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Journal of the Korean Furniture Society (Journal of the Korea Furniture

Society) Vol. 28 No. 4 October, 2017, 314-325

A Study on the Characteristics of Hans J. Wegner Chair Design

Kim Sang-gwon†

Department of Industrial Design, Kaywon University of the Arts

A Study on the Characteristics of Chair Design by Hans J. Wegner

Sang Kwon Kim†

Department of Industrial Design, Kaywon University of Art & Design

Abstract:Hans Wegner, one of the legendary designers who led the 20th century Nordic modern
design, is a representative furniture designer of Danish Modern. His beautiful proportions,
elaborate structure, lightweight and simple chairs show the essence of Danish modernism for
mass production. Designed and built over 500 chairs, he demonstrated the essence of chair
design through a fully structured prototype. He shows his passion and craftsmanship as a
designer through over 1000 designs. In addition, chair design shows the value of timeless design
and is loved by modern times. Therefore, this study aims to study the characteristics of chair
design by Hans Wegner and to help furniture design education by analyzing design, structure,
function and material.

Keywords:chair, modernism, craftsmanship, timeless, structure, danish modern, wood

1. IntroductionOne) Great for the development of self He gave incense and said, “Good design.

It became the epitome of “in”. Denmark has designed Danish

1.1. Research Background and Purpose modern (Danish Modern) by designing delicate and unique

Scandinavian designers organic design (Organic home furnishings and household items differentiated by Curry

Design)progress in the past50Over the years, it had a Clint, Arne Jacobson, and Hans Wegner.Danish Modern)has

profound impact on the development of modernism. been created Their designs gained international fame and

Through mechanical aesthetics, modernism does not became known as Danish Modern.

really give designers any real sense in Scandinavia, Therefore, in this study, Danish modern (Danish Modern)

although designers share a basic goal for design. Hans Wegner, the master ofHans Wegner)The purpose of this

All. By combining these old craft skills with modern design, paper is to derive the design characteristics shown in his chair

Scandinavian designers were able to produce products suitable design by researching and analyzing the form, innovative

for factory manufacturing.20For centuries, Scandinavian materials, function, and structure of his chair design.

technology and design sensibilities have been

1.2. Research scope and methods

2017year8month30day reception;2017year9month25day correction;2017year9month 28Confirmation The scope of this study is the major chair designs in the early, middle,
of publication
and late period of Hans Wegner, the master of Danish modern.
†Corresponding author: Sang-Kwon Kim ([email protected] )

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Fig. One.5 : 1 Scaled Model and Hans Wegner. Fig. 2.A Valet Chair.

research centered on people. In addition, his design philosophy, chair(Wishborn Chair 1950)and a valet chair (Valet
design background, design characteristics, and design cases are Chair 1953)As shown in, Scandinavian's unique organic
analyzed with focus. approach focused on the importance of physical,
As a research method, first, data on Hans Wegner is researched psychological and emotional connections between
through related books, specialized magazines, and the Internet, and the users and objects. By simplifying and purifying form
characteristics of chair design are derived by research and analysis based and structure, he has designed, throughout his
on the main literature survey. lifetime, beautiful, timeless creative chairs with perfect
function and structure.

2. Growth background and activities

2.2. main activity

2.1. growth background Hans Wagner1936Year Arts and Crafts School (

Hans Wegner, one of Denmark's greatest designersHans Kunsthandvaerkerskolen)Ola Molga de Nielsen,
Wegner (1914~2007)is the southern tonder of Denmark ( furniture designer ofOrla Molgaard-Nielsen)Start your
Tonder)As the son of a shoe repairman, he grew up first steps as a designer below.1938Snacker Lauget
understanding the craftsmanship of handmade products and (Copenhagen)Snedker Laugets)Exhibiting tables, chairs
the unique characteristics of materials. At his young age he and armchairs at the exhibition, he has already
developed a true love and understanding of trees, which led to demonstrated an aesthetic that will characterize most
Stahlberg (HF Stahlberg)Worked as an apprentice in a of his career.1940In the year he was Arne Jacobson (
carpentry workshop in After becoming a qualified Arne Jacobsen)started working in the architecture
cabinetmaker, he went on to enlist in the military.3have worked studio of the Arhus City Hall (Arhus Municipal Hall)in
for the company for a year (Charlotte and Peter 2003) (Fig. 1). charge of furniture design. After that, he founded his
He studied furniture making at the Polytechnic in Copenhagen, own company andCarl Hansen & Son),Fritz Hansen (
where Wagner visited the Copenhagen Museum of Decorative Arts. Fritz Hansen),Getama (Getama),Marvel(Mable) Started
Copenhagen Decorative Art Museum)It was also the place where I a very successful career as a designer by producing
was taught about the furniture displayed in the museum. This various chair designs in collaboration with furniture
experience, and the annual furniture exhibition organized by the companies such asCharlotte and Peter 2003).
Copenhagen Cabinet Makers Guild, gave the young carpenter His timeless designs stemmed from an architectural

