CH78 Mama Bear Chair

Overview

The CH78, affectionately known as the Mama Bear Chair, is a lounge chair that Hans J. Wegner introduced in 1954 as an extension of his CH71 chair of 1952. Carl Hansen & Søn offers it today as a reissue.

Construction

• Frame, armrests and legs: solid wood, made for stability
• Wood: FSC™ Mix-certified oak (soap, oil or white oil) or walnut (oil)
• Upholstery: Fiord or Hallingdal textiles on the variants listed
• Headrest: optional, in leather or a corresponding fabric

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Specifications

• W 84 × D 80 × H 106 cm
• Page header: walnut, oil, Hallingdal 100; 14 variants listed

An extension of the CH71

The manufacturer says Wegner introduced the CH78 in 1954 as an extension of his CH71 of 1952, and conceived it as an antidote to the often-heavy lounge chairs of his time. Its sculptural silhouette is made of a series of inviting curves that offer a warm embrace.

Reissued as a tribute

Carl Hansen & Søn presents its reissue as a tribute to the man often called the master of the chair, and describes the design as soft, supportive curves balanced with dynamic geometric shapes.