Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH292 Sofa
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
CH292 Sofa
Wegner's 1962 two-seater in solid oak with slatted back, wide armrests and angled rear legs
1290 × 760 × 840 mm
1962
Official product information
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Overview
The CH292 Sofa is a two-seater designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1962, with a solid oak frame and loose seat and back cushions. The page-header version has an oil finish and Vidar 0693 upholstery.
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Construction
A hand-finished solid oak frame with a visible slatted backrest, wide armrests and angled rear legs carries two upholstered seat and back cushions, removable, covered in fabric or in leather.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 129 × D 84 × H 76 cm
- Frame: oak with oil, soap, lacquer or white-oil finish; black
- Upholstery: Vidar 0693 on the header version
Story
Relaxed Upholstery on a Carpenter's Frame
The company says Wegner softened his straightforward carpentry details with relaxed upholstery in the CH292, while choosing to leave the essential details of the frame in view.
Wegner Hallmarks
The page names the visible slatted backrest, the dynamically angled rear legs and the wide armrests as familiar Wegner hallmarks, and links the sofa to the CH290 Series.
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