Wegner a sense of depth that eventually inspired him to become a sense with a deep understanding of wood. Model CH-07

designer.Manuela 2012). Molded plywood of chair and valet (Valet)The original

The Chinese chair he designed (Chinese Chair storage space and hanger designed on the chair shows his

1943),Peacock Chair (Peacock Chair 1947),wishbone creativity and technical skills (Fig. 2).

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Fig. 3.Lake and Forest of Scandinavia. Fig. 4.Modern Design of Scandinavian.

1951Year Rano Triennale (Milan Triennale)of the Grand Prix (Kim Sang-kwon2003).

(Grand Prix)and Eckersburg, Denmark (Eckersberg) He has won Scandinavians have begun to pay attention to
numerous awards, including medals. His furniture is in the the indoor environment where they have to spend
Museum of Modern Art in New York.mom)It is exhibited in a lot of time during long and cold winters and
several international collections includingManuela 2012). nights compared to other European countries.
shape Scandinavian design. It has a simple design
3. Design background and origins that will never get tired of looking at it for a long
time, practicality with only necessary functions, and
3.1. traditional design identity Functionalism, whose aesthetic characteristics that transcend time and
character became clear by the pursuit of form beauty with space.
the goal of rationalistic space creation by the Bauhaus,1930

Since then, it has developed into an international style, and has 3.2. scandinavian modern

had an impact on Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, 19At the end of the century, the countries of Scandinavia were

Sweden, and Finland. mostly agricultural countries. After that, it was industrialized with

Scandinavia is not only a geographical term, but the the scent of the Industrial Revolution and wants to inherit the

countries it belongs to, such as Finland, Sweden, Denmark, tradition of handicrafts in a modern way. Based on the functionalist

and Norway, are a cultural and regional unit with common ideology of modernism, it developed into a unique northern

roots and three common concepts governing social and European functionalism.

economic policies or laws. It can be expressed as a co-unit They do not imitate the principle of functionalism as it is,

with Norway's high and rugged rugged mountains and but try to achieve harmony by fusion of rationality based on

deep canyons,6only5Finland is characterized by a their tradition, life, and naturalism. Scandinavian functionalism

thousand lakes and vast forests; Denmark, characterized showed aesthetic products through functional form,

by its gentle plains, well-groomed fields, and beaches with appropriate use of materials, and collaboration between

soft sand; and Sweden, which is lush with mountains and designers and companies.Fig. 4).

birch forests.Fig. 3). Scandinavian modern (Scandinavian Modern)Iranian

Scandinavians take in many different foreign scents functionalism and humanism coexist as a practical approach.2It

and digest them as their own, creating vivid, intense has been represented by a unique personality like a pronoun

shades and overall bright harmony. In addition, the since before and after World War II. Although the Bauhaus'

rich forest resources of Scandinavia and functionalism technology-oriented approach dominates Europe, it sets itself

were combined to create furniture that took advantage apart and strives to create warm, comfortable and human

of the characteristics of wood in its formativeness. designs in the spirit of traditional craftsmanship.

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do (Kim Aram)2011).
Scandinavian modern designers have inherited the tradition

with high craftsmanship, fixed structure, unique imagination

and reflection on materials, and unique aesthetics. In addition,

considering the ergonomic proportions, it shows a practical,

functional, and simple yet clear design. The characteristics of

Scandinavian modern are simplicity, honesty, respect for

functions and users, utility value that surpasses decorativeness,

Fig. 5.Chairs Design by Arne Jacobson.
and durability.

