Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH53 Footstool
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
CH53 Footstool
Wegner's 1966 CH53 footstool: solid oak frame and a hand-woven paper cord seat
500 × 430 × 380 mm
1966
Official product information
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Overview
The CH53 Footstool, created by Hans J. Wegner in 1966, has a solid wood frame and a hand-woven paper cord seat. The page lists FSC Mix-certified oak with natural paper cord and gives the height as H43 cm; the other height has its own page, titled H39 cm.
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Construction
Carl Hansen & Søn describes a simple and elegant form with a solid wood frame and a hand-woven paper cord seat.
Specifications
- Size: 50 x 38 x 43 cm
- Finishes: soap, oil or white oil
- Seat: natural paper cord
Story
Craftsmanship and Everyday Function
The manufacturer says the CH53 footstool, created by Hans J. Wegner in 1966, clearly demonstrates his passion for both craftsmanship and everyday functionality.
Beside the CH44
The page calls the footstool an ideal complement to the CH44 lounge chair and names a low version of the two available heights as the one that complements it. The two heights are titled H43 cm and H39 cm.
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