Ilse Crawford has reimagined the CH26 Dining Armchair through a contemporary lens, artfully using a carefully curated colour palette to add an extra layer of depth to the piece. Inspired by visionary Danish expressionist painter Per Kirkeby, these colours refine the chair’s classic shape, highlighting the sensuality and warmth of the natural wood. The lacquer is slightly transparent, allowing the wood grain to show through. Crawford’s skill is in her ability to transform an iconic design while still remaining true to its roots, alluding to Wegner’s pioneering philosophy of improvement, refinement, and experimentation. 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.
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