CH_07

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Product description

The famous Shell Chair. Three-‐legged and beautiful; it's a chair you'll have for the rest of your life. Simultaneously minimalistic yet generous with a broad wing-‐shaped seat and curved legs; it stands firm on its three balancing legs. Wegner's round CH008 table makes a popular accompaniment to the chair. The Shell Chair is made of form-‐pressed veneer. The seat and back are available upholstered in fabric or leather.

Articles about CH_07

A Rich Heritage

A Rich Heritage

6/2/2022

Carl Hansen & Son is one of the classics among Danish furniture manufacturers, with a rich portfolio of iconic designs. We spoke to CEO Knud Erik Hansen about the company's DNA and its future.

A classic in new robes

A classic in new robes

12/10/2017

Carl Hansen & Søn used the intense colors of gemstones as inspiration for the covers of the Shell Chair CH07.

One chair wasn’t enough for him

One chair wasn’t enough for him

9/19/2014

Young designers can still learn a lot from him, even if this year Hans J.Wegner would have turned 100. On the occasion of his anniversary, ChristianHolmsted Olesen has dedicated an insightful book to the life, work andapproach of the exceptional designer.

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Hardwoods, Hand-Made, Hansen

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Our author Claudia Simone Hoff paid a visit to Carl Hansen & Søn: In the factory on the Danish island of Funen she found out what is behind a classic furniture item such as the “Wishbone Chair” by Hans J. Wegner, sanded down a chair leg herself, and visited Knud Erik Hansen’s manor house.

Stay flexible

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At Milan Design Week, Carl Hansen & Søn will be showing new ideas, two classics in fresh outfits and also offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the long tradition of the Danish furniture manufacturer.

Room for inspiration

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On the move

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Manufacturer:
Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark

Design:
Hans J. Wegner
1963

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