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TRAINING MATERIAL
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TRAINING MATERIAL

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Overview of Hans J. Wegner's Contribution to Danish Modern Design:
  • Hans J. Wegner, initially trained as a cabinetmaker, is celebrated for integrating fine joinery with exquisite form in his designs.
  • He emphasized the use of wood and natural materials, adding an organic softness to minimalist design.
  • Wegner is renowned as the 'master of the chair,' having designed over 500 chairs.
  • He collaborated with other notable figures in Danish Modern design, such as Arne Jacobsen and Børge Mogensen.
Key Chair Designs:
  • The Wishbone Chair (CH_24): Designed in 1949, it features a Y-shaped back for support, crafted from Danish hardwoods, known for its organic simplicity and comfort.
  • The Shell Chair (CH_07): Introduced in 1963, it has a three-legged design for stability and a floating lightness, reintroduced in 1998 to critical acclaim.
  • The Wingchair (CH_445): Designed in 1960, it offers exceptional comfort and support with a solid beech frame and stainless steel legs.
  • The Elbow Chair (CH_20): Created in 1956, it features a unique seat base and rounded backrest, stackable up to four high.
  • The Airport Chair (CH_401): Designed in 1958 for Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, it combines a solid beech frame with stainless steel for durability.
Table Designs:
  • CH_318: A 1960 design featuring stainless steel arms and a solid wood tabletop, available in various lengths and wood types.
  • CH_327: Designed in 1962, it has a floating tabletop appearance with tapered edges and legs, available in solid wood.
Material and Finish Options:
  • Stain/Varnish: Provides a uniform dark-wood color, easy to maintain but requires professional repair for serious damage.
  • Soap Finish: Offers a natural look, requires regular maintenance, suitable for private homes.
  • Oil Finish: Enhances grain contrast, requires biannual maintenance, suitable for both private and public areas.
  • White-pigmented Oil: Lightens wood without darkening over time, requires regular maintenance.
  • CHS Colour: Special paint providing uniform colors, easy daily care.
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Catalog excerpts

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ҕ First a cabinetmaker , then a designer : integrates fine joinery and exquisite form. A deep respect for wood and its characteristics Ֆ and an abiding curiosity about other natural materials. Brings an organic , natural soft ness to formalistic minimalism. Օ Generally regarded as the master of the chairԔ , with more than 500 chair designs to his name. One of the giants of Danish Modern , worked with Arne Jacobsen, Bոrge Mogensen, etc. >

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ՓThe Shell Chair 92 cm36.22Ҕ 83 cm32.68 AshBeechOakWalnutOil > 83 cm32.68Ԕ ■■■ White-pigmented Oil ■■ Clear Lacquer ■■■ CHS Colours ■ >

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Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960, but only produced in very limited numbers until Carl Hansen & Son relaunched the chair in 1996 based on WegnerՒs original 1:1 drawings. CH_445 immediately received both design awards and international acclaim. An exceptionally comfortable chair that provides excellent support > ՓThe Wingchair for the back, shoulders, neck and head. Its generous lines enable a variety of sitting positions. ԕ Built upon a solid beech frame, just as Wegner specified, and upholstered in high-quality foam that provides just the right balance between firmness and softness. ՓThe Wingchair...

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AshBeechOakSoap > 80 cm31.50Ք ■■■ > 62 cm24.41 Oil Ԣ֠■■ > 39 cm15.35 White-pigmented Oil Ԣ֠■ Stain/Varnish ■■ > 64 cm25.20 Clear Lacquer Ԣ֠■■ CHS Colours ■●● Oak available in dark colours only, and not NCS S3502-Y, S1005-Y, S0502-Y >

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ՓThe Elbow Chair 72 cm28.35Ҕ 46 cm18.11 73 cm28.74Ԕ AshBeechOakSoap ■■■ > 53 cm20.8746 cm 18.11Ԕ Oil ■■■ White-pigmented Oil ■■ Stain/Varnish ■■ Clear Lacquer ■■■ CHS Colours ■●● Oak available in dark colours only, and not NCS S3502-Y, S1005-Y, S0502-Y Upholstery available in leather or fabric according to customer specifications >

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73 cm28.74 55 cm21.65Ԕ 35 cm13.78 OakSoap > 71 cm27.95Ԕ ■ Oil ■ White-pigmented Oil ■ Stain/Varnish ■ Clear Lacquer ■ > 71 cm27.95 CHS Colours Ԣ׏● Oak available in dark colours only, and not NCS S3502-Y, S1005-Y, S0502-Y Upholstery available in leather or fabric according to customer specifications >

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Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1970 as part of a larger series in steel that includes an easy chair and dining chairs, as well as a desk and a table. Օ Produced in very limited numbers during the 1970s and reintroduced in 2008 on the occasion of Carl Hansen & Sons 100th anniversary.ҕ The characteristic design employs hand-polished, stainless steel for the legs, visible frame, and arm rest fronts. Hand-made on a solid beech inner frame to enable use of the finest upholstery methods, finished in stainless steel for durability and lasting beauty. Օ Exceptional comfort due to its generous lines and...

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72 cm28.35 AshBeechOakWalnutSoap Ԣ֠■■ Oil ■■■■ White-pigmented Oil ■■ > 160/190/240 cm 62.99/74.80Ԕ/94.49 60 cm23.62Ԕ 95 cm37.40 Stain/Varnish Ԣ֠■ Clear Lacquer ■■■■ > 95 cm 37.40 size="-2">

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Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1962.Օ The table achieves an elegant lightness due to the ta- pered edges of the table top, which nearly floats above the frame. The rounded legs finish the overall impression of effortless agility, as they taper elegantly from the frame to the floor. Օ 100% solid wood, available in ash, beech, oak or walnut; width = 95 cm; length = 190 cm (seats 6) or 248 cm (seats 8). The table top is made from uninterrupted sections of solid wood running the entire length of the table. This solu- tion, compared to full-width sections, reveals more of the woodՒs structure, results...

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Clear Lacquer C H S Co 1 o u r Available for wood types cherry, walnut beech, oak What it is water-based clear lacquer s pe c i a 1 pa i nt Appearance d a r k e r t h a n so a p ; g 1 o s sy, time and other contrasts are cove re d ; u n i fo r m co 1 o u rs a c-cording to colour card Maintenance (end-user) w i pe c 1 e a n w i t h d a m p c 1 oth w i pe c 1 e a n w i th d a m p c 1 oth Advantages easy to care for on a daily basis, as long as there n ot s u sce pt i b 1 e to t h e e ffe cts of light easy to care for on a daily basis, as long as there n ot s u sce pt i b 1 e to t h e e ffects of...

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Started 1908.Օ Family owned and operated, Knud Erik Hansen CEO. Approx. 140 staff.Օ Production & HQ in DK, sales offices in Toronto + Tokyo. Combine handcrafted care with modern production technology.Օ Sustainable materials and processes. >

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Europe: Carl Hansen & Sn Mbelfabrik A/SHolmev踦nget 8_5560 Aarup_Denmark Tel: +45 6612 1404_Fax: +45 6591 6004 Asia/Pacific: Carl Hansen & Son Japan K.K.Aoyama Compal Bldg. 1F_3-1-7 Minamiaoyama Minato-ku_107-0062 Tokyo_Japan Tel: +81 3 3408 7640_Fax: +81 3 3408 7641 North America: Carl Hansen & Son Inc.462 Wellington Street West_Suite 502 Toronto, ON M5V 1E3_Canada Tel +1 (416) 572-2173_Fax: +1 (416) 572-4073 >

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