CH07 Shell lounge chair, oiled walnut – d. brown leather Thor377

The story of the CH07 Shell lounge chair by Carl Hansen & Søn isn’t quite traditional: Hans J. Wegner created the Shell Chair already in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and did not reach the general public’s acceptance. Carl Hansen & Søn introduced the Shell chair again in 1998, resulting in immediate success. Since then, the chair has redeemed its position as a modern classic of Danish design.

The sophisticated and airy silhouette of the CH07 Shell chair consists of a sleek solid wood frame and a curved, wing-like seat and backrest upholstered in leather. Wegner believed that a chair should always be comfortable to sit on and beautiful to look at from all sides and angles. Crafted by hand in Denmark, the Shell lounge chair is a perfect example of this.

Hans J. Wegner

Carl Hansen & Søn is a family-run Danish company specialising in classic wooden furniture. The story of Carl Hansen & Søn dates back to 1908 when Danish cabinetmaker Carl Hansen established a small furniture workshop on the island of Funen. Since the beginning, the finest Danish craftsmanship and collaborations with skilful designers have been the company's two main principles. Carl Hansen & Søn is known especially for a long-term relationship with Hans J. Wegner, the designer of the iconic Wishbone chair, as well as collaborations with other mid-century Danish designers, such as Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen, Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint. Besides preserving Danish design classics, Carl Hansen & Søn also works with interesting contemporary designers.