Hans J Wegner Ch 25 - Danish Design Brilliance
Individuals who studied Danish designers, or those who prefer style and grace throughout their daily routine have surely heard of Hans J. Wegner. This designer just recently passed away, only a few years short of the century mark. Throughout his life, he created hundreds of designs, but only a single rope chair. That design is the ch 25.
Danish furniture (danska möbler) is traditionally recognized for clean lines and simple elegance, exemplified in Wegner's works. Wegner's signature styling is easily recognized in the form of the ch 25, an armchair with a classic profile. This chair's timeless design continues to be highly desirable many years after its creation and is available in many woods.
The Wegner ch is a very well engineered design as well as being an attractive one. The forelegs take most of a person's weight and the result is an extremely stable chair and a very strong one. The rope seat and back are woven in a special and distinctive pattern to add to the visual appeal of this design.
You can choose which rope best matches your floor and other furnishings. The option most commonly chosen is a slight variation from natural oak. These chairs are sufficiently light and small in stature that you can easily move them about your space, giving you virtually unlimited options. Our experience is that this design is long-lasting. Even the most costly option is a good value for the money.
Don't let the price tag of the Wegner ch scare you -- you might pay somewhere around $2,000 USD, but this chair's value goes far beyond any price you might pay. It's stylish and collectible - everything you love about wicker but much more durable. With routine care, expect this chair to grow more valuable as it ages.
This particular Wegner design of a woven rope chair may lead people to look into Wegner's many other designs. A quick internet search of the Wegner name will easily detail how incredible Wegner truly is. He has had tremendous influence on furniture design. Additionally, this particular Wegner design may even serve as a catalyst to encourage people to look into Danish design furniture (danska design möbler) in general. There are more than 500 chair designs and a huge variety of wood and color accents.
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Hans J Wegner was famous for his influence on Danish design furniture (danska design möbler). He designed over 500 chairs with many different wood types and styles. One style in particular that he was known for was a classic profile armchair named the Wegner CH 25. This is a very durable wicker chair that is very strong with a stable structure. It has a distinctive rope seat and back woven in an intricate pattern. This chair is expensive, around $2,000 USD, but is collectible and of high quality. Mr. Wegner died in February of 2007 but he will always be known for the profound influence he had on furniture design.
Published November 19th, 2007
