CH101 Lounge Chair

Description

The CH101 lounge chair’s industrial elements are combined with natural materials in a pure design which continues to remain relevant and inspiring many decades later. CH101 is a tightly shaped, but extremely comfortable lounge chair. It is built over an inner frame of solid beechwood and two arm elements, which are upholstered by hand, according to the best quality standards. For dimensional stability, the seat and back cushions have a foam core which is wrapped in a down jacket to enhance the comfort. The leather covering is removable and has discretely placed air holes. The stainless steel flat frame consists of a longitudinal rail which is joined to the leg with skids at each end. Stainless steel is also included in the arm rests where it both supports the armrests but also covers the upholstery in both the front and the back. This creates an exciting contrast to the upholstery. The CH101 lounge chair was designed, in its time, as part of an exclusive office furniture range and represents today some of the designer’s finest work in stainless steel. The CH100 series was relaunched in 2008 in connection with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Carl Hansen & Søn.
In addition to the lounge chair, the series includes a sofa in three sizes and two coffee tables.

CH101 was designed by Hans Wegner. Wegner is arguably the most important figure in Danish modern furniture design. Early in his life, Wegner apprenticed under a cabinetmaker and was eventually educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. In 1938, he worked on furniture for Arne Jacobsen and Erik Moller’s Aarhus City Hall. By 1943, he opened his own design studio, where he would design some of his most famous works. The peacock chair was designed in 1947 for Johannes Hansen and thanks to innovations from designers such as Eames and Aalto, bent plywood shell chairs by Wegner began in 1948. Both the Wishbone and Round Chair were in introduced in 1949 and have since become two of his best recognized works. Over his career, Wegner designed over 500 different chairs and countless other pieces including tables and cabinets. The attention to joinery, craft, and material have helped to make his name so revered.