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THE GREATESTDining Chair

OUR SELECTION · 2026

Wegner Wishbone Chair CH24
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THE ONE WE CHOSE

Wishbone Chair (CH24)

CARL HANSEN & SØN

A paper-cord seat on a wooden frame, unchanged since 1950.

A wooden chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn since 1950. Its Y-shaped back gives it the name.


DESIGN · LONGEVITY · REPUTATION

Why it won

  1. I

    Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949.

  2. II

    Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn since 1950.

  3. III

    Hand-woven paper-cord seat.

  4. IV

    Light enough to move with one hand.

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FINAL

The verdict

Dining chairs are everywhere. This is the one other chairs are compared to.

THE DETAILS

DESIGNER
Hans J. Wegner
DESIGNED
1949
SEAT
Woven paper cord

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Our selection, not a measurement. Selected October 4, 2026. Last reviewed October 4, 2026. How we choose. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links.

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