MG501 Cuba Chair
Made by Carl Hansen & Søn
Designed by Morten Gottler
Morten Gottler designed the MG501 Cuba Chair after encountering the hand-woven rattan chairs of 1950s Havana, and the influence is legible in every detail. The frame - available in solid oak or walnut - is reduced to its structural essentials, each joint expressing the logic of the whole.
The seat and back are hand-woven in leather or textile cord, a process that requires both technical skill and patience. The weave is not decoration. It is the chair's primary gesture, distributing weight across the surface and giving the piece its characteristic warmth.
- Frame in solid oak or solid walnut, available in multiple finishes
- Seat and back hand-woven in leather or textile cord
- Designed by Morten Gottler for Carl Hansen and Søn
- Produced in Denmark to Carl Hansen's established craft standards
The MG501 reads differently depending on the room it occupies. In spare, light-filled interiors it becomes sculptural. Alongside heavier furniture it offers counterpoint. Either way, the proportions hold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the MG501 Cuba Chair?
The MG501 Cuba Chair was designed by Danish designer Morten Gottler. The design draws on his observation of hand-woven rattan chairs found in Cuba during the 1950s, translated into a contemporary form produced by Carl Hansen and Søn in Denmark.
What materials is the MG501 Cuba Chair available in?
The frame is offered in solid oak or solid walnut with a range of finishes. The seat and back can be specified in hand-woven leather cord or textile cord, each lending the chair a distinct character and weight.
Is the MG501 Cuba Chair suitable for use at a desk or dining table?
The MG501 is primarily a lounge or accent chair. Its seat height and reclined posture are designed for relaxed seating rather than task or dining use, making it best suited to living spaces, reading corners, or reception areas.
How is the woven seat of the MG501 made?
The seat and back are hand-woven by skilled craftspeople, a process Carl Hansen and Søn has refined over decades of Danish furniture production. The weave is structural rather than purely aesthetic, providing flexible support across the seat surface.
How does the MG501 Cuba Chair compare to other Carl Hansen woven designs?
Carl Hansen and Søn has a long tradition of woven seating, most famously through Hans J. Wegner's CH24 Wishbone Chair. The MG501 shares that commitment to craft but reflects Gottler's own sensibility - a flatter, lower silhouette with a distinctly contemporary restraint.
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