Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH37 Chair
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
CH37 Chair
Wegner's 1962 dining chair with armrests, round legs and a hand-woven paper cord seat
580 × 810 × 500 mm
1962
Official product information
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Overview
The CH37 Chair is Hans J. Wegner's dining chair with armrests from 1962. Its page header gives FSC™ Mix-certified oak, painted black and black paper cord; two more versions are listed.
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Construction
Round legs stand vertically, the backrest arches backwards, and flat, gently rounded armrests are fixed to the front legs with a cap.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 58 × D 50 × H 81 cm
- Frame: oak (FSC™ Mix-certified) in black paint, oil or white oil
- Seat: hand-woven paper cord, black or natural
Story
Shaker Principles
The 1962 CH37 is, in the manufacturer's words, clearly inspired by American Shaker furniture principles of simplicity, functionality and craftsmanship.
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Light and Sturdy
The page describes a light yet sturdy expression that is meant to comfortably seat many generations, and it notes that the same chair can be had without armrests as the CH36. In this version the armrests are fixed to the front legs with a distinctive cap.
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