Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH45 Rocking Chair
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
CH45 Rocking Chair
Wegner's 1965 oak rocking chair with a reclined ladder back and an envelope woven paper cord seat
610 × 1060 × 820 mm
1965
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The CH45 Rocking Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1965. The header lists FSC™ Mix-certified oak, oil with natural paper cord, and three further versions in black, soap and lacquer.
Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH45 Rocking 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
The manufacturer names a reclined ladder-back backrest and an envelope woven paper cord seat. Optional cushions for the seat and the neck are available.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 61 × D 82 × H 106 cm
- Material: FSC™ Mix-certified oak; oil (default), black, soap or lacquer
- Seat: natural paper cord
Story
A Rocking Chair for the Modern Age
Carl Hansen & Søn says Wegner was fascinated by the rocking chair. After years of refinement, and by stripping the idea back to comfort and functionality, he arrived at what the company calls a captivating lounge chair for the modern age.
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Nordic Simplicity
The page says the design carries the elegance of Nordic simplicity and refers to the Shaker era. It places the CH45 in a larger series by Wegner for the company that includes the CH44, the CH46, the CH47 and the CH53.
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