The development of Scandinavian Modern was not through

Mass production by companies such as Ritz Hansen allowed
individual designers, but through practical cooperation between
the furniture industry to develop further.
designers, companies, and the government, and was achieved
At the heart of Danish Modern, a popular success in
through lively exchanges between countries in Northern Europe.
furniture design, was Hans Wegner.Hans Wegner), pin
rate (Finn Juhl),Arne Jacobson (Arne Jacobson) etc.
3.3. Danish Modern
Hans Wegner wants to design furniture that can be
2In the process of developing into a modern industrial
finished by hand using natural wood. Because he
country after World War II, it was natural to change to
believed that the spirit and vitality of designers and
modern Denmark due to its excellent functions, traditional
producers would be transmitted to consumers through
work, high quality and durability. Denmark, a country
this process, his furniture has a unique and organic
surrounded by sea, has been a trading center for Northern
form and aesthetic sense that cannot be completed by
Europe, Western Europe, America and Asia for centuries
machines alone (Fig. 5).
after the Viking Age. Danish people have taken a receptive

attitude to new senses and ideas from abroad, and they

4. Design Characteristics
are not just borrowing functions or aesthetics from foreign

ones, but are transforming parts of them into their own.

4.1. organic modernism
smelled bad
organic design Scented Danish Modern
1924Curry Clint, a professor of furniture design in the
The organic characteristic is chosen as the differentiation
Faculty of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts,
from the international flow of geometric modernism. It
founded inKaare Klint)In addition20He was a major influence
was in harmony with the natural environment of Denmark
on Danish furniture design in the century. The students who
and the tendencies of the people. The craftsmanship using
received this education became furniture designers who lead
the technique of wood carving did not miss the details. In
the next generation, and their designs gained international
the early days, Danish modern was limited to organicity
popularity, and the Danish modern (Danish Modern)It came to
using wood, but in Denmark after that, new materials,
be called (Aram Kim)2011).
colors, and technologies are combined to create more
1950The Danish modern was established as home furniture and
diverse and witty designs. This is not limited to existing
household items designed by designers such as Curry Clint, Arne
values, but is the result of their efforts to pursue comfort
Jacobson, Börge Morgensen, and Hans Wegner of the 1980s created
and pleasure through clarity and aesthetic elements.
a Scandinavian design culture that was different from that of the
Danish modern is not an unchanging hard truth, but a flow
United States (Ji-Suk Han Han).2000).Their designs are elegant
of design with flexibility and rationality to accept and
furniture that combines the beauty of form and practicality.
discard from the user's point of view.

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Fig. 6.Organic Design by Hans Wegner and Arne

Jacobson.

Fig. 8.Details of Wishbone Chairs.

The chair is designed and manufactured considering the

physical, emotional, and ergonomic aspects. As a furniture

craftsman, Han Swagner shows the essence of Danish

modern and exemplary furniture design with beautiful

proportions, sophisticated structure, and light and simple

Fig. 7.Organic Function Chairs by Hans Wegner.
chairs suitable for mass production based on perfect

functions.Fig. 7).
All (Aram Kim)2011).Danish furniture designers have gone

through a lot of experimentation to remove the

unnecessary and leave only the essentials. Hans Wegner's 5. Major chair design examples

Wishbone Chair, Peacock Chair, Arne Jacobson's Ant Chair,

5.1. Wishbone Chair (CH-24) 1949Years Wishbone
and Egg Chair are representative chairs of organic
Chairs by Hans Wegner and Karl Hansen (Carl
modernism (Fig. 6).
Hansen)It was produced through the first collaboration
with1944In 2017, he designed a chair inspired by a
4.2. organic functionalism
portrait of a Danish merchant sitting on a Chinese
Hans Wegner's design is organically functionalism.
Ming chair. It is characterized by a soft and elegant
Organic Functionality)express it By completing a stable
look because there is no backrest and the thin bow-
organic structure with simple materials such as wood and
shaped shape replaces the back and armrests (www.
leather through aesthetic and delicate technology, he is
danish designstore.com/).
always aiming for50Designing a comfortable chair that can
In addition, there is a part that connects the seat plate and the bow-
be used for more than a year. Based on traditional
shaped backrest.Ybecause it looks like a chairYIt was nicknamed the chair.
craftsmanship, he expressed the aesthetics of solidity and
Its original name was wishbone because it resembled the breastbone of a
simple lines, and the numerous chairs he introduced into
bird. (Wishbone)It is called a chair (Fig. 8).
the world have become beautiful, immortal works that are
The wishbone chair is made of beech wood (Beech),The
praised for designing the highest functional, aesthetic, and
legs are oak (Oak)It was made using , and the seat is a
completeness possible with wood.
paper cord (Papercord)made by tying
The chair is not just viewed as an object to sit on, but a psychological

relationship between the person using the chair and the chair.

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Fig. 9.Round Chairs.

Fig. 11.Peacock Chairs.

