Carl Hansen & Son CH163 sofa

Brand: Carl Hansen & Son
Model: CH163 Sofa
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1965

Ordering time : 16-20 weeks

Combination:Walnut, Oil, Leather group A

Hans J. Wegner designed the CH163 sofa in 1965, using a down filling for luxurious comfort. This large, three-seater sofa neatly exemplifies how Wegner often highlighted structural details to great effect.

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*Ordering time: 16-20 weeks
*Please kindly find your colour option and fill in your choice in the remark for us. 
*Real samples are available in our showroom

HISTORY
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1963 for the annual Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen. While some critics loved the avant-garde design, the general public was reluctant to accept the chair's bold and different design. Initial sales were poor and it was only produced in limited quantities during the 1960s. In the early 1990´s the "Three-legged Shell Chair" began to attract handsome prices at international auctions. When Carl Hansen & Son re-introduced the chair in 1998, it immediately won several design awards - as well as broad public appeal.

THE DESIGNER

As a driving force behind 'Danish Modern', Hans J. Wegner helped change the general public's viewof furniture in the 1950s and 1960s. His passion for designing chairs, more than 500 ofthem, is recognized worldwide and reflected in his title 'the Master ofthe Chair'. He is famous for integrating perfectly executed joints with exquisite shapes and combining them with a constant curiosity for materials and deep respect for wood and its natural characteristics. His designs furnish minimalism with organic and natural softness.