First produced in 1965, the CH44 is one of Wegner’s many explorations of American Shaker furniture, rooted in the principles of simplicity, utility, and honesty. Every aspect of the chair has been carefully considered, from the defined joints between the legs and armrests to the upward-sloping, tapered armrests.
Rendered in solid wood, the CH44 Easy Chair has incredible strength and durability, set to become an enduring part of your home for decades to come. Manufactured by the talented artisans at Carl Hansen & Son, every aspect of the CH44’s creation honours Wegner’s talents, from the hand-woven paper cord seat to the lovingly planed joints.
With his love of natural materials and his deep understanding of the need for furniture to be functional as well as beautiful, Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) made mid-century Danish design popular on an international scale. He began his career as a cabinetmaker in 1931 and subsequently entered the Copenhagen School of Arts & Crafts. After receiving his architectural degree in 1938, he worked as a designer in Arne Jacobsen and Erik Muller's architectural office before establishing his own office in 1943.
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