Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair Natural Paper Cord

Manufacturer: Carl Hansen & Søn | Designer: Hans J. Wegner, 1949

The Chair That Defined Danish Design

The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Søn, the CH24 Wishbone Chair has been in continuous production since 1950 — a rare distinction that speaks to the enduring rightness of its form. The gently rounded top rail flows into the characteristic Y-shaped back in a single steam-bent piece, combining backrest and armrest into one continuous curve that is as structurally considered as it is beautiful. Light enough to move around a table without thought, and comfortable enough to stay in long after the meal is finished.

Available in 13 finishes across beech, ash, oak and walnut — from the pale warmth of beech soap to the depth of walnut oil — each with hand-woven natural paper cord. The unbleached cord is a constant across all versions: tactile, durable, and visually striking from every angle.

The Craft Behind Each Chair

More than 100 steps are required to produce a single Wishbone Chair, the majority carried out by hand. The hand-woven paper cord seat alone takes a skilled craftsman approximately one hour to complete, using around 120 metres of cord per chair. The result is a seat that is exceptionally durable, stable underhand, and visually striking from every angle — including beneath the chair, where the weave is just as considered as the top.

• Dimensions — W55 × D51 × H76cm (seat height 45cm)
• Frame — FSC™-certified solid wood; available in beech, ash, oak and walnut
• Seat — Hand-woven natural (unbleached) paper cord
• Finishes — Beech Soap, Beech Oil, Beech Lacquer, Ash Soap, Ash White Oil, Oak Soap, Oak Oil, Oak White Oil, Oak Black Lacquer, Oak Smoked Oil, Oak Clear Lacquer, Walnut Oil, Walnut Lacquer

Also available with black paper cord. Add the CUCH24 leather cushion for extra comfort. Pair with the Carl Hansen Dining Tables collection. Part of the Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair collection.