Carl Hansen & Søn Side Chair Wishbone Chair
Carl Hansen & Søn Side Chair Wishbone Chair
Carl Hansen & Søn Side Chair Wishbone Chair
Carl Hansen & Søn Side Chair Wishbone Chair

Wishbone Chair

$1,320

Made by Carl Hansen & Søn

Designed by Hans J. Wegner

Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949, the Wishbone Chair has remained in uninterrupted production since 1950, a rare distinction that speaks to the enduring rightness of its form. Its Y-shaped back, from which its popular name derives, is at once structural and expressive, a single gesture that resolves both posture and silhouette.

What appears effortlessly simple is, in practice, a feat of sustained craft. Each chair passes through more than 100 individual production steps. The hand-woven seat alone requires over 120 meters of paper cord, a technique rooted in Scandinavian folk tradition and adapted here with precision and economy.

  • Solid wood frame in a range of species and finishes
  • Hand-woven paper cord seat, a defining material detail
  • Designed 1949, in continuous production since 1950
  • Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark

Wegner approached the chair as an object of daily life, not as aesthetic exercise. The Wishbone Chair succeeds because its proportions serve the body as faithfully as they serve the eye. It belongs equally at a working dining table, a studio desk, or a quiet corner, without concession or compromise.

Material
Material: Oak - Oil - Natural Cord

Typically ships in 2-4 weeks.

Pairs well with

Product Details

Details
  • The lightness and sculptural shape of the classic CH24 Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner adds style and functionality to any space.
Measurements

H × W × D × Seat H
30 × 21.75 × 20.75 × 17.75 in.
76 × 55 × 51 × 45 cm.

  • Wood
  • Paper Cord
Shipping & Returns

Please refer to our shipping and return & exchange policy.

Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Carl Hansen & Søn. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wishbone Chair made of?

The frame is crafted from solid wood, available in several species including beech, oak, and walnut, with a variety of finish options. The seat is hand-woven from paper cord, a process requiring more than 120 meters of material per chair and over 100 individual production steps.

Who designed the Wishbone Chair and when?

Hans J. Wegner designed the Wishbone Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949. It entered production in 1950 and has been manufactured continuously ever since, making it one of the longest-running designs in modern furniture history.

Why is it called the Wishbone Chair?

The name comes from the chair's distinctive Y-shaped back splat, which visually resembles a wishbone. Wegner himself referred to it as the Y Chair, and both names remain in common use among designers and collectors.

Is the Wishbone Chair suitable for everyday dining use?

Yes. Wegner conceived it specifically as a chair for daily life. Its proportions support the body comfortably during extended use, and the paper cord seat is both durable and breathable, well-suited to a working dining environment.

Can the paper cord seat on the Wishbone Chair be replaced?

The paper cord seat can be rewoven by a skilled craftsperson. Carl Hansen & Søn also offers reweaving services, reflecting the brand's commitment to longevity over disposability.

Brand & Designer

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