Innovatively crafted from Danish-oiled walnut and upholstered in cowhide, the CH07 Shell Chair showcases an avant-garde silhouette with ergonomic lines and contemporary proportions. Due to the one-of-a-kind nature of cowhide, each chair is unique with a soft to the touch texture, adding to its distinctive organic expression. Winning a selection of awards, its recognised design cradles the user in generous comfort and is ideally utilised in a living space for lounging whilst reading a good book or relaxing after a long day. Part of the CH07 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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