Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH291 Lounge Chair
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CH291 Lounge Chair
Wegner's 1962 oak lounge chair with a tall backrest, neck pillow and wide armrests
760 × 980 × 890 mm
1962
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The CH291 Lounge Chair is a Hans J. Wegner design from 1962 in the CH290 Series. Its header lists FSC™ Mix-certified oak, oil and Serpentine 0118 upholstery.
Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH291 Lounge Chair · © Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
Construction
Solid oak carries the frame, whose back slats stay visible. The backrest is tall and topped by a neck pillow, and leather or fabric covers the seat and backrest cushion.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 76 × D 89 × H 98 cm
- Frame: oak, finished in oil, soap, lacquer or white oil, or black
- Cushions: fabric or leather
Story
Tall Back, Casual Seat
Carl Hansen & Søn describes the CH291 as pairing a rigorous solid wood frame with a casual, informal upholstered seat and a supportive tall backrest and neck pillow.
Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH291 Lounge Chair · © Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
In the CH290 Series
The manufacturer places the chair in the CH290 Series, and its own page credits the supportive tall backrest and the neck pillow with the comfort of this model.
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Collection
CH290 Series
The CH290 Series by Hans J. Wegner (1962) from Carl Hansen & Søn: oak lounge chairs CH290 and CH291 with visible back slats, wide armrests and cushioned seats.
