Combining industrial elements with natural materials, the Carl Hansen & Son CH101 Lounge Chair showcases some of Hans J. Wegner’s finest work in stainless steel. Designed for comfort, this lounge chairs features cushions made from a foam core and surrounded by down, providing both stability and a beautiful softness. The CH101 is upholstered in a choice of leathers and displays characteristic hand-polished stainless steel detailing, merging form and function to create a lounge chair that has retained its contemporary look throughout the decades. Alongside the CH101 Lounge Chair, this collection also includes a two-seater and a three-seater sofa.
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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