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Why Must You Respect The Wishbone Chair By Wegner? Read On!

Inspiration works the best and the Wishbone chair by Wegner is the best example. So, before buying a Wishbone chair in Switzerland, read to know more about it!

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Why Must You Respect The Wishbone Chair By Wegner? Read On!

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  1. Why Must You Respect The Wishbone Chair By Wegner? Read On! The Wishbone Chair was the very first model Hans J. Wegner designed, for Carl Hansen & Son and it has been in continuous production since then i.e., the 1950s. With a design that is unique on its own, the Wishbone Chair by Wegner holds a special position in the area of modern design. Those who have a keen eye when it comes to interior decor, look no further but the Wishbone Chair in Switzerland. This post will give you a walkthrough about this distinct furniture along with some details about Hans J. Wenger. It will not only revamp your confidence to get one of these pieces but will also allow you to develop some respect for the designer as well as the chair itself. So, let's get started. A Bit About The Designer Of Wishbone Chair Danish designer Hans J. Wegner is considered as a pioneering furniture architect of the 20th century. Wegner acted as a driving force behind the designing of Modern Danish furniture and changing the perception of the common people's furniture in the 1950s and the 1960s. helped in looking at a Did You Know? His passion for designing unique chairs that equals to something more than 500, is recognized globally. This feat of Wegner also fetched him the title - 'the Master of the Chair'. He is known for integrating flawlessly executed joints with fine shapes and merging them with a never-ending curiosity for a wide array of materials. Also, Wegner has a www.archetypen.ch Page 1

  2. deep respect for wood and its natural characteristics. All his designs project minimalism with organic and natural tenderness. Hans J. Wegner started his own drawing office in 1943. In the next year, i.e., 1944, he designed his first series of chairs inspired by the Chinese chairs from the mighty Ming dynasty. And one of these chairs was the Wishbone Chair that was designed in 1949. Later it was produced by Carl Hansen & Søn since 1950. Since then, the Wishbone chair by Wegner turned out to be one of the most successful designs of all times! A Bit About The Wishbone Chair - What Made It Stand Out? The chair's iconic design was the last part of a Wegner series that were inspired by portraits of Danish merchants sitting in the Chinese Ming Dynasty's chairs. Wegner took an enormous leap in the field of furniture designing with this series. He combined the top rails and the arms into a single piece. Wegner's cleverly designed, the characteristic Y- shape at the back offers a comfortable support while providing utter stability to the steam-bent top. Now, it has been in production globally and the Wishbone chair in Switzerland offers the most originality that many can't offer in their prototypes. To Summarize, Since its introduction in the market, many view the CH24 aka the Wishbone Chair by Wegner as an ideal chair. It is because this chair readily fulfills the functional demands for comfort as well as stability while having a distinct appearance. To simply say - The Wishbone Chair encapsulates the essence of modern Danish design wholly. What more? If you are in search of more information about this chair, simply type in your queries in the comments form below. I will address all your queries to the best of my knowledge. Also, feel free to share, like and follow to stay updated on upcoming posts. www.archetypen.ch Page 2

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