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CH07 | SHELL CHAIR – Design: Hans J.

Wegner

304 Hudson Street


HISTORY
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10013
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1963 for the annual Furniture Guild
USA
Exhibition in Copenhagen.
While some critics loved the avant­garde design, the general public was
Tel: +1 212 242 6736
reluctant to accept the chair's bold and different design.
Fax: +1 (416) 572­4073
Initial sales were poor and it was only produced in limited quantities
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during the 1960s.
In the early 1990´s the "Three­legged Shell Chair" began to attract
handsome prices at international auctions.
THE DESIGNER
When Carl Hansen & Son re­introduced the chair in 1998, it Hans J. Wegner was born in 1914 in Tønder, the son of a shoemaker. At the
immediately won several design awards ­ as well as broad public age of 17 he was apprenticed to a carpenter (H. F. Stahlberg) and it was at
appeal. this time that he developed his first design. At the age of 20 he moved to
Copenhagen to study at the institution now known as The Royal Danish
Academy of Fine Arts, School of Design but which back then went under the
more modest title of "The Artisan College."
DESCRIPTION
He studied there from 1936­1938, before taking further studies as an
The chair achieves a floating lightness due to its wing­like lines, its architect. In 1940 Wegner initiated a joint project with Arne Jacobsen and Erik
tapered legs, and the arching curves of its laminated legs. Møller in Aarhus, which involved fitting out Aarhus' town hall. It was also in
1940 that Wegner began to work with Master Carpenter Johannes Hansen, a
The three­legged construction employs great stability and the
man who played a significant role in bringing modern design to the Danish
upholstered slightly bend shells provides generous comfort.
public. The then Copenhagen Industrial Art Museum (now Design Museum
While its triangular footprint makes it suitable for corner settings, the
Denmark) purchased their first Wegner chair in 1942. Hans J. Wegner opened
chair is frequently placed where it can be viewed from all sides, on its
his own design studio in 1943, and in 1944 he designed his first "China Chair"
own or in groups.
in a series inspired by the Chinese Emperor's thrones.
"The Shell Chair" also complements Hans J. Wegner's round coffee
table, CH008, perfectly.
Seat and back is made from the highest quality form­pressed hardwood One of the chairs in this series is what is probably Wegner's most famous
laminates. The front legs are made of one piece of continuous work "The Wishbone Chair," which he designed in 1949, and which Carl
laminated wood, the back leg from another. Hansen & Søn have manufactured since 1950. Hans J. Wegner is regarded
Upholstered in the customer's choice of leather or fabric. as one of the world's outstanding furniture designers. He was one of the
motive forces behind the Danish Modern movement which did much to
change people's view of furniture in the 1950s and 60s. His design retain
relevance for us today and his sense for details is a source of constant
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION wonder.

Carl Hansen & Søn and sustainability Wegner has received a number of prizes and recognitions. Amongst other
things, he is an honorary member of The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
People's fascination of the combination of good design and wood, as well as and has received an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art in
other natural materials, is something that transcends time and fashion. At London. He was also the first ever recipient of the Lunning Prize and received
Carl Hansen & Søn, we believe that this fascination helps to explain the great the 8th International Design Award in Osaka, Japan. His works are exhibited
interest in our furniture, and we take very seriously concerns about the at major international museums including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
sustainability of the natural resources upon which we depend for our in New York and Die Neue Sammlung in Munich.
products. That is why we strive every day to improve our production methods,
logistics and sales efforts in respect of scarce natural resources.
Hans J. Wegner died in Denmark in January 2007

We buy wood only from sustainably managed forests. Oak, beech and ash
Hans J. Wegner's contributions to Danish design:
come primarily from Danish forests which are managed according to the
principles described in Denmark's National Forest Programme; some of A master carpenter first and a designer second: Perfectly finished
these wood types are also sourced from other similarly managed European joints and exquisite forms.
forests, or, in the case of walnut and cherry, North American forests. A deep respect for the wood and its character and an everlasting
curiosity about good materials.
We use every possible bit of these fine hardwoods in our furniture production. He gave minimalism an organic and natural softness.
Inevitably, however, there are some scraps, which are then used to produce He is considered as "the master chair­maker" and designed more than
other products or recycled in district heating plants. 500 chairs during the course of his life.

CONTACT INFORMATION
VARIANTS CHOICES AND DIMENSIONS
Europe
Carl Hansen & Søn Møbelfabrik A/S
Holmevænget 8
5560 Aarup
Denmark

Tel: +45 66 12 14 04
Fax: +45 65 91 60 04
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Carl Hansen & Søn flagship store


Bredgade 21
1260 Copenhagen K

Opening hours:
Monday­Friday: 11am ­6pm
Saturday: 11am ­ 4pm
Phone: +45 64 47 23 60

Rud. Rasmussen
Nørrebrogade 45
2200 Copenhagen N

Sales office London MATERIAL MATRIX


+44 (0)75 35 888 285
Lacquer/Oil Black paint CHS colors White oil

Asia/Pacific Beech
Carl Hansen & Søn Japan K.K.
10F 4­4­7 Kojimachi Chiyoda­ku,
102­0083 Tokyo Ash
Japan
Oak

Tel: +81 03 3265 4626 Walnut


Fax: +81 03 3265 4627
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TESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
America All tests and certificates are available on request.
Carl Hansen & Søn Inc.
462 Wellington St., West
Suite 502
Toronto, ON M5V 1E3
Canada

Carl Hansen & Søn Corp

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