In autumn 1949, Nisse and Kajsa's STRING shelf won first prize in the Bonniers library competition. Made up of blue wall panels and pine shelves, their creation beat out 194 competitors from all over Europe, the United States and even Australia. For the 75th anniversary of the String bookshelf, we produced a limited series of 1949 bookshelves with the original blue wall panels and solid pine shelves. Just like the winning 1949 model.
Designed in 1952, the Cow Horn chair is the immediate sequel to the round PP501/PP503 chair that marked Wegner's career. The continuity of form and philosophy is obvious, but the chair was designed for a different purpose. Wegner created a smaller chair that slides easily under the table, making it more suitable for the dining room as a whole.
PP130 Circle Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner is a lounge chair with an upholstered seat and neckrest in either fabric or leather. The Circle Chair definitely elevates Wegner into the exclusive league of artists who performed consistently at a very high level throughout a long life.
The original Pira shelf designed in 1954 was as contradictory as the man who conceived it. Olle Pira (1927-2018) was a traditional master cabinet-maker who crafted cherry, maple and matured oak with age-old skills. Yet he won a place at the renowned Konstfack school of art, craft and design, the birthplace of concepts ahead of their times. And became the first Swede to win a gold medal at the Triennale in Milan in 1952.
This is the three-legged version of the ferry chair. Excellent comfort, practical and with a strength and durability to outlast daily use for generations.
Hans Wegner design, 1946. The Chinese bench by Hans Wegner is both simple and elegant. It beautifully fits in to any type of environment and can be placed in an entrance, corridor or waiting area for a few moments rest while passing by.
Hans Wegner design, 1953. Designed to easily integrate into any environment, the Kayak bench by Hans Wegner looks just as beautiful in an entrance or corridor as it does in a waiting area. Simple and elegant, it’s the ideal bench for taking a short break between tasks, or the perfect place to leave documents or clothes before putting them away.
Hans J. Wegner design, 1949. Although designed as a comfortable dining room chair, the Icon chair is also frequently used as an office armchair. Its impeccable design not only provides strength and stability, but also makes it beautiful from every angle. Entirely made out of wood, the chair has a very natural look, which allows it to blend into any kind of interior, whether modern or classic.
Design, 1953. The Valet Chair is about the problems in folding clothes in the most practical manner at bedtime. Unites function with a playful sculptural design. The top rail is shaped as a coat hanger while the seat is basically a box for storing.
Hans J. Wegner design, 1947. The Peacock Chair mainly attracts attention because of its elegant backrest, reminiscent of a peacock’s feathers. The extravagant design is not only beautiful, but also makes the chair extremely comfortable, as it keeps the back perfectly straight. Its spacious seat and large armrests make it the ideal chair for reading, outdoors or indoors.
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