CH24 Wishbone Chair, Hans J. Wegner Birthday Edition from Carl Hansen & Søn.

Carl Hansen & Søn, which is known for its extensive collection of furniture created by Hans J. Wegner, is - true to tradition - celebrates the master chair designer's birthday by producing the iconic Wishbone Chair in a limited edition, this time in high-gloss lacquered mahogany. As a collector's item, the special birthday edition has a small brass plate engraved with Hans J. Wegner's signature and date of birth discreetly placed on the inside of the chair frame. It also comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The Wishbone Chair in mahogany has a beautiful surface with reddish-brown hues which are accentuated and protected by a strong high-gloss lacquer that gives the chair a shiny finish. Historically, mahogany has been used to make furniture since the 15th century, and during the 16th and 17th centuries the exotic wood was the preferred material for furniture making, particularly on account of its strength and stability.

The famous Wishbone Chair, which is known for its sculptural wooden frame and woven seat, was one of the first models that Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen & Son in 1949. The chair, which has been produced at Carl Hansen & Son's factory on Funen, Denmark since 1950, comprises 14 parts, while its seat is woven by hand from 120 meters of paper cord. More than 70 years after it entered production, the Wishbone Chair is still celebrated as an international design icon on account of its clean lines, down-to-earth materials and the uncompromising craftsmanship which has helped to define Danish design.

Dimensions (in) Seat height 17.8", height 29.9", width 21.6", depth 20"

Materials Frame: FSC-certified mahogany (FSC C135991), water-based high-gloss lacquer

Seat: FSC-certified paper cord (FSC C135991)

Winning bidder is responsible for picking up the chair from the venue on Sunday, March 27 or paying shipping costs.