Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH30P Chair
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CH30P Chair
Wegner's 1954 dining chair with cruciform cover caps, an oval backrest and a form-pressed seat
520 × 780 × 470 mm
1954
Official product information
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Overview
The CH30P Chair is Hans J. Wegner's CH30 dining chair, presented in 1954, with a padded seat. Its page header gives FSC™ Mix-certified oak, oil and Leather Sif 93, followed by a list of five other versions.
Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH30P 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
Cover caps in a cruciform shape sit on the curved, oval backrest, and the seat is wide, form-pressed and padded.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 52 × D 47 × H 78 cm
- Wood: FSC™ Mix-certified oak or walnut, oil or painted black
- Seat: padded, upholstered in leather or fabric
Story
Presented in 1954
Hans J. Wegner presented the CH30 in 1954, as a step in his ongoing effort to design the perfect chair.
Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH30P 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
Recreated from the Working Drawing
After years out of production the chair was recreated with Wegner's Design Studio from his original working drawing, with two centimetres added to the height to meet modern standards.
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