Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — CH621 Swivel Chair
© Carl Hansen & Søn and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
CH621 Swivel Chair
Wegner's 1948 swivel chair with a brushed steel frame, five castors and an oak seat and back
610 × 845 × 555 mm
1948
Denmark
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The CH621 Swivel Chair dates from 1948, a Hans J. Wegner design that Carl Hansen & Søn counts as the first swivel chair in its collection. The page header lists FSC™ Mix-certified oak, oil with a stainless steel frame and Leather Sif 90.
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Construction
A brushed stainless steel frame carries five stainless steel and rubber (TPE) castors; height is adjusted with a gas lift cylinder and lever. The oak seat, armrests and backrest can be upholstered in leather or fabric.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 61 × D 55.5 × H 84.5 cm (maximum of the 75.5–84.5 cm range)
- Frame: brushed stainless steel
- Oak finishes (sheet): oil, soap, lacquer, white oil
Story
The First Swivel Chair
Wegner drew the CH621 in 1948, and Carl Hansen & Søn calls it the first swivel chair in its collection. The manufacturer says that only a select few of his chairs swivel, which makes this one a rare collector's item.
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Relaunch
In the relaunch the chair gets five castors instead of the original four, to comply with modern requirements, and a gas lift cylinder with a lever for height adjustment. The page describes a sleek, industrial, brushed stainless steel frame softened by an upholstered oak seat, backrest and armrests.
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