Fig. 10.Winsor Chairs.
The chair material is oak wood for the back and legs.
5.2. Round Chair (PP-501) The round chair is the (Oak)and ash trees (Ash),The seat is made of leather (
simplest4It best expresses Hans Wegner's design Leather) was made with
philosophy of "continuous purification" in order to

minimize the design elements of the dog's legs, seat plate, 5.3. Peacock Chair (PP-550) Peacock chair1947It was
armrests combined with legs, and chairs. The round chair produced in 2011, and with the design concept of a
was created by Hans Wegner and furniture maker peacock, the chair was designed with an exaggeratedly high
Johannes Hansen.Johannes Hansen)It was created in arched back, inspired by the shape of the Windsor chair. The
collaboration with The round chair was assembled by wooden flesh attached to the inside of the back frame is
tenon processing of the four legs, the seat plate, and the visually reminiscent of a peacock tail feather (Figs. 10, 11). The
back plate, and the elegant curved back plate was made by Cabinetmakers Guild of Copenhagen (Cabinetmaker Guild) It
combining it with a finger joint. The seat is rattan bark was a great turning point as a designer by exhibiting the
cane (Cane)woven to make it rigid. Peacock chair in
Richard Nixon (Richard Nixon)and johnF.Kennedy (John F. The chair material is oak wood for the back and
Kennedy)with1961In the years televised presidential candidate legs. (Oak)and ash trees (Ash),Paper cord on the left
debates stood out. The two presidential candidates became even side (Papercord)was made with
more famous when they sat in round chairs and debated (Han Ji-

sook).2000) (Fig. 9). 5.4. Circle Chair (PP-130) circle chair1986It is a

in America "The Chair”It was praised for its design that marked a turning point in Hans
perfect shape enough to be called 'President Wegner's chair design in 2005, and it is a design with a
Kennedy's chair'www.nor dikhus.com/-hans- distinct personality and excellent comfort (www.pp.dk/
wegner). 1950It was also voted “the most"Oh my gosh index. php?page=designer&id=1).one(circle)as the
beautiful chair of the decade”. All. design concept of the elegant and simple round

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Fig. 12.Circle Chairs.

Fig. 13.Valet Chairs.

Fig. 14.Ox Chairs.
It is designed to comfortably wrap around the body by making

a thread inside the frame, and it feels like an armchair at a The seat plate has a hinge attached to the inside so that when

resort. The seat plate and headrest fabric are made to be you hang pants, you can pull the seat plate forward to hang the

detachable so that they can be replaced. The circle chair is one pants. There is a storage space underneath the seat plate, so it

of the most characteristic designs of his chair designs, which is conveniently designed to store small items (Fig. 13).

makes you feel comfortable and flexible. One of the attractive The material of the chair is oak (Oak),teak (Teak),
features of the Circle Chair is that despite its external size, pine tree(Pine),Maple tree(Maple),what (Wenge)
wheels are attached to its legs, making it lightweight, practical made with etc.
and easy to move.Fig. 12).

Hans Wegner was able to reach the highest level as a 5.6. Ox Chair (EJ-100) bull chair1960It was made in 1953

designer by designing a circle chair and it became his and is one of Hans Wegner's favorite chairs, which he

masterpiece. used in the living room of his home until his death. The

The chair material is oak wood for the back and bull chair is designed in the shape of a bull's horn, and a

legs. (Oak)and ash trees (Ash),There is a cloth ( unique chair that cannot be seen in other chairs is

Fabric), leather(Leather)made, etc. designed by inserting the curve of the horn on the

headrest of the back plate.Fig. 14).

5.5. Valet Chair (PP-250) the valet chair1953It The overall design is voluminous like a bull, giving it a

was made in 2000 and features three legs and is comfortable and comfortable feel. The legs look somewhat

designed to hang men's tops or bottoms. The back weak compared to the large body of the back and seat plate,

panel is designed in the form of a hanger so that butSteel)It is a structurally strong chair made of The material of

the top or coat of the suit can be hung. the chair is leather (Leather)and iron (Steel)was made with

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Fig. 15.Chinese Chairs. Fig. 16.PaPa Bear Chairs.

