CH07 Shell lounge chair - Rosewood - Limited Edition

To mark the 60th anniversary of Hans J. Wegner's iconic Shell Chair, Carl Hansen & Son presents an Anniversary Edition in rosewood and oak.

A beautiful chair in one of the most beautiful woods with a grain that makes you weep!

Orders for this special edition were only available from October to December, 2023. We are pleased to be able to offer one of these very special collectors editions for sale.

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 cradle the user in generous comfort while the 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.

W: 92cm

H: 74cm

Seat Height: 35cm

D: 83cm