The CH24 Wishbone Chair is an enduring design icon, embodying Hans J. Wegner’s mid-century aesthetic. In collaboration with Carl Hansen & Son, Ilse Crawford has reimagined this classic for a new generation. Examining the chair through a contemporary lens, she has used an expressionist colour palette to accentuate the chair’s timeless forms. The translucent, water-based lacquer allows the natural grain of the wood to shine through, adding another layer to the design. The selection of colours has been carefully curated, inspired by the works of seminal Danish expressionist Per Kirkeby. Part of the Carl Hansen & Son Ilse Crawford Limited Edition collection.
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.
Discover more about Hans J. Wegner's most famous chair design in our CH24 Wishbone chair article.