5.7. Chinese Chair (PP-56) The Chinese chair series The overall shape is structurally weak as the back
was designed and produced as a series inspired by and seat plates look larger than the legs, but the four
a portrait of a Danish merchant sitting on a traditional legs are strong. The armrest of the chair is designed in
Ming dynasty chair (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ the shape of a bear's arm, giving comfort and comfort.
Hans_Wegner). (Fig. 16).
1943Year Cabinet Makers Guild (Cabinetmaker Guild) The The material of the chair is oak (Oak),ash tree (Ash), cherry(

first design of the Chinese chair was presented at the autumn Cherry)The back and seat armrest cushions are made of cloth.

exhibition. He was inspired by traditional Chinese chairs, and (Fabric),leather(Leather)was made with

did research on Chinese chairs at the Danish Museum of

Industrial Art. 5.9. Bull Chair (PP-518)

Chinese chairs in Eastern culture his sense of fire chair (Bull Chair)has a bull's horn shape on the back

It became the center of the initial design. He is one of the plate to serve as both a back plate and an armrest. The fire

chairs inspired by China.7individual prototypes (prototype) chair reminiscent of strong bull horns maximized comfort

Efforts to modernize the traditional style by completing the by extending the armrests. In the case of this chair, I did

A Chinese chair is a “chair (The Chair)”Also called a round not add any additional design elements because I wanted

chair (Round Chair)developed into (Fig. 15). to create an organic chair that considered the human body

PP-66the model is1945It was designed in 2000 and first.

became the modern result of his Chinese chair research. By designing the back and armrests in an organic
PP-56 the model is1989It is designed with a fabric addition form, it is characterized by considering the human
to make it soft and comfortable to sit on. The material of body to sit more comfortably. The hind legs and back
the chair is oak (Oak),ash tree (Ash),cherry(Cherry)This panel are joined together to make it structurally
high seat is a paper cord (Papercord),cloth(Fabric),leather( strong, and a rose wood (Rose)Inlaid with six lines to
Leather)was made with add aesthetic sense (Fig. 17).
The material of the chair is oak (Oak),ash tree (Ash),

5.8. PaPa Bear Chair (PP-19) 1951The Papa Bear cherry(Cherry)and the seat is made of rattan bark (Cane)

chair, designed in 1999, was designed by Effie and leather (Leather)was made with

Stollen Denmark (AP Stolen Denmark)was produced in

This chair, which has an organic shape resembling a 5.10. Tube Chair (PP-530) 1954The tube chair designed

bear, is “the most comfortable chair model”.19”It was inTub Chair)was a pioneering experiment. The back of

called as a symbol of Danish chair design ( this chair is designed in the form of two separate curves,

story.kakao.com/_eHTfk6/AGzFJRIzAS8). so when it is manufactured, it has two

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Fig. 17.Bull Chairs.

Fig. 18.Tub Chairs.

It is a difficult task to manufacture and combine molded plywood. It

Because he believed that the vitality would be transmitted to
is the most experimental and advanced chair design designed by
the consumer, his furniture has a unique and organic form that
Wegner.
cannot be completed by machines alone.
In addition to the complex structure of the back part,
His chair shows the organic simplicity and simplicity
the tube chair is a chair with unique functions fused. He
characteristic of Danish modern in terms of form. Since a
combines and manufactures molded plywood technology
chair is a piece of furniture that humans spend a lot of
with traditional wood, and even adds an angle adjustment
time with, I think that it should be designed with a simple
function for backing. This is one of the most striking
design that does not burden you even if you look at it for a
examples of his dreams and courage, with a practical,
long time. In addition, since the design should be aimed at
easy-to-use and comfortable design.Fig. 18).Nevertheless,
overseas export, a simple design rather than a design with
the tube chair encountered difficult technical aspects at
a unique appearance can be used without objection in
the time and could not be produced in a rational way. As
various cultures.
technology advances over time,PP Mobler)Furniture
In his chair design, the organic design of Danish
company Wagner100To coincide with the anniversary, a
modern can be glimpsed in wishbone chair,
prototype was presented.
peacock chair, papa bear chair, fire chair, oak chair,
The material of the chair is oak (Oak),ash tree (Ash) and
circle chair, etc. (Table 1).In addition, the Chinese
the seat is cloth (Fabric)was made with
chair series and round chairs, which are half-
designed in the form of oriental natural beauty,
6. Characteristics analysis of chair design
inspired by the Ming Dynasty chair in China, show
the true value of organic beauty with delicate
6.1. shape
senses and beautiful lines (Figs. 19, 20).
Hans Wegner, who respected the value of craftsmanship,
Hans Wegner's chair design shows the beauty of form
wanted to design furniture that could be finished by hand
sublimated into art by developing organic modernism away
using wood, a natural material. Through this process, he
from the standardized mechanical aesthetics of modernism.
developed the spirit of designers and makers and

Table 1.Organic Forms of Chairs

Category Wishbone Chair Peacock Chair Papa Bear Chair Ox Chair

Organic Forms

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Fig. 19.Footrests of Ox Chair and PaPa Bear Chair.

