Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH410 Peter's Chair
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CH410 Peter's Chair
Wegner's 1944 Peter's Chair: a child's chair in untreated beech that doubles as a 3D puzzle
420 × 470 × 300 mm
1944
Approx. $570 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
Peter's Chair (CH410) is a child's armchair that Hans J. Wegner made in 1944 as a gift for a friend's son. It was conceived as a piece of furniture and a toy in one.
Construction
- Wood: beech, untreated (FSC™ Mix-certified)
- Assembly: a life-size three-dimensional puzzle that goes together without tools
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Specifications
- 42 x 30 cm, H 47 cm
Story
A christening gift
Wegner created Peter's Chair during World War II. Good products were scarce in wartime Europe, so he made a christening present himself for Peter, whose father, the furniture designer Børge Mogensen, was a friend of his.
Furniture and toy
As a trained cabinetmaker he conceived a simple yet ingenious chair that works as a functional piece of furniture and as an engaging toy.
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