CH23 Dining Chair
Made by Carl Hansen & Søn
Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Designed in 1950, the CH23 stands as one of Hans J. Wegner's most quietly confident statements. The chair's solid wood frame is shaped with the kind of precision that only reveals itself over time, in the way light moves across the curved backrest, in the distinctive cruciform cover caps that finish each joint.
The hand-woven paper cord seat is both a practical and aesthetic choice. It distributes weight evenly, breathes naturally, and develops a warm patina through use. Wegner understood the seat as the heart of any chair, and the CH23 reflects that conviction without excess.
- Solid wood frame in four available finishes
- Hand-woven natural paper cord seat and back
- Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
- Part of an unbroken lineage of Wegner dining chair designs
Carl Hansen & Søn has produced the CH23 in close fidelity to Wegner's original drawings, honoring both the proportions and the craft philosophy that defined his practice. It is a chair that asks nothing of a room except to be used.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the CH23 different from other Wegner dining chairs?
The CH23 is distinguished by its slender solid wood frame, the full paper cord back panel, and the signature cruciform cover caps at the joints. Compared to chairs like the CH24 Wishbone, the CH23 has a more upright silhouette and a slightly more formal presence, making it well-suited to both residential dining rooms and contract settings.
How durable is a paper cord seat for everyday dining use?
Paper cord is a tightly woven material with considerable tensile strength, and Carl Hansen & Søn's seats are hand-woven by skilled craftspeople trained in the traditional technique. With normal care, a paper cord seat holds its form for decades and can be re-woven if needed, making it a genuinely long-term material choice.
What wood finishes are available for the CH23?
The CH23 is offered in four wood finishes, typically spanning oiled oak, lacquered beech, and other options within Carl Hansen & Søn's standard wood range. Specific finish availability can vary by market and production period.
Is the CH23 suitable for a contract or hospitality project?
Yes. The CH23's solid wood construction and hand-woven paper cord seat meet the durability expectations of commercial use, and Carl Hansen & Søn has supplied the chair to hospitality and institutional environments globally. Its compact footprint and stackable-friendly proportions also support multi-seat applications.
Who was Hans J. Wegner and why is his work still relevant?
Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) was a Danish furniture designer whose practice was rooted in cabinetmaking. Over a career spanning six decades, he designed more than 500 chairs, many of which remain in continuous production. His work is studied for the way it resolves structural problems through form rather than ornament, a discipline that keeps it pertinent across changing interior contexts.
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