper cord to complete one seat and backrest by hand, using a particular technique resembling weaving, which is visible on both sides of the backrest. The striking result of this exacting process is an exceptional chair that is fascinating from all angles.

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Designer
Hans Wegner
Manufacturer
Carl Hansen & Søn
Design Year
1950
Production Year
2025
Type
Lounge Chair
Shipping
Approximate Lead Time
7-10 weeks
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Size
Height
28.7 in
Width
27.9 in
Depth
28.7 in
Length
Seat Height
13.7 in
Arm Height
21.6 in
Diameter
Lifecycle
Made In
Denmark
Condition
New
Indoor Warranty
5 years
Materials
Materials
Solid wood, paper cord

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