Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1962, often hailed as the “master of the chair” for his devotion to perfecting form and comfort, the CH290 Lounge Chair is rooted in his enduring design vocabulary - defined by a rigid, solid wood frame. The FSC™-certified oak base reveals confident joinery, from sharply angled legs to broad armrests, while the slatted back introduces a rhythmic, architectural signature that’s unique to the CH290 series.
Softened with a deep, tactile, bouclé-upholstered seat and back, the lounge chair beckons you to settle in. Ideal for living rooms, reading corners or quiet lounges, it balances visual strength with laid-back comfort, bringing warmth, character and an effortlessly relaxed presence to any space.
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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