The China Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944, draws inspiration from the timeless aesthetic of ancient Chinese design in the 17th and 18th centuries. This piece epitomizes Wegner's lifelong quest to understand the nature of wood and explore its possibilities. In his modern interpretation, he unfolds his talent as a wood craftsman and his flair for expressive and sculptural functionalism.
The China Chair fits the ethos that furniture should be beautiful from all angles as freestanding monuments to the inseparable relationship between handcrafted forms and fine, natural materials.
An iconic name in the Nordic design world, Fritz Hansen is an internationally celebrated interior design brand with a wide range of furniture, lighting, and accessories. Since its founding in Copenhagen in 1872, Fritz Hansen has shaped Danish design as we know it, collaborating with visionaries including Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, and Hans J. Wegner. In its first 50 years, Fritz Hansen designed furniture for the Danish Parliament and Supreme Court at Christiansburg Palace, the University Library, and Copenhagen City Hall.
Later on, Fritz Hansen collaborated with contemporary designers including Cecilie Manz and Jaime Hayon. Fritz Hansen's designs are characterized by exceptional craftsmanship, unique design, and the highest quality made to last. Every item in the Fritz Hansen collection feels both timeless and timely, with details that provide both beauty and function.
Material: Leather, Solid Ash or Cherry Wood | Aura: Corrected Leather; Natural: Aniline Leather
Dimensions: 21.7"W x 32.3"H x 21.7"D | Seat Height: 17.7" | Armrest Height: 26.8"
Shipping Info: Typically ships in 12-14 weeks.