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Model 1788 - By Hans J. Wegner

Description

1788 Easy chair

Hans J. Wegner designed 1788 as a counterpart to the Spoke-back Sofa in 1974. With a construction in solid oak and replaceable cushions, the 1788 Chair is both visually elegant and extremely comfortable.

Upholstery:

Wood:

Leather Omni 301, Black

Black lacquered

Materials

Easy chair with frame of solid wood. Seat supported by jute webbing. Interchangeable seat and back cushions of HR foam, covered in fabric or leather and finished with buttons. Back cushion attached with leather straps. Available in fabric or leather.

Fabric (155)

Leather (25)

Wood (3)

Specifications

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Tests & Certifications

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Meet the designer

One of the most prolific Danish talents of his time, Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) designed roughly 500 chairs, many of which have become classics that are still in production today. Wegner is part of the “Golden Age’ of modern Danish design, known for his fascination with wood and for infusing functional designs with a poetic, playful edge. For Wegner, a chair isn’t just a piece of furniture, but a work of art made to support the human form.

Hans J. Wegner

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Spoke-Back Colleciton

Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner, both born in 1914, were both colleagues and friends, and the two Danish designers worked together on a number of exhibition projects. One of them was the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in 1945, where Mogensen and Wegner designed and presented “A Home For the Future”.

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Product impact

At Fredericia, we strive to continue our heritage of purposeful and sustainable design, creating modern originals that encourage human well-being wherever people live, work or relax.

Responsible forestry

The wood used for this furniture is traceable to the source with specific variants being FSC®-certified.

Circular by design

This furniture is designed with separate, interchangeable components which can be renewed, sorted and recycled, anywhere in the world, in case of unexpected damage.

Closeup image of the 1788 Easy chair by Hans J. Wegner

Solid wood

This furniture is made from solid wood that – if kept well – will get a beautiful patina. As needed, the surfaces can be sanded down and restored by skilled locals anywhere in the world.

Downloads

Here you can access and download all project files and assets.

Product sheet Strength test 2D DWG 3D DWG OBJ