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Who makes the original Wishbone Chair?

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Who makes the original Wishbone Chair?
In 1949, Hans Wegner made the original Wishbone chair, a bentwood piece with a curved rail and Y-back. Today, Carl Hansen Søn manufactures the chair based on Wegner's original design. You can find a variety of Hans Wegner chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early Hans Wegner Lounge Chair Original Lacquered Steel Frame Original cord and Pillow Replaced Icelandic Sheepskin An iconic example of Midcentury design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner CH78 Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen Son
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH24 Wishbone' Chair in Oak & White Oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord, Wood

Hans J Wegner CH25 Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil Papercord for Carl Hansen Son
By Carl Hansen Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Easy Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Papercord, Wood

Hans J Wegner Pair of Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of classic chairs. Original Cane seats Original surface Branded signature.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak

JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
JH 502 Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, 1950s Early edition of the swivel chair Model 502 by Hans Wegner from the 1950s. The chair has th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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