CH280 Sofa Sections (armrest and middle section)

Overview

The CH280 Sofa is a modular sofa that Hans J. Wegner designed in 1980. It is built from an armrest section (CH280A), a middle section (CH280M) and a footstool, which can be configured in any number of ways.

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Construction

An exposed, slatted frame in FSC-certified solid oak with a slightly curved, gently reclining slatted backrest and a low seat. The seat and backrest cushions are hand-upholstered with removable textile covers, and a simple coupling bracket connects the elements.

Specifications

• Elements: armrest section, middle section, footstool
• Frame: FSC Mix-certified oak, oil
• Upholstery: Vidar 1511 (middle section header), Storr 8001 (armrest section header), Vidar 0363

A Later Wegner Piece

Carl Hansen & Søn says that by the 1980s Wegner had solidified his reputation as a master of Danish furniture design, and calls the CH280 one of his later pieces in its collection.

Honest Design

The company calls it an honest design in which nothing is concealed, with the exposed oak frame and slatted backrest in view, and says the three elements invite relaxed conversation with effortless flexibility.