Flag Haylard Chair
Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Designed in 1950, the Flag Halyard Chair is among Hans J. Wegner's most sculptural and unconventional works. Its frame is bent steel, its seat woven from approximately 240 meters of flag halyard cord, and its silhouette born from a single afternoon Wegner spent resting on a beach, shaping sand into a form that felt right beneath the body.
The chair sits low and wide, distributing weight across its woven surface in a way that invites genuine repose. A sheepskin throw, draped over the seat, is the traditional complement, softening the cord's texture and completing the composition as Wegner originally conceived it.
- Frame in stainless steel or chrome-plated steel
- Seat woven with flag halyard cord, approximately 240 meters per chair
- Optional sheepskin and down-filled headrest cushion
- Produced by PP Møbler in Allerød, Denmark
PP Møbler has produced the Flag Halyard since 1950, maintaining the hand-weaving process that gives each chair its individual character. The cord, taut and precise, takes on a patina of use over time, becoming a record of the life lived around it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flag Halyard Chair made of?
The Flag Halyard Chair is constructed from a bent stainless steel or chrome-plated steel frame, woven with approximately 240 meters of flag halyard cord. A sheepskin throw and an optional down-filled headrest cushion are traditional accompaniments that Wegner considered part of the original design.
Who designed the Flag Halyard Chair and when?
Hans J. Wegner designed the Flag Halyard Chair in 1950, reportedly inspired by lying in the sand on a beach and sketching the ideal resting position. It has been in continuous production by PP Møbler in Denmark ever since.
How is the Flag Halyard Chair produced by PP Møbler?
PP Møbler crafts each Flag Halyard Chair by hand at their workshop in Allerød, Denmark. The weaving of the flag halyard cord is done manually, which means production is time-intensive and each chair carries subtle individual variation.
Does the Flag Halyard Chair cord wear or change over time?
The flag halyard cord develops a patina with use, gradually conforming to the body and softening slightly in texture. This aging process is considered a natural and desirable quality of the material, consistent with Wegner's approach to honest, enduring craft.
Is the Flag Halyard Chair suitable for outdoor use?
The Flag Halyard Chair is designed for interior use. While its stainless steel frame resists corrosion, the flag halyard cord and sheepskin components are best suited to controlled indoor environments to preserve their integrity over time.