CH72 Sofa

Overview

Hans J. Wegner designed the CH72 Sofa, a two-seater, in 1952; it was first presented at the Danish Furniture Design exhibition in Copenhagen. The page-header version has oak armrests and legs with a soap finish and Divina Melange 2 upholstery.

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Construction

A sculptural, fully upholstered frame with a loose seat cushion, slim wooden armrests and tapered legs in solid wood. The page says the fabric meets the armrests through a series of complex techniques.

Specifications

• Dimensions: W 130 × D 72 × H 84 cm
• Wood: oak or walnut, various finishes
• Upholstery: Divina Melange 2 120 and 180 on the header version

First Shown in 1952

Carl Hansen & Søn dates the CH72 to 1952, when Wegner designed it and when it was first presented at the Danish Furniture Design exhibition in Copenhagen. The company says he drew on expertise in cabinetmaking and upholstery.

Where Fabric Meets Wood

The page singles out the slim wooden armrests as the place where the fabric meets the wood through a series of complex techniques. It calls the whole design finely crafted and fluid.