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What is the Elbow chair?

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What is the Elbow chair?
The term Elbow chair has more than one meaning. Prior to the 20th century, the term referred to a decorative chair with arms. In 1956, Hans J. Wegner designed a stackable wooden chair and named it the CH20 Elbow. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elbow chairs.
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Hans Wegner Elbow Chair in Soaped Oak by Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Hans Wegner Elbow Chair is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Constructed with a
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Elbow Chair in Soaped Oak
By Carl Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
superior manufacturing with world renowned designs by Ole Wanscher, Hans J Wegner, and Mogens Koch, to name
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH20 Elbow Chair Oak with Caramel Leather Pad
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid oak frame and caramel leather seat. The chair
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Foam

Hans J. Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair Black Oak Leather Thor 301 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. However, it was first put into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair Oak Oil Leather Thor 325 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. However, it was first put into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair Oak Soap Leather Thor 325 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner designed the stackable Elbow Chair in 1956. However, it was first put into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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