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CH07 | Shell Chair

This variant: oak, painted, Fiord 171, black
By Hans J. Wegner

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.

This variant: oak, painted, Fiord 171, black

By Hans J. Wegner

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.

Available online in 18 materials and colors

CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, oil, Fiord 171
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, white oil, Leather Thor 307
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

walnut, oil, Leather Thor 377
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

walnut, lacquer, Cowhide, Brown White
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

walnut, lacquer, Leather Loke 7150
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, white oil, Divina 181
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, oil, Leather Thor 301
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, oil, Leather Thor 307
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, painted, Leather Thor 301, black
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, white oil, Fiord 171
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

walnut, lacquer, Leather Thor 301
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

walnut, oil, Leather Thor 301
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, white oil, Leather Thor 301
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

walnut, oil, Leather Thor 307
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

oak, white oil, Leather Thor 306
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

walnut, oil, Leather Thor 306
 
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CH07 | Shell Chair

FSC™-certified oak, white oil, Cowhide, Brown White
 
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An architectural masterpiece

When Hans J. Wegner unveiled the design of the CH07 Shell Chair in 1963, many critics loved the avant-garde look, but the general public was reluctant to accept its distinctive expression. Mixed reviews in the 1960s along with the less-developed production techniques of the time, resulted in very limited production. When Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell Chair in 1998, it won broad public admiration almost immediately due to the interest of a new generation. The design’s floating lightness is achieved through its wing-like seat and curved backrest held by a frame with three arched legs. The chair’s signature seat and backrest are created from upholstered form-pressed veneer, cradling the user in generous comfort. The chair’s laminated legs are made of several layers of veneer, and the two front legs are made from a single element, resulting in a unique and stable form. The Shell Chair is a clear manifestation of Wegner’s belief that a chair should always be comfortable, have no back side and should be beautiful from all sides and angles.
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Inspiration

The CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner has an architectural beauty that makes a bold statement in any space.
Angel Building View
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Hans J. Wegner

Designer
Among Danish furniture designers, Hans J. Wegner is considered one of the most creative, innovative and prolific. Often referred to as the master of the chair, Wegner created almost 500 chairs in his lifetime – many of them considered masterpieces. He is probably best known for his iconic Wishbone Chair which has been in continuous production since 1950. The core of Wegner’s legacy is his focus on showing the inner soul of furniture pieces through a simple and functional exterior.
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Materials

Wood

Downloads

CH07.zip | ZIP
CH07-2D.zip | ZIP
CH07_3D (1).zip | ZIP

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5 YEARS WARRANTY

When you choose a product from Carl Hansen & Søn, you get more than just a piece of furniture. You become part of a proud tradition of distinctive and beautiful craftsmanship, where nothing has been left to chance. Where all furniture is manufactured with a great love for design and the history of the crafting process. We are the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture designed by Hans J. Wegner, and we also manufacture furniture created by renowned furniture designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen, Ole Wanscher, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Bodil Kjær, and Tadao Ando. Carl Hansen & Søn represents more than 100 years of Danish design history, and our furniture is sold worldwide. 

 

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