Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH290F Footstool
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
CH290F Footstool
Wegner's 1962 oak footstool with a removable fabric or leather seat, from the CH290 Series
580 × 420 × 520 mm
1962
Official product information
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Overview
The CH290F Footstool is a 1962 design by Hans J. Wegner that the page places in the wider CH290 Series; it can be used with other designs from the series or on its own. An FSC-certified solid oak frame supports an upholstered seat with a removable fabric or leather cover.
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Construction
The page describes opposing raised sides of the oak frame that embrace the seat cushion. According to the data sheet, the exposed wooden frame is hand-finished to a smooth surface.
Specifications
- Size: 58 x 52 x 42 cm
- Frame: oak in four finishes, plus a black version
- Net weight: 5.6 kg
Story
A Footstool in the CH290 Series
The page dates the CH290F Footstool to 1962 and places it in the wider CH290 Series by Hans J. Wegner, as a piece that can be combined with other designs from the series or used by itself.
Oak Frame, Upholstered Seat
Carl Hansen & Søn describes a solid oak frame with opposing raised sides that embrace a carefully upholstered seat cushion in fabric or leather.
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