Fig. 21.Scaled Mock up by Hans Wegner.

We aim to pursue the perfect function of a chair for comfort

and comfort by aesthetically expressing and completing

organic functions with friendly and concise materials. Many of

the chairs he introduced into the world have become beautiful

works of art, and they are loved even in modern times for their
Fig. 20.A Circle Chair and Circle Chair's Headrest.
functional and aesthetic beauty.

6.2. function
6.3. rescue
Hans Wegner values the function of a chair. It is designed in
Hans Wegner, an experimentalist who never followed the
consideration of various functional aspects such as ergonomics,
trends, sketched before entering the main design.1/5After
psychological stability, structure, and materials to provide relaxation,
making a miniaturized model with a model, he makes a
comfort, and comfort, which are the main functions of the chair.
prototype and uses it for a month, then decides if there are any
All. Among the chairs he designed, the Circle
parts to modify, and considers the structure of the chair as the
chair, Papa Bear chair, and Oak chair are mainly
top priority for mass production (www.dwr.com/designer-hans-
used in the living space, and their shape, size, and
wegner?lang=en_US) (Fig. 21).
material are designed to give psychological comfort
For the perfect chair structure, oak and ash wood, which are
and stability. Maximize the function of the chair by
strong in strength by taking advantage of the characteristics of
designing the footrest in the style of a stool.
wood, are used for the part of the structure that will support

the human weight, and beech wood is used for the curved part
Most of the chairs are made of wood, cloth, leather, etc.
of the seat or back panel. Cushion to give the seat comfort

Table 2.Example of Chair Structure and Type of Wood Joints

Category Back Seat Armrest Leg

Wishbone Chair

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Table 3.Example of Material for Each Individual Chair

Category Back⋅Leg Seat Armrest Seat Cushion

Wishbone Chair Oak Beech Beech Papercord

Round Chair Oak, Ash Oak, Ash Oak, Ash Leather

Peacock Chair Oak, Ash Oak Oak Papercord

Circle Chair Oak, Ash, Beech Oak, Ash - Fabric, Leather

Ox Chair Steel Fabric, Leather Fabric, Leather Fabric, Leather

7. Conclusion

Hans Wegner, who achieved popular success in furniture

design,Hans Wegner)As a furniture maker and designer,

Danish Modern (Danish Modern)He gained fame as a master of

As a characteristic of his chair design, he showed the essence

of chair design by simplifying the simple form and beautiful

Fig. 22.Simply modified structure of Model P-122. proportions of organic modernity, perfect structure and

function, and light weight suitable for mass production.

Paper cord and cane are mainly used for the part. His skills in handling wood, and his understanding and

When designing a chair, it is designed with a minimum of experience of wood, cultivated through his apprenticeship as a

parts, and almost no nails or screws are used for assembling carpenter, are later expressed in the form of an amazing chair that is

and combining each member, and it pursues a perfect perfectly refined and balanced and proportioned in his works. he's

structure by combining members with dowels.Table 2). been around for the rest of his life500 Designing more than one

The chairs he designed realize a chair with a perfect structure through chair, one of them100Dogs went into mass production, and many

a fixed structure, minimization and simplification of members, and the use designs, such as the wishbone chair and the round chair, were

of wood suitable for each member's characteristics and combination of popular with the public and are also loved today.

tenons (Fig. 22). 20Hans Wegner, the master of chair design of the
century, designs the chair with pure and thorough

6.4. ingredient craftsmanship and passion as a human being, without

Hans Wegner mostly uses wood as the material taking any fancy honor or adjectives. His passion will

for his chair designs. Oak, ash, beech, and cherry not be extinguished by our side through the chairs he

wood are mainly used for the back, legs, and seat designed in the world. In addition, all of his works

of the chair, and paper cord, cane, leather, and show the perfection and value of design beyond the

cloth are used for the seat cushion (Table 3).As a times so far, and have become a model for modern

finishing coat, oil (Oil),lacquer(Lacquer)etc. designers as well.

By designing a chair with a comfortable feeling suitable for real

life by taking advantage of the beautiful grain and characteristics of sa sa

wood, it shows a typical chair that combines design and materials

well. This study2017Supported by the academic research promotion

fund of Kaywon University of the Arts.

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