Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Shell Chair

Name: Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Shell Chair
Brand: Carl Hansen & Son
Price: 3489.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£3,489.00 GBP

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Please select frame Oak Walnut

Please select finish Lacquer Oil White Oil

Please select upholstery Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Leather 1 Leather 2 Leather 3 Leather 6

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Made to Order - 6-8 Weeks

The Carl Hansen CH07 Shell chair is a sculptural easy chair with a triangular footprint. The chair is frequently placed where it can be viewed from all sides, on its own or in groups. Sometimes called “The Smiling Chair”, the three-legged construction provides absolute stability; the chair achieves a floating lightness due to its wing-like seat and the arching curves of its tapered legs.

Dimensions

Chair: W: 92 x D:83 x H 74 cm
Seat: W: 92 x D: 48 x H 35 cm

Upholstery

Shell may be upholstered in a range of fabrics selected by Carl Hansen & Son.

FRAME:
Wood Swatches

CATEGORY 1:
Canvas 2, Capture, Clara 2, Crisp, Mood, Remix 3

CATEGORY 2:
Molly 2, Re-wool

CATEGORY 3:
Fiord 2, Hallingdal 65

CATEGORY 4:
Divina Melange 3

LEATHER 1:
Loke

LEATHER 2:
Thor

LEATHER 3:
Sif

LEATHER 4:
Saddle Leather

LEATHER 5:
Freja

LEATHER 6:
Cowhide

Finishes

Frame: Veneer oak with lacquer, oil, white oil, smoked stain or black paint.

Note that oak has a clearly visible wood structure when painted. Smoked stain is a mixed variant with a frame in oak/oil and the seat/back in smoked stain. Veneer beech with paint. Beech has minimal structure when painted

Seat: Foam with upholstery in all fabric and leather groups incl. cowhide

Details

The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has patiently waited for the spotlight for a number of decades. Today, it is considered one of Hans J. Wegner’s most iconic and groundbreaking designs.

Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise and absolute determination creates the ultimate sense of proportion and balance. The design’s floating lightness is achieved through its wing-like seat and three arched legs. The chair’s signature seat, backrest and legs are created from form-pressed veneer and upholstery, cradling the user in generous comfort. The chair’s front legs are made from a single piece, and all three legs splitting at their highest point, before coming back together and curving sharply downwards. This unique construction adds stability to the light and distinctive form.