Sculptured spoke-back

The origins of this chair began back in 1945,

when Hans J. Wegner and his colleague

and friend Børge Mogensen designed a

presentation for the annual exhibition of the

Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild called

“A Home for the Future”. The focal point of

their stand was a living room, where they

presented a fresh vision for functional furniture.

The outcome for Wegner was his lightweight

wooden design with interchangeable cushions.

Wegner’s 1788 Chair was finessed years later

in 1974 to arrive at the current design.

True to its original concept, the spoke-back

chair features a stunning profile in the sloping

armrests, reflecting his signature sculptural

details and talent for working with wood.

As part of the Spoke-Back Collection,

the 1788 Chair has an exposed wooden

construction that’s an intrinsic part of the

design, as well as cushions attached with

visible straps. The Spoke-Back Collection

reflects Wegner's work with Windsor chair

methodology.

Hans J. Wegner, 1974

Model 1788

Lounge Chair

W 65,5 D 70 H 88 cm

SH 43,5 cm

Wood:

Oak soap, Oak black lacquered.

Upholestry:

Leather or